Edge trimming of graphite/epoxy with diamond abrasive cutters

Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME

Volumn 121, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 647-655

  Colligan, K ^a   Ramulu, M ^b  

^a BOEING COMPANY   (United States)

^b University of Washington   (United States)

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EID: 0042275447     PISSN: 10871357     EISSN: 15288935     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1115/1.2833089     Document Type: Article

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