The surface integrity of machined metal components is critical to their in-service functionality,
longevity and overall performance. Surface defects induced by machining operations vary …

For many years, the machining community has dedicated significant efforts to investigate the
microscopic scale level phenomena during the material removal process. On one hand …

Bone grinding is an essential and vital procedure in most surgical operations. Currently, the
insufficient cooling capacity of dry grinding, poor visibility of drip irrigation surgery area, and …

The machining of hard tissues, such as cortical bone and cancellous bone in human bodies
and enamel and dentin in teeth, is an essential process in orthopaedics, neurosurgery and …

Bone drilling is a universal procedure in orthopaedics for fracture fixation, installing implants,
or reconstructive surgery. Surgical drills are subjected to wear caused by their repeated use …

Oscillating bone sawing produces periodic exchange of tool rake and flank faces with high
oscillating frequency, resulting in greater cutting forces with negative rake angles at small …

Micromachining repair of surface defects on KH 2 PO 4 (KDP) optics is an emerging
technique in the construction of Inertial Confinement Fusion facilities for obtaining clean …

In orthopaedic surgery, bone cutting may occur serious mechanical damage due to large
crack propagation, which impedes patient postoperative recovery. Ultrasonic vibration …

Bone cutting is a common and important procedure in surgery. As a type of orthopedic
instrument, ultrasonic orthopedic scalpels (UOSs) have been widely used due to their safety …

Efficient monitoring of bone milling conditions in orthopedic and neurosurgical surgery can
prevent tissue, bone, and tool damage, and reduce surgery time. Current researches are …