This book, a review of the latest trends in the area of synthesis, properties research, treatment and applications of cermets, contains articles published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. in the last few years. The edition will be helpful and interesting to a broad audience of materials science and machinery specialists.

Precision Machining VII

Edited by: János Kundrák and Zsolt Maros

Online since: October 2013

Description: This collection of papers provides the most up-to-date information available for researchers and engineers who are interested in any aspect of the field of precision machining. The book includes papers from fields of precision machining and processes as well as related topics such as tools, methods, quality assurance and logistics. The major goal is to search for methods for providing increased endurance and reliability of products at reduced production and assembly cost.
Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The contents are presented under the headings of:
I. Cutting Tools;
II. Machining Processes;
III. Hard Machining;
IV. Abrasive Machining;
V. Non-conventional Machining;
VI. Analysis of Surfaces; Machininf Accuracy; VIII. Process Modelling and Simulation;
IX. Production Processes

Precision Machining VI

Edited by: Michael N. Morgan, Andrew Shaw and Otar Mgaloblishvili

Online since: December 2011

Description: The main aim of this collection of peer-reviewed papers is to promote the topics of precision manufacturing and machining practice, together with manufacturing research and education.
Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The 44 papers are divided into chapters covering: machining, grinding processes, cutting-tool technology, coatings, rotor design and vibratory mass finishing, cutting, precision surfaces, simulation and drilling. It offers a succinct guide to these fields.

Progress of Machining Technology

Edited by: Fan Rui, Qiao Lihong, Chen Huawei, Ochi Akio, Usuki Hiroshi and Sekiya Katsuhiko

Online since: February 2009

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
This special volume focuses on the current progress and trends in machining technologies. The objective was to harness and exchange experience, knowledge, new ideas and information concerning the latest developments in research pertaining to a wide range of subjects such as machining of novel, difficult-to-cut and free-machining materials, new tool materials and new abrasive tools, precision, micro and nano-machining, abrasive machining, high-speed machining, unconventional machining, new machine tools and tooling technology, and monitoring of the machining process.