Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: Modern Machining, Advanced Joining, Sustainable Manufacturing (Materials Forming, Machining and Tribology)

"This book provides details and collective information on working principle, process mechanism, salient features, and unique applications of various advanced manufacturing techniques and processes belong. The book is divided in three sessions covering modern machining methods, advanced repair and joining techniques and, finally, sustainable manufacturing. The latest trends and research aspects of those fields are highlighted."--Back cover Front Matter....Pages i-viii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Fabrication of Micro-cutting Tools for Mechanical Micro-machining....Pages 3-21 Machining of Glass Materials: An Overview....Pages 23-47 Thermal-Assisted Machining of Titanium Alloys....Pages 49-76 Abrasive Water Jet Machining of Composite Materials....Pages 77-97 Front Matter....Pages 99-99 Advanced Joining and Welding Techniques: An Overview....Pages 101-136 Laser-Based Repair of Damaged Dies, Molds, and Gears....Pages 137-159 Friction Stir Welding—An Overview....Pages 161-184 Ultrasonic Spot Welding—Low Energy Manufacturing for Lightweight Fuel Efficient Transport Applications....Pages 185-209 Front Matter....Pages 211-211 Perspectives on Green Manufacturing....Pages 213-236 Experimental Investigation and Optimization on MQL-Assisted Turning of Inconel-718 Super Alloy....Pages 237-248 Dry and Near-Dry Electric Discharge Machining Processes....Pages 249-266 Laser Metal Deposition Process for Product Remanufacturing....Pages 267-291 Back Matter....Pages 293-294