| Aunique behavior is on display in hard turning. The process demonstrates high flexibility and an ability to fabricate the geometry of a complex workpiece in a set. It makes a variety of precision components with substantial potential benefits. Many studies have shown aspects and problems that have to be understood and dealt with if the process is to improve. The main factors affecting the reliability of hard turning are surface integrity and tool wear. The prediction of surface roughness, cutting force, and tool life in machining is a challenging task but necessary for proper optimization of the process. This article presents a brief review of the techniques of modeling and optimization that have significant influence in hard turning. |
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