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Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

Edmund Isakov, Ph.D., is a consultant, writer and frequent CTE contributor. He is the author of the books “Mechanical Properties of Work Materials” (Modern Machine Shop Publications, 2000); “Engineering Formulas for Metalcutting” (Industrial Press, 2004); “Cutting Data for Turning of Steel” (Industrial Press, 2009); the CD-ROM “International System of Units (SI)” (Industrial Press, 2012); and the software “Advanced Metalcutting Calculators” (Industrial Press, 2005). For more information, call (561) 369-4063 or visit www.edmundisakovphd.com. Click to view all articles written by Edmund Isakov, PH.D.

Published content

Article June 15, 2009 Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

Tackling Titanium

Maximizing productivity and calculating required machining power when facemilling titanium alloys.

Article March 15, 2009 Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

Tools With Abrasive Personalities

Machining polymetric composite materials with single-layer diamond abrasive tools.

Article January 15, 2009 Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

Face Off: Turning Performance

Keys to maximizing productivity when facemilling steel.

Article May 1, 2008 Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

Cast Contents: General Industry Coverage

Choosing the right cast aluminum and aluminum alloys from among the hundreds of different grades and the many tempers in each grade requires understanding of the materials' designation system to know their compositions, tempers and properties.

Article March 1, 2008 Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

Hard Tools for a Fine Finish

Superhard finishing tools may benefit machined parts via finer surface finishes, greater wear resistance and harder, stronger microstructures. Also, some of the tools can last longer than their conventional counterparts.

Article January 1, 2008 Edmund Isakov, Ph.D.

Composition Matters: General Industry Coverage

Knowing the aluminum alloy grades allows shops to maximize productivity.