Tarlochan Singh – författare

The reference text focuses on covering advanced manufacturing processes to fabricate microfluidic and micro-electromechanical system devices. It covers the fabrication of multiple hole arrays for interconnects, surface roughening of glass for microsystems packaging applications, and fabrication, and characterization of through-glass via for micro-electromechanical system packaging applications.This book:Presents an overview of subtractive technologies needed to process glass materials for micro-fluidic, and micro-electromechanical system applicationsDiscusses the latest developments in advanced machining techniques based on mechanical energy, chemical energy, plasma energy, and high-temperature methodsCovers post-processing techniques employed to facilitate the machined glass substrates for the micro-electromechanical system, micro-fluidic, and lab-on-chip applicationsExplains advanced techniques such as nonconventional machining processes, hybrid, and sequential machining methods to process glassIllustrates topics such as photoacoustic biosensing, cantilever beam temperature sensor, and parametric effect on machined micro-channelsIt is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, materials science, and engineering.

Advancements in Machining Processes Through Hybrid and Sequential Approaches is a multi-contributed book that details the most current research in machining techniques to manufacture complex structures in difficult-to-machine materials.This book begins with an introduction to advanced machining techniques and highlights their key areas of application. Subsequently, it explores in detail developments in the field, focusing on thermal, mechanical, and electrochemical energy-based hybrid and sequential approaches. It covers topics such as triplex energy-based hybrid machining processes, which include grinding-assisted electrochemical discharge machining and ultrasonic-assisted electrochemical discharge machining processes. It also delves into the sequential machining processes and the postprocessing of materials through advanced finishing techniques such as abrasive flow finishing, electropolishing, ultrasonic vibration assisted polishing, etc. With its focus on advanced machining techniques and their applications in mechanical, biomedical, automotive, and aerospace engineering, this book is sure to pique the interest of those seeking to expand their understanding and enhance their practice.This book is a must-read for professionals in the field of machining, offering a wealth of knowledge and insights that can inspire new approaches and solutions.