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BOOK REVIEW
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Copyright 1990 by Marcel Dekker, Inc.
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BOOK REVIEW
BOOK REVIEW
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Repeatability, reproducibility, reliability and quality are the key factors for
increasing productivity. This can be achieved byautomation. An insight into the types
of automation, types of production, the economics of automation, the intrinsic
characteristics of Numerically Controlled (NC) machines and Flexible Manufacturing
Systems (FMS) form the basis of discussion in Chapter 11.
More practical and current topics relating to the subject of machining, namely,
Computer Aided Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design for machining and NonConventional machining form the basis of coverage of the last three chapters. In the
chapter on computer aided manufacturing, the authors do well to highlight the scope
of the computer and the essential steps involved in implementing the computer.
Concepts of numerical controlled (NC) programming with specific reference to
programming language and standards are also well explained. The importance of
design with particular emphasis on simplifying machining and the associated benefits
are also discussed. The salient features of a variety of non-conventional machining
techniques ranging from ultrasonic machining to plasma arc cutting and including
abrasive jet machining, water-jet cutting, chemical machining, electrochemical
machining, electrolytic grinding, laser beam machining and wire electric discharge
machining are explained.
Each chapter concludes with a brief exercise and a list of references related to
the topic, The attractive feature of the book is that the mathematics is at low level
and it can be used as an ideal text for a course in Machining Principles and
Fundamentals for senior undergraduate students and graduate students in the fields
of materials science and engineering, metallurgy and mechanical engineering. It
would serve as a valuable addition to any library.
T.S. Srivatsan
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-3903