"This book treats the scientific principles of metal cutting and their practical application to solving problems encountered in manufacturing. The subjects of mathematics, physics, computers, software, and instrumentation are discussed as integration tools in analyzing or designing machine tools and manufacturing processes.".

"Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as practicing engineers, will find this book a clear and thorough way to learn the engineering principles of metal cutting mechanics, machine tool vibrations, CNC system design, sensor-assisted machining, and CAD/CAM technology."--BOOK JACKET.