Abstract

The purpose of this study is to obtain the optimum conditions to form high precision finished surface of carbon fibrous composites and glass-like carbon. The accuracy of finished surface and tool failure are investigated. The states of diamond tools have singular wears which are different from usual abrasive wear owing to isotolopy of carbon. As the surface textures, in the case of composite surface textures of finished surface are different in matrix, reinforcing material itself and boundary. In the case of glass-like carbon, surface textures depend on the sharpness of cutting edge.

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