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Comprehensive reference on state-of-the-art aerospace materials, reviewing the latest developments in the field and providing guidance on machining challenges

Grinding of Single-Crystal Superalloys provides a comprehensive understanding of grinding technology for single-crystal nickel-based superalloys. It explores and analyzes grinding mechanisms and characteristics using both theoretical and simulation approaches. Grinding behavior in conventional and micro grinding processes are evaluated and compared.

The book assesses the surface integrity of single-crystal nickel-based superalloys under different grinding conditions. Simulation and theoretical models for predicting temperature and residual stresses in profile grinding, facilitating optimization, and control are summarized and validated.

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Grinding of Single-Crystal Superalloys is an essential reference for industry professionals and researchers seeking to understand the machining theory and practice of this important type of material, especially in the field of aerospace components manufacturing.

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