Micro- and nanomachining

Abstract

Advances in miniaturization have led to the understanding and development of small-scale components that require advanced machining techniques in order to achieve the tolerances and feature sizes required at the micro- and nanoscales. The chapter focuses on general machining effects, size effects, nanomachining processes, and a comparison between micro- and nanomachining. An explanation of how size effects at the microscale affect the removal of material and its implication on shaping material at ever-diminishing scales is provided.