ASM Handbook, Volume 16

by Joseph R Davis

Published 1 January 1989
ASM Handbook, Volume 16: Machining is a complete guide to machining technologies, including fundamentals, detailed descriptions of specific machining and grinding processes, guidelines for proper selection of cutting tool materials and cutting fluids, and recommendations for improved machining productivity and efficiency.
Twenty-one articles summarize the process capabilities, machines, cutting parameters plus variables, and applications of traditional machining processes such as turning, drilling, and milling. In the non-traditional category, you'll find 18 articles on mechanical, electrical, thermal, and chemical material removal procedures that have been developed. They yield improved workpiece quality and high production efficiency in the machining of hard, tough materials with unusual finishing requirements, as well as complex-shaped parts that require processing well beyond conventional methods.
Contense include: Fundamentals of Machining Process, Cutting Tool Materials, Cutting Fluids, Traditional Machining Processes, Grinding/Honing/Lapping, Non-Traditional Machining Processes, High Productivity Machining, Machine Controls and Computer Applications in Machining, Machining of Specific Metals and Alloys.

Volume 6 is the most comprehensive reference book ever produced on the major joining technologies and their applications to engineered materials. With over 500 illustrations and 400 tables, this book includes practical advice on consumable selection and procedure development, as well as joining fundamentals.
Find the Answers in Four Major Sections:
  • Fundamentals of Joining--addresses fundamental principles including basic chemistry, physics, and metallurgical concepts.
  • Joining Processes--provides details on all major joining processes, including process parameters, advantages and limitations, applications, equipment, and health and safety.
  • Materials Selection for Joined Assemblies--describes how to optimize materials selection for particular applications.
  • Consumable Selection, Procedure Development, and Practice Considerations--serves as a guide to practices for joining specific materials, based on comprehensive, up-to-date information and data on all principal materials types and joining processes.

  • Additional topics include: joint evaluation and quality control, modelling of joining processes, underwater welding, space welding, cryogenic welding, joining of composites and plastics, intelligent automation for joining technology, corrosion of weldments, thermal spray coating, cutting processes, health and safety, and welding terms and definitions.
    Portions of this Volume have been updated in and are replaced by ASM Handbook, Volume 6A: Welding Fundamentals and Processes.