Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects. J. Paulo Davim received the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997, the M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering (materials and manufacturing processes) in 1991, the Mechanical Engineering degree (5 years) in 1986, from the University of Porto (FEUP), the Aggregate title (Full Habilitation) from the University of Coimbra in 2005 and the D.Sc. from London Metropolitan University in 2013. He is Eur Ing by FEANI-Brussels and Senior Chartered Engineer by the Portuguese Institution of Engineers with a MBA and Specialist title in Engineering and Industrial Management. Currently, he is Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanical Engineering with special emphasis in Machining & Tribology. He has also interest in Management & Industrial Engineering and Higher Education for Sustainability & Engineering Education. He has guided large numbers of postdoc, Ph.D. and masters students as well as coordinated & participated in several research projects. He has received several scientific awards. He has worked as evaluator of projects for international research agencies as well as examiner of Ph.D. thesis for many universities. He is the Editor in Chief of several international journals, Guest Editor of journals, books Editor, book Series Editor and Scientific Advisory for many international journals and conferences. Presently, he is an Editorial Board member of 25 international journals and acts as reviewer for more than 80 prestigious Web of Science journals. In addition, he has also published as editor (and co-editor) more than 100 books and as author (and co-author) more than 10 books, 80 book chapters and 400 articles in journals and conferences (more than 200 articles in journals indexed in Web of Science core collection/h-index 45+/6000+ citations and SCOPUS/h-index 52+/8000+ citations).

• List of figures and tablesList of abbreviationsPrefaceAbout the contributorsChapter 1: Analysis of acoustic emission signal evolution for monitoring diamond-coated tool delamination wear in machiningAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Experimental set-up and methods1.3 Results and discussion1.4 ConclusionsChapter 2: High-performance machining of austenitic stainless steelsAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Properties of austenitic stainless steels2.3 Machining study of austenitic stainless steels at high performance conditions2.4 ConclusionsChapter 3: Forces monitoring in shape grinding of complex partsAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Generality of screw rotors3.3 Workpiece holder3.4 Experimental tests3.5 Results and discussion3.6 ConclusionsAcknowledgementsChapter 4: Optimization of minimum quantity lubrication in grinding with CBN wheelsAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Literature review4.3 Wheel cleaning4.4 ConclusionsChapter 5: Electrical discharge machining: study on machining characteristics of WC/Co compositesAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Principles of the EDM process5.3 Machining experiments5.4 Response surface modelling using Box–Behnken design5.5 Response surface model for MRR and surface roughness5.6 Results and discussion5.7 SummaryAcknowledgementsChapter 6: Conventional and unconventional hole making in metal matrix compositesAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Development of the secondary processes for MMCs: ‘need of the hour’6.3 Classification of MMCs based on the matrix material6.4 Fabrication processes for MMCs6.5 Conventional and unconventional machining processes6.6 Conventional secondary processing of MMCs6.7 Hole making in MMCs6.8 Unconventional machining of MMCsChapter 7: A laboratory machine for micro electrochemical machiningAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Development of the laboratory machine7.3 Experimental work plan7.4 Results and discussion7.5 ConclusionsChapter 8: Cam-driven electromagnetic mechanical testing machineAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Design and fabrication of the testing machine8.3 Experimental workplan8.4 Results and discussion8.5 ConclusionsAcknowledgmentIndex

Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects. J. Paulo Davim received the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997, the M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering (materials and manufacturing processes) in 1991, the Mechanical Engineering degree (5 years) in 1986, from the University of Porto (FEUP), the Aggregate title (Full Habilitation) from the University of Coimbra in 2005 and the D.Sc. from London Metropolitan University in 2013. He is Eur Ing by FEANI-Brussels and Senior Chartered Engineer by the Portuguese Institution of Engineers with a MBA and Specialist title in Engineering and Industrial Management. Currently, he is Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanical Engineering with special emphasis in Machining & Tribology. He has also interest in Management & Industrial Engineering and Higher Education for Sustainability & Engineering Education. He has guided large numbers of postdoc, Ph.D. and masters students as well as coordinated & participated in several research projects. He has received several scientific awards. He has worked as evaluator of projects for international research agencies as well as examiner of Ph.D. thesis for many universities. He is the Editor in Chief of several international journals, Guest Editor of journals, books Editor, book Series Editor and Scientific Advisory for many international journals and conferences. Presently, he is an Editorial Board member of 25 international journals and acts as reviewer for more than 80 prestigious Web of Science journals. In addition, he has also published as editor (and co-editor) more than 100 books and as author (and co-author) more than 10 books, 80 book chapters and 400 articles in journals and conferences (more than 200 articles in journals indexed in Web of Science core collection/h-index 45+/6000+ citations and SCOPUS/h-index 52+/8000+ citations).

• List of figures and tablesList of abbreviationsPrefaceAbout the contributorsChapter 1: Analysis of acoustic emission signal evolution for monitoring diamond-coated tool delamination wear in machiningAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Experimental set-up and methods1.3 Results and discussion1.4 ConclusionsChapter 2: High-performance machining of austenitic stainless steelsAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Properties of austenitic stainless steels2.3 Machining study of austenitic stainless steels at high performance conditions2.4 ConclusionsChapter 3: Forces monitoring in shape grinding of complex partsAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Generality of screw rotors3.3 Workpiece holder3.4 Experimental tests3.5 Results and discussion3.6 ConclusionsAcknowledgementsChapter 4: Optimization of minimum quantity lubrication in grinding with CBN wheelsAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Literature review4.3 Wheel cleaning4.4 ConclusionsChapter 5: Electrical discharge machining: study on machining characteristics of WC/Co compositesAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Principles of the EDM process5.3 Machining experiments5.4 Response surface modelling using Box–Behnken design5.5 Response surface model for MRR and surface roughness5.6 Results and discussion5.7 SummaryAcknowledgementsChapter 6: Conventional and unconventional hole making in metal matrix compositesAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Development of the secondary processes for MMCs: ‘need of the hour’6.3 Classification of MMCs based on the matrix material6.4 Fabrication processes for MMCs6.5 Conventional and unconventional machining processes6.6 Conventional secondary processing of MMCs6.7 Hole making in MMCs6.8 Unconventional machining of MMCsChapter 7: A laboratory machine for micro electrochemical machiningAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Development of the laboratory machine7.3 Experimental work plan7.4 Results and discussion7.5 ConclusionsChapter 8: Cam-driven electromagnetic mechanical testing machineAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Design and fabrication of the testing machine8.3 Experimental workplan8.4 Results and discussion8.5 ConclusionsAcknowledgmentIndex

Prof. (Dr.) J. Paulo Davim is a Full Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in Mechanical, Materials, and Industrial Engineering. He holds multiple distinguished academic titles, including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a DSc from London Metropolitan University. He has published over 300 books and 600 articles, with more than 36,500 citations. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University and holds leadership positions in numerous international journals, conferences, and research projects. J. Paulo Davim received the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997, the M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering (materials and manufacturing processes) in 1991, the Mechanical Engineering degree (5 years) in 1986, from the University of Porto (FEUP), the Aggregate title (Full Habilitation) from the University of Coimbra in 2005 and the D.Sc. from London Metropolitan University in 2013. He is Eur Ing by FEANI-Brussels and Senior Chartered Engineer by the Portuguese Institution of Engineers with a MBA and Specialist title in Engineering and Industrial Management. Currently, he is Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro, Portugal. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanical Engineering with special emphasis in Machining & Tribology. He has also interest in Management & Industrial Engineering and Higher Education for Sustainability & Engineering Education. He has guided large numbers of postdoc, Ph.D. and masters students as well as coordinated & participated in several research projects. He has received several scientific awards. He has worked as evaluator of projects for international research agencies as well as examiner of Ph.D. thesis for many universities. He is the Editor in Chief of several international journals, Guest Editor of journals, books Editor, book Series Editor and Scientific Advisory for many international journals and conferences. Presently, he is an Editorial Board member of 25 international journals and acts as reviewer for more than 80 prestigious Web of Science journals. In addition, he has also published as editor (and co-editor) more than 100 books and as author (and co-author) more than 10 books, 80 book chapters and 400 articles in journals and conferences (more than 200 articles in journals indexed in Web of Science core collection/h-index 45+/6000+ citations and SCOPUS/h-index 52+/8000+ citations).

• List of figures and tablesList of abbreviationsPrefaceAbout the contributorsChapter 1: Analysis of acoustic emission signal evolution for monitoring diamond-coated tool delamination wear in machiningAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Experimental set-up and methods1.3 Results and discussion1.4 ConclusionsChapter 2: High-performance machining of austenitic stainless steelsAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Properties of austenitic stainless steels2.3 Machining study of austenitic stainless steels at high performance conditions2.4 ConclusionsChapter 3: Forces monitoring in shape grinding of complex partsAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Generality of screw rotors3.3 Workpiece holder3.4 Experimental tests3.5 Results and discussion3.6 ConclusionsAcknowledgementsChapter 4: Optimization of minimum quantity lubrication in grinding with CBN wheelsAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Literature review4.3 Wheel cleaning4.4 ConclusionsChapter 5: Electrical discharge machining: study on machining characteristics of WC/Co compositesAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Principles of the EDM process5.3 Machining experiments5.4 Response surface modelling using Box–Behnken design5.5 Response surface model for MRR and surface roughness5.6 Results and discussion5.7 SummaryAcknowledgementsChapter 6: Conventional and unconventional hole making in metal matrix compositesAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Development of the secondary processes for MMCs: ‘need of the hour’6.3 Classification of MMCs based on the matrix material6.4 Fabrication processes for MMCs6.5 Conventional and unconventional machining processes6.6 Conventional secondary processing of MMCs6.7 Hole making in MMCs6.8 Unconventional machining of MMCsChapter 7: A laboratory machine for micro electrochemical machiningAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Development of the laboratory machine7.3 Experimental work plan7.4 Results and discussion7.5 ConclusionsChapter 8: Cam-driven electromagnetic mechanical testing machineAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Design and fabrication of the testing machine8.3 Experimental workplan8.4 Results and discussion8.5 ConclusionsAcknowledgmentIndex