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James B. Mann

Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Established · publishing since 1994
Advanced Surface Polishing TechniquesAdvanced machining processes and optimizationAdvanced Machining and Optimization TechniquesMicrostructure and mechanical propertiesMetallurgy and Material Forming

Publications

71

Citations

992

Est. group size

~7

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

32

Publishing since 1994

Research summary
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James B. Mann works in manufacturing engineering, focusing on the mechanics of metal cutting and machining processes. His research examines how materials deform and fracture during cutting (chip formation), and explores techniques like modulation-assisted machining and chemical additives to improve drilling and cutting of difficult ('gummy') metals such as aluminum alloys. This work aims to improve efficiency, tool life, and surface quality in manufacturing.

Metal cutting and chip formation mechanicsModulation-assisted machining and drillingMachining of difficult-to-cut ('gummy') metalsSurface texturing and tribology (friction/wear)Manufacturing process optimization

Publication output has remained fairly steady over the last decade, with a peak around 2021-2022 and a modest decline in more recent years.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 3.6/year recently
2017: 5 publications172018: 4 publications182019: 6 publications192020: 3 publications202021: 6 publications212022: 7 publications7222023: 4 publications232024: 4 publications242025: 3 publications2526
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering×5
  • CIRP Annals×3
  • ˜The œminerals, metals & materials series×3
  • International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture×2
  • Advanced Materials Technologies×2
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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