Part 3: Introduction to Numerical Control Machines
Principles of Operations of NC machine Tools
Classification of Numerical Control Machines
Construction Details of CNC Machines
Part 4: Fundamentals of Part Programming
SECTION II: Non Conventional Machining Techniques
Part 1: Introduction to Material Removal Processes
Part 2: Mechanical Processes
Ultrasonic Machining
Water Jet Machining
Abrasive Jet Machining
Abrasive Water Jet Machining
Ice Jet Machining
Magnetic Abrasive Machining
Part 3: Chemical Processes
Chemical Milling
Photochemical Milling
Electropolishing
Part 4: Electrochemical Processes
Electrochemical Machining
Electrochemical Drilling
Electro Stream Drilling
Electrochemical Jet Drilling
Electrochemical Deburring
Part 5: Thermal Processes
Electro Discharge Machining
Laser Beam Machining
Electron Beam Machining
Plasma Beam Machining
Ion Beam Machining
Part 6: Hybrid Electrochemical Processes
Electrochemical Grinding
Electrochemical Honing
Electrochemical Superfinishing
Electrochemical Buffing
Ultrasonic Assisted ECM
Laser-Assisted ECM
SECTION III: Virtual Manufacturing
Part 1: INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL MANUFACTURING AND AUTOMATION.
Part 2: VIRTUAL MANUFACTURING OF GEARS WITH CHIP FORMATION.
Part 3: VIRTUAL MANUFACTURING AS A WAY FOR THE FACTORY OF THE Future.
Kaushik Kumar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India. His areas of teaching and research interest are CAD / CAM, Quality Management Systems, Optimization, Non-conventional machining, Rapid Prototyping and Composites.
Divya Zindani is a PhD student working on Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, CAD/CAM/CAE and Rapid Prototyping.
J. Paulo Davim is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Aveiro. He has about 30 years of teaching and research experience in Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanical Engineering with special emphasis in Machining & Tribology.
This book covers the various advanced manufacturing processes employed by manufacturing industries to improve their productivity in terms of socio-economic development.
The authors present automated conventional and non-conventional machining techniques as well as virtual machining principles and techniques. Material removal by mechanical, chemical, thermal and electrochemical processes are described in detail.
Aglossary of key concepts is attached at end of the book.