Abstract:
...In essence, the ability to remove material in a controlled, predictable,
and efficient manner is not merely a manufacturing process; it is
arguably the foundational process upon which almost all other
advanced manufacturing relies. It is the silent, ubiquitous artisan,
shaping the raw materials of our world into the intricate, functional
components that power, transport, heal, and connect us. Yet, for all its
pervasive influence, the scientific journey of understanding how this
happens, that is, the very theory of metal cutting and chip formation
often remains an unsung narrative. This, my friends, is the paradox
we begin to explore today...
