Metal Cutting Theory and Practice

“This book covers the most important aspects about machining with grinding wheels and is an ideal handbook not only for beginners but also professionals in this area.”—Professor from Saint Louis University, Missouri, USA

David A. Stephenson is a technical specialist at Ford Powertrain Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in Livonia, Michigan. Earlier, Stephenson worked for several years at General Motors Research and General Motors Powertrain; he has also worked at Third Wave Systems, Inc., D3 Vibrations, Inc., the University of Michigan, and Fusion Coolant Systems. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and a Fellow of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). He has served as a journal technical editor for both societies, and served on the ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Division Executive Commitee from 2002 to 2007.

John S. Agapiou is a technical fellow at the Manufacturing Systems Research Lab at General Motors R&D Center, Warren, Michigan. He is also part time professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Wayne State University. His research focus involves developing and implementing world-class manufacturing, quality, and process validation strategies in the production and development of the automotive Powertrain. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering at the University of Louisville in 1980 and 1981, respectively, and his PhD from the University of Wisconsin in 1985.