Chapter 2 is dedicated to the analysis of orthogonal cutting experiments using diamond-coated tools with force and temperature measurements. Finally, chapter 7 is dedicated to flexible integration of shape and functional modelling of machine tool spindles in a design framework.

Preface.- Polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tool material: emerging applications, problems, and possible solutions.- Analysis of Orthogonal Cutting Experiments Using Diamond-Coated Tools with Force and Temperature Measurements.- Estimation of cutting forces and tool wear using modified mechanistic models in high performance turning.- Cutting Under Gas Shields: Phenomenological Concepts versus Industrial Applications.- Machinability of magnesium and its alloys- A review.- Grinding Science.- Flexible integration of shape and functional modelling of machine tool spindles in a design/optimisation framework.- Index.

This book collects several examples of research in machining processes. Chapter 1 provides information on polycrystalline diamond tool material and its emerging applications. Chapter 2 is dedicated to the analysis of orthogonal cutting experiments using diamond-coated tools with force and temperature measurements. Chapter 3 describes the estimation of cutting forces and tool wear using modified mechanistic models in high performance turning. Chapter 4 contains information on cutting under gas shields for industrial applications. Chapter 5 is dedicated to the machinability of magnesium and its alloys. Chapter 6 provides information on grinding science. Finally, chapter 7 is dedicated to flexible integration of shape and functional modelling of machine tool spindles in a design framework.