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El-Hofy, Hassan. Advanced Machining Processes. US: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2005.

Advanced Machining Processes

Authors: Hassan El-Hofy

Published:  March 2005

eISBN: 9780071466943 0071466940 | ISBN: 9780071453349
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  • Terms of Use
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  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • List of Acronyms
  • List of Symbols
  • Chapter 1. Material Removal Processes
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 History of Machining
  • 1.3 Traditional Machining
  • 1.3.1 Machining by Cutting
  • 1.3.2 Machining by Abrasion
  • 1.4 Nontraditional Machining
  • 1.4.1 Single-Action Nontraditional Machining
  • 1.4.2 Hybrid Machining
  • References
  • Chapter 2. Mechanical Processes
  • 2.1 Ultrasonic Machining
  • 2.1.1 Introduction
  • 2.1.2 The Machining System
  • 2.1.3 Material Removal Process
  • 2.1.4 Factors Affecting Material Removal Rate
  • 2.1.5 Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Quality
  • 2.1.6 Applications
  • 2.2 Water Jet Machining
  • 2.2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2.2 The Machining System
  • 2.2.3 Process Parameters
  • 2.2.4 Applications
  • 2.2.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of WJM
  • 2.3 Abrasive Jet Machining
  • 2.3.1 Introduction
  • 2.3.2 Machining System
  • 2.3.3 Material Removal Rate
  • 2.3.4 Applications
  • 2.3.5 Advantages and Limitations of AJM
  • 2.4 Abrasive Water Jet Machining
  • 2.4.1 Introduction
  • 2.4.2 The Machining System
  • 2.4.3 Process Capabilities
  • 2.5 Ice Jet Machining
  • 2.5.1 Introduction
  • 2.5.2 Process Description
  • 2.6 Magnetic Abrasive Finishing
  • 2.6.1 Introduction
  • 2.6.2 The Machining System
  • 2.6.3 Material Removal Process
  • 2.6.4 Applications
  • References
  • Chapter 3. Chemical Processes
  • 3.1 Chemical Milling
  • 3.1.1 Introduction
  • 3.1.2 Tooling for CHM
  • 3.1.3 Process Parameters
  • 3.1.4 Material Removal Rate
  • 3.1.5 Accuracy and Surface Finish
  • 3.1.6 Advantages
  • 3.1.7 Limitations
  • 3.1.8 Applications
  • 3.2 Photochemical Milling
  • 3.2.1 Introduction
  • 3.2.2 Process Description
  • 3.2.3 Applications
  • 3.2.4 Advantages
  • 3.3 Electropolishing
  • 3.3.1 Introduction
  • 3.3.2 Process Parameters
  • 3.3.3 Applications
  • 3.3.4 Process Limitations
  • References
  • Chapter 4. Electrochemical Processes
  • 4.1 Electrochemical Machining
  • 4.1.1 Introduction
  • 4.1.2 Principles of Electrolysis
  • 4.1.3 Theory of ECM
  • 4.1.4 ECM Equipment
  • 4.1.5 Basic Working Principles
  • 4.1.6 Process Characteristics
  • 4.1.7 Process Control
  • 4.1.8 Applications
  • 4.1.9 Micro-ECM
  • 4.1.10 Advantages and Disadvantages of ECM
  • 4.1.11 Environmental Impacts
  • 4.2 Electrochemical Drilling
  • 4.3 Shaped Tube Electrolytic Machining
  • 4.4 Electrostream (Capillary) Drilling
  • 4.5 Electrochemical Jet Drilling
  • 4.6 Electrochemical Deburring
  • References
  • Chapter 5. Thermal Processes
  • 5.1 Electrodischarge Machining
  • 5.1.1 Introduction
  • 5.1.2 Mechanism of Material Removal
  • 5.1.3 The Machining System
  • 5.1.4 Material Removal Rates
  • 5.1.5 Surface Integrity
  • 5.1.6 Heat-Affected Zone
  • 5.1.7 Applications
  • 5.1.8 Process Control
  • 5.1.9 EDM Automation
  • 5.1.10 Environmental Impact
  • 5.2 Laser Beam Machining
  • 5.2.1 Introduction
  • 5.2.2 Material Removal Mechanism
  • 5.2.3 Applications
  • 5.2.4 Advantages and Limitations
  • 5.3 Electron Beam Machining
  • 5.3.1 Introduction
  • 5.3.2 Basic Equipment and Removal Mechanism
  • 5.3.3 Applications
  • 5.3.4 Advantages and Disadvantages
  • 5.4 Plasma Beam Machining
  • 5.4.1 Introduction
  • 5.4.2 Machining Systems
  • 5.4.3 Material Removal Rate
  • 5.4.4 Accuracy and Surface Quality
  • 5.4.5 Applications
  • 5.4.6 Advantages and Disadvantages
  • 5.5 Ion Beam Machining
  • 5.5.1 Introduction
  • 5.5.2 Material Removal Rate
  • 5.5.3 Accuracy and Surface Effects
  • 5.5.4 Applications
  • References
  • Chapter 6. Hybrid Electrochemical Processes
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Electrochemical Grinding
  • 6.2.1 Introduction
  • 6.2.2 Material Removal Rate
  • 6.2.3 Accuracy and Surface Quality
  • 6.2.4 Applications
  • 6.2.5 Advantages and Disadvantages
  • 6.3 Electrochemical Honing
  • 6.3.1 Introduction
  • 6.3.2 Process Characteristics
  • 6.3.3 Applications
  • 6.4 Electrochemical Superfinishing
  • 6.4.1 Introduction
  • 6.4.2 Material Removal Process
  • 6.4.3 Process Accuracy
  • 6.5 Electrochemical Buffing
  • 6.5.1 Introduction
  • 6.5.2 Material Removal Process
  • 6.6 Ultrasonic-Assisted ECM
  • 6.6.1 Introduction
  • 6.6.2 Material Removal Process
  • 6.7 Laser-Assisted ECM
  • References
  • Chapter 7. Hybrid Thermal Processes
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Electroerosion Dissolution Machining
  • 7.3 Electrodischarge Grinding
  • 7.4 Abrasive Electrodischarge Machining
  • 7.5 EDM with Ultrasonic Assistance
  • 7.6 Electrochemical Discharge Grinding
  • 7.7 Brush Erosion-Dissolution Mechanical Machining
  • References
  • Chapter 8. Material Addition Processes
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Liquid-Based Techniques
  • 8.2.1 Stereolithography
  • 8.2.2 Holographic Interference Solidification
  • 8.2.3 Beam Interference Solidification
  • 8.2.4 Solid Ground Curing
  • 8.2.5 Liquid Thermal Polymerization
  • 8.2.6 Fused Deposition Modeling
  • 8.2.7 Multijet Modeling
  • 8.2.8 Ballistic Particles Manufacturing
  • 8.2.9 Shape Deposition Manufacturing
  • 8.3 Powder-Based Processes
  • 8.3.1 Selective Laser Sintering
  • 8.3.2 Laser Engineered Net Shaping
  • 8.3.3 Three-Dimensional Printing
  • 8.4 Solid-Based Techniques
  • 8.4.1 Solid Foil Polymerization
  • 8.4.2 Laminated Object Modeling
  • References
  • Index