1. Introduction>2. Metal cutting operations and terminology>3. Trends in metal cutting theory and practice>4. Cutting tool materials>5. Modelling and simulation of machining processes and operations>6. Orthogonal and oblique cutting mechanics>7. Chip formation and control>8. Cutting vibrations>9. Heat in metal cutting>10. Cutting fluids>11. Tribology in metal cutting>12. Tool wear and damage>13. Machinability of engineering materials>14. Machining economics and optimization>15. Advanced machining processes>16. Micro-machining>17. Nanomanufacturing/ nanotechnology>18. Sensor-assisted machining>19. Virtual/digital and Internet-based manufacturing>20. Surface integrity.
