Simulation of Abrasive Machining Using Molecular Dynamics

The development of ultra–precision processes which can achieve
excellent surface finish and tolerance at nanometre level is now a
critical requirement for many applications in medical, electronics
and energy industry. Presently, it is very difficult to observe the
diverse microscopic physical phenomena occurring in nanometric
machining through experiments. The use of Molecular Dynamics
(MD) simulation has proved to be an effective tool for the
prediction and the analysis of these processes at the nanometre
scale. The complexity and the cost of experimental investigation
have made this approach even more suitable as simulation results
sometimes point interesting directions for experimentation.