The study of nonlinear dynamical phenomena in materials processing has produced new ideas that have tremendous potential to help increase manufacturing production speed and improve product quality. This unique volume provides an introduction to these powerful phenomena and offers fresh methods for the diagnosis and control of nonlinear dynamics in manufacturing processing. Bringing readers the latest developments from the frontier of nonlinear dynamics and materials processing, this book is a vital asset to researchers in many fields, including materials engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and manufacturing processes.