The Science and Engineering of Cutting. The Mechanics and Processes of Separating, Scratching and Puncturing Biomaterials, Metals and Non-metals. Edition No. 2

Authors

Kai Cheng Chair Professor in Manufacturing Systems and Head of Advanced Manufacturing & Enterprise Engineering (AMEE) Department at Brunel University.. Kai Cheng was appointed Chair Professor in Manufacturing Systems and Head of Advanced Manufacturing & Enterprise Engineering (AMEE) Department at Brunel University. His current research focuses on design of high precision machines, ultraprecision and micro-cutting, smart tooling and smart machining, and sustainable manufacturing systems. He is currently leading the Ultraprecision and Micro/Nano Manufacturing Theme at Brunel University and working on a number of projects funded by the EPSRC, NATEP Program, RAEng, Innovative UK program, EU Horizon 2020 Programs, and industry. Tony Atkins Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Head of Department, University of Reading, UK. Dr. Atkins was Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Reading and Visiting Professor at Imperial College, London. He taught and researched in the general field of large deformation flow and fracture of all sorts of materials, including biomaterials. He was a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and of the Institute of Materials 3. He sat on various professional institution committees, editorial boards of journals and book series, and has been an advisor on NATO's Science for Peace Programme.