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This comprehensive reference text discusses the concepts of the magnetic field assisted finishing processes that range from working principles, material removal mechanisms, process parameters and equipment involved, to the industry-specific applications.The book discusses various aspects of surface finishing, including types of material to be finished, types of finishing abrasives and their characteristics for material compatibility, that are different from process-specific details. It covers important concepts, including magnetic abrasive finishing (MAF), magnetorheological finishing (MRF) and magnetorheological abrasive flow finishing (MRAFF).FeaturesDiscusses a wide range of magnetic field assisted finishing processes in a comprehensive mannerCovers different process parameters by considering their effects on the finishing outputProvides process limitations to achieve optimal yieldOffers numerical explanations for better selection of process parametersDiscusses automation of processes with state-of-the-art technologiesThis book is aimed at graduate students and professionals in the fields of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, production engineering, manufacturing and industrial engineering.

This comprehensive reference text discusses the concepts of the magnetic field assisted finishing processes that range from working principles, material removal mechanisms, process parameters and equipment involved, to the industry-specific applications.The book discusses various aspects of surface finishing, including types of material to be finished, types of finishing abrasives and their characteristics for material compatibility, that are different from process-specific details. It covers important concepts, including magnetic abrasive finishing (MAF), magnetorheological finishing (MRF) and magnetorheological abrasive flow finishing (MRAFF).FeaturesDiscusses a wide range of magnetic field assisted finishing processes in a comprehensive mannerCovers different process parameters by considering their effects on the finishing outputProvides process limitations to achieve optimal yieldOffers numerical explanations for better selection of process parametersDiscusses automation of processes with state-of-the-art technologiesThis book is aimed at graduate students and professionals in the fields of mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, production engineering, manufacturing and industrial engineering.

This text defines and covers different themes of post-processing techniques based on mechanical, chemical/electrochemical, and thermal energy. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate and graduate students in diverse engineering fields including manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, and mechanical. This book: covers the fundamentals and advancements in the post-processing techniques for additive manufacturing; explores methods/techniques for post-processing different types of materials used in additive manufacturing processes; gives insight into the process selection criteria for post-processing of additive manufactured products made from different types of materials; discusses hybrid processes used for post-processing of additive manufacturing parts; and highlights post-processing techniques for properties enhancement. The primary aim of the book is to give the readers a well-informed layout of the different post-processing techniques that range from employing mechanical energy to chemical, electrochemical, and thermal energy to perform the intended task.

This text defines and covers different themes of post-processing techniques based on mechanical, chemical/electrochemical, and thermal energy. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate and graduate students in diverse engineering fields including manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, and mechanical. This book: covers the fundamentals and advancements in the post-processing techniques for additive manufacturing; explores methods/techniques for post-processing different types of materials used in additive manufacturing processes; gives insight into the process selection criteria for post-processing of additive manufactured products made from different types of materials; discusses hybrid processes used for post-processing of additive manufacturing parts; and highlights post-processing techniques for properties enhancement. The primary aim of the book is to give the readers a well-informed layout of the different post-processing techniques that range from employing mechanical energy to chemical, electrochemical, and thermal energy to perform the intended task.

The text focuses on discussing the solid-state deformation behavior of materials in additive manufacturing processes. It highlights the process optimization and bonding of different layers during layer-by-layer deposition of different materials in Solid-State. It covers the design, process, and advancement of solid-state additive manufacturing methods.Covers the fundamentals of materials processing, including the stress–strain–temperature correlation in solid-state processing and manufacturingDiscusses solid-state additive manufacturing methods, and optimization strategies for the fabrication of additive manufacturing productsShowcases the mechanisms associated with improvement in mechanical properties of Solid-State additive manufacturing productsProvides a comprehensive discussion on microstructural stability and homogeneity in mechanical propertiesPresents hybrid solid-state process for fabrication of multilayer components and composite materialsProvides a detailed review of laser-based post-processing techniquesThe text focuses on the Solid-State additive manufacturing techniques for the fabrication of industrially relevant products. It gives in-depth information on the fundamental aspects, hybridization of the processes, fabrication of different materials, improvement in product performance, and Internet of Things enabled manufacturing. The text covers crucial topics, including hybrid Solid-State additive manufacturing, cold spray additive manufacturing, online defect detection of products, and post-processing of additively manufactured components. These subjects are significant in advancing additive manufacturing technology and ensuring the quality and efficiency of the produced components. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate and graduate students, and researchers in fields such as mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, and production engineering.

This book details nanofinishing techniques employed for finishing of industrial applications in a comprehensive manner. It provides an introduction into nanofinishing requirements and basic nanofinishing techniques and their variants and details the latest developments, research and innovation, and advancements. It includes topics ranging from working principles, material removal mechanisms, force analysis, and mathematics involved in industry-specific applications, salient features, comparative study, and automation and optimization in nanofinishing technologies.This book:Explains cutting-edge nanofinishing technologies comprehensively,Discusses numerical explanations for better selection of process parameters and their modelling and optimization,Provides application-oriented aspects of nanofinishing processes,Explains processes considering Industry 4.0 capabilities and green manufacturing,Focuses on applications with good relevance to industry and coverage of case studies.This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in manufacturing and process engineering, and the die and mould industries.

The text focuses on discussing the solid-state deformation behavior of materials in additive manufacturing processes. It highlights the process optimization and bonding of different layers during layer-by-layer deposition of different materials in Solid-State. It covers the design, process, and advancement of solid-state additive manufacturing methods.Covers the fundamentals of materials processing, including the stress–strain–temperature correlation in solid-state processing and manufacturingDiscusses solid-state additive manufacturing methods, and optimization strategies for the fabrication of additive manufacturing productsShowcases the mechanisms associated with improvement in mechanical properties of Solid-State additive manufacturing productsProvides a comprehensive discussion on microstructural stability and homogeneity in mechanical propertiesPresents hybrid solid-state process for fabrication of multilayer components and composite materialsProvides a detailed review of laser-based post-processing techniquesThe text focuses on the Solid-State additive manufacturing techniques for the fabrication of industrially relevant products. It gives in-depth information on the fundamental aspects, hybridization of the processes, fabrication of different materials, improvement in product performance, and Internet of Things enabled manufacturing. The text covers crucial topics, including hybrid Solid-State additive manufacturing, cold spray additive manufacturing, online defect detection of products, and post-processing of additively manufactured components. These subjects are significant in advancing additive manufacturing technology and ensuring the quality and efficiency of the produced components. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate and graduate students, and researchers in fields such as mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, and production engineering.

This book details nanofinishing techniques employed for finishing of industrial applications in a comprehensive manner. It provides an introduction into nanofinishing requirements and basic nanofinishing techniques and their variants and details the latest developments, research and innovation, and advancements. It includes topics ranging from working principles, material removal mechanisms, force analysis, and mathematics involved in industry-specific applications, salient features, comparative study, and automation and optimization in nanofinishing technologies.This book:Explains cutting-edge nanofinishing technologies comprehensively,Discusses numerical explanations for better selection of process parameters and their modelling and optimization,Provides application-oriented aspects of nanofinishing processes,Explains processes considering Industry 4.0 capabilities and green manufacturing,Focuses on applications with good relevance to industry and coverage of case studies.This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in manufacturing and process engineering, and the die and mould industries.