King and Schickli
Method of predicting optimum machining conditions
 A computer implemented method for achieving optimum selection of machining parameters and tool inserts for finish turning operations is provided. The computer implemented method allows for the simultaneous consideration of the various machining performance criteria which are highly interactive and need to be taken into consideration when defining optimum cutting conditions or selecting optimum tool inserts for particular cutting conditions. The computer implemented method broadly includes the steps of (1) developing a process model for interrelating performance variables and process parameters for finish turning operations; (2) selecting one of the performance variables for optimization while maintaining the remaining performance variables and process parameters as constraints on the optimization process; and (3) applying non-linear programming techniques to the process model in order that optimum cutting conditions may be determined for a given tool insert or an optimum tool insert may be selected for given machining performance requirements. 
The University of Kentucky Research Foundation
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Y02P G05B
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Zhongjie John P. Ibrahim S. Seog S.
Da Sadler Jawahir Lee