This book presents the advances in abrasive based machining and finishing in broad sense. Specifically, the book covers the novel machining and finishing strategies implemented in various advanced machining processes for improving machining accuracy and overall quality of the product. This book presents the capability of advanced machining processes using abrasive grain. It also covers ways for enhancing the production rate as well as quality. It fulfills the gap between the production of any complicated components and successful machining with abrasive particles.

Autorentext

Dr. Somnath Das is Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department in Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology, Kolkata, India. His research areas include metal cutting, non-traditional machining, finishing and advanced manufacturing systems, etc.

Dr. Golam Kibria is Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering in Aliah University, Kolkata, India. His research interests include non-conventional machining processes, micromachining and advanced manufacturing and forming technology. He is a life member of The Institution of Engineers (IEI), India. B. Doloi is Professor and ex-Head of Production Engineering Department of Jadavpur University, Kolkata. He is actively engaged in teaching and research work in the area of advanced manufacturing technology. He is a Member of various professional bodies such as the Institution of Engineers (India) and Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi. His research areas include non-traditional machining, micro machining, advanced manufacturing systems, etc.

B. Bhattacharyya is professor and Ex-Head of the Production Engineering Department and Coordinator of Center of Advance Study Programme under University Grants Commission and Quality Improvement Programme under AICTE of Jadavpur University. His research areas include non-traditional machining, micro machining, advanced manufacturing systems, etc.

Inhalt

Introduction to Abrasive Based Machining and Finishing Processes .- An overview of abrasive jet cutting and drilling processes.- Technologies and advancement in abrasive water jet machining.- Advancement in Ultrasonic machining for 3D profile cutting Rotary ultrasonic machining - new strategy of cutting and finishing .- Abrasive assisted electrical discharge machining - Principle and advancement .- Abrasive assisted electrochemical machining with ultrasonic vibration.- Magnetic field assisted Finishing Processes.- Overview of Abrasive Flow Finishing to finish complex profiles CMP polishing - New strategy of finishing and its advances.