ABSTRACT
Machining is one of the most important manufacturing processes. Aluminum and its alloys play a critical role in component manufacture. This article will provide the reader with a current overview of machining practices which will include: aluminum alloy classification, machining performance measures such as cutting forces, tool life, chip forming and breakability, cutting tool design, and area that provide continuing process challenges such as high-speed machining, dry machining and machining of aluminum metal matrix composites.
