Advanced Ceramic Tools for Machining Application - II (Key Engineering Materials) (v. 2)

With the rapid progress of ceramic science in recent years, advanced ceramic tools with superior mechanical properties have been developed for improved productivity, lower production costs and better workpiece quality. An introduction to the history, evolution, material properties, wear and fracture, processing technologies and performance of various advanced ceramic tools was covered in "Advanced Ceramic Tools for Machining Application: I". The current volume covers these aspects in specialized topics with greater depth. Each chapter has been prepared by a qualified authority in the field and was fully refereed. This book should be useful as a reference for all those working in the field.