Advances in Production Engineering

This volume focuses on the fundamentals of additive manufacturing and its components, explains why and what we do, outlines what is crucial to the user, offers details on important applications such as in the aerospace, automotive, or medical areas, and the difficult certification process. This book explores the advancements in additive manufacturing which produces solid, free-form, nearly net-shaped objects. This refers to items that are easy to use, out-of-the-box, and not bound by the design constraints of modern manufacturing techniques. AM expands the definition of 3D printing to encompass a variety of procedures that begin with a three-dimensional computer model, incorporate an AM production procedure, and result in a useful product. The AM process can be confusing due to the rapid rise of competing techniques for fabricating 3D parts. This volume provides a thorough review of the basic components and procedures involved in additive manufacturing. It outlines a road map for where to begin, what to study, how everything goes together, and how AM might enable ideas outside traditional processing to realize those ideas in AM. Furthermore, this book investigates the benefits of AM including affordable access to 3D solid modeling software. With this software, learning is achieved without having to invest in costly industrial equipment. AM encompasses a variety of techniques, including those that use high-intensity beams to fuse powder or wire, and hybrid techniques that combine additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques. AM-related processes have developed at breakneck speed, giving rise to a deluge of acronyms and terminology, not to mention the emergence, acquisition, and demise of new businesses. By combining ideas and aspirations, better methods will be revealed that result in useful products that will serve and contribute to a lasting future. Although expensive commercial additive manufacturing equipment can cost hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars, a lack of access to equipment does not preclude the study of the technology. 3D printing services will undoubtedly become more reasonable for small- and medium-sized organizations as their prices decline. Hybrid 3D plastic printing technologies and low-cost hobbyist 3D weld deposition systems are already in development which will make the best 3D printers accessible and affordable. This book will assist the reader in determining what is required to begin, which software, supplies, and procedures best suit, and where to obtain additional information. Audience The book will be used by engineers and R&D researchers involved in advanced additive manufacturing technology, postgraduate students in various disciplines such as mechanical, manufacturing, biomedical, and industrial engineering, etc. It will also serve as a reference manual for manufacturing and materials engineers involved in additive manufacturing and product development.

The book is essential for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of advanced composite materials and their intricate behaviors, offering comprehensive insights into the mechanics, design, and innovative applications of functional composites in today's engineering landscape. Understanding the complicated vibration behavior of composite beams, plates, shells, curved membranes, rings, and other complex structures is crucial for modern-day engineering. Functional Composites: Role in Modern Engineering addresses current progress in the mechanics and design of functional composites and structures. It covers the characterization of properties, analyses, and design of various advanced composite material systems with an emphasis on coupled mechanical and non-mechanical behaviors. The book comprehensively covers analyses of functional materials related to piezoelectric and magnetostrictive nanocomposites, as well as the design of active fiber composites. Techniques and challenges in producing functional composites and identifying their coupled properties are also discussed. The book culminates in a discussion on more advanced uses of functional composites and how these smart structures can be analyzed on a larger scale. The book's comprehensive coverage of the innovative potential of these composites makes it an essential resource for industry professionals and students alike. Readers will find that the book: • Explores technologies for improvement in advanced processes and the application of functional composites; • Introduces both recently developed and emerging functional composites; • Provides comprehensive insight into concepts such as the successful fabrication of multipurpose functional composites, sustainability of functional composites, and future scopes and challenges of functional composites; • Serves as a valuable reference for students and researchers working with functional composites. Audience Materials scientists, mechanical, manufacturing, biomedical, and industrial engineers in industry and academia, as well as students, who are working with functional composites.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals, principles, and latest innovations in advanced machine and micromachining processes. Businesses are continually seeking innovative advanced machining and micromachining techniques that optimize efficiency while reducing environmental harm. This growing competitive pressure has spurred the development of sophisticated design and production concepts. Modern machining and micromachining methods have evolved to accommodate the use of newer materials across diverse applications, while ensuring precise machining accuracy. The primary aim of this book is to explore and analyze various approaches in modern machining and micromachining processes, with a focus on their effectiveness and application in successful product development. Consequently, the book emphasizes an industrial engineering perspective. This book covers a range of advanced machining and micromachining processes that can be utilized by the manufacturing industry to enhance productivity and contribute to socioeconomic development. Additionally, it highlights ongoing research projects in the field and provides insights into the latest advancements in advanced machining and micromachining techniques. The 31 chapters in the book cover the following subjects: abrasive jet machining; water jet machining; principles of electro discharge machining; wire-electro discharge machining; laser beam machining; plasma arc machining; ion beam machining; electrochemical machining; ultrasonic machining; electron beam machining; electrochemical grinding; photochemical machining process; abrasive-assisted micromachining; abrasive water jet micromachining; electro discharge machining; electrochemical micromachining; ultrasonic micromachining; laser surface modification techniques; ion beam processes; glass workpiece micromachining using electrochemical discharge machining; abrasive water jet machining; ultrasonic vibration-assisted micromachining; laser micromachining's role in improving tool wear resistance; stress; and surface roughness in high-strength alloys; abrasive flow finishing process; elastic emission machining; magnetic abrasive finishing process; genetic algorithm for multi-objective optimization in machining; machining of Titanium Grade-2 and P-20 tool steel; and wet bulk micromachining in MEMS fabrication. Audience The book is intended for a wide audience including mechanical, manufacturing, biomedical, and industrial engineers and R&D researchers involved in advanced machining and micromachining technology.

Advanced Welding Technologies serves as a vital resource that transforms the perception of welding from a mere skill-based practice to a cutting-edge industrial method, offering comprehensive insights into its fundamental processes, research advancements, and diverse applications across technological and biomedical domains. Welding has traditionally been considered more of a skill-based proficiency than a technological industrial method. The reliance on highly trained human operators, along with the high cost and low reproducibility of many welding processes, has contributed to this perception. Extensive research has now been conducted on the fundamentals of welding processes, and while it remains a complex, multidisciplinary subject, the basic concepts are well understood. Advanced Welding Technologies is a comprehensive collection of the processes and applications of advanced welding technologies, giving a basic understanding of each process, research advancements, and their applications in various technological and biomedical domains for improving machining accuracy and quality. This volume will extend the possibilities of research in various areas of advanced welding technologies with basic and hybrid approaches, making it an easy reference for students and researchers working in this critical field. Readers will find the book: • Covers technologies for successful improvement in advanced processes and the application of advanced welding technologies; • Serves as a valuable reference to students and researchers involved in working with advanced welding technologies; • Discusses successful fabrication of multipurpose advanced welding technologies, sustainability of advanced welding technologies, materials and processes, applications of machine learning in advanced welding technologies, and future scopes and challenges of advanced welding technologies. Audience Engineers, welders, researchers, academics, and students involved in advanced welding technologies, manufacturing, and materials science.