Abstract: This manuscript presents a brief description of fundamental research in Japan in the field of machinability.

Abstract: Instead of the conventional theory of the mechanics of metal cutting based on a process of shear confined to a single shear plane, the concept of flow region, a fairly large transitional ...

Abstract: A method of multiobjective design optimization is presented in order to evaluate conflicting objectives in designing machine-tool spindles. A Pareto optimum set which shows a trade-off relationship ...