This book provides details on various micro and precision manufacturing and finishing operations performed by conventional and advanced processes, including micro-manufacturing of micro-tools and precision finishing of engineered components. It describes the process mechanism, principles and parameters while performing micro-fabrication and precision finishing operations. The text provides the readers with knowledge of micro and precision manufacturing and encourages them to explore the future venues in this field.

Autorentext

Dr. Kapil Gupta is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research interests include advanced machining processes, sustainable manufacturing, micro-fabrication, precision engineering and gear technology.

Inhalt
Machining of Micro-Shapes and Features.-Electrochemical Methods of Microparts Manufacturing .-Precision Photochemical Machining .-Nano-Machining, Nano-Joining and Nano-Welding .-Fabrication of Optical Components by Ultraprecision Finishing Processes .-Condition Monitoring in Micro Injection Moulding.-Surface Finish Improvement of Additive Manufactured Metal Parts .-Precision Coatings.