Preface -- 1.Flank milling of complex surfaces -- 2.5-axis flank milling of sculptured surfaces -- 3. High performance five axis milling of complex sculptured surfaces -- 4. Milling tool-paths generation in adequacy with machining equipment capabilities and behaviour -- 5. Intelligent optimisation of 3-axis sculptured surface machining on existing CAM systems -- 6. Process planning for 5-axis milling of sculptured surfaces based on cutter´s accessibility analysis -- 7. Manufacturing of sculptured surfaces using EDM and ECM processes -- References -- Index.

The machining of complex sculptured surfaces is a global technological topic in modern manufacturing with relevance in both industrialized and emerging in countries particularly within the moulds and dies sector whose applications include highly technological industries such as the automotive and aircraft industry. Machining of Complex Sculptured Surfaces considers new approaches to the manufacture of moulds and dies within these industries. The traditional technology employed in the manufacture of moulds and dies combined conventional milling and electro-discharge machining (EDM) but this has been replaced with  high-speed milling (HSM) which has been applied in roughing, semi-finishing and finishing of moulds and dies with great success. Machining of Complex Sculptured Surfaces provides recent information on machining of complex sculptured surfaces including modern CAM systems and process planning for three and five axis machining as well as explanations of the advantages of HSM over traditional methods ranging from work piece precision and roughness to manual polishing following machining operations. Whilst primarily intended for engineering students and post graduates (particularly in the fields of mechanical, manufacturing or materials), Machining of Complex Sculptured Surfaces provides clear instructions on modern manufacturing; serving as a practical resource for all academics, researchers, engineers and industry professionals with interest in the machining of complex sculptured surfaces.