Near Net Shape Manufacturing Processes

This book covers the mechanism, salient features, and important aspects of various subtractive, additive, forming and hybrid techniques to manufacture near net-shaped products. The latest research in this area as well as possible future research are also highlighted.

Auteur
Dr. Kapil Gupta is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Advanced machining processes, sustainable manufacturing, precision engineering and gear technology are his areas of interest and specialization. Currently, he is performing research in advanced/modern machining, sustainable manufacturing and gear engineering.

Texte du rabat
This book covers the mechanism, salient features, and important aspects of various subtractive, additive, forming and hybrid techniques to manufacture near net-shaped products. The latest research in this area as well as possible future research are also highlighted.

Contenu
Towards the manufacturing of near net shape medical prostheses in polymeric sheet by incremental sheet forming.- Developments in Friction Stir Processing - A near net shape forming technique.- Evolution in Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Net-Shaped Metal Products.- Near Net Shape Manufacturing of Dental Implants using Additive Processes.- Laser additive manufacturing processes for near-net shape components.- Near Net Shape Manufacturing of Miniature Spur Brass Gears by Abrasive Water Jet Machining.- Fracture Forming Limits for Near Net Shape Forming of Sheet Metals.- Advances in Near-Net Shape Polymer Manufacturing through Microcellular Injection Moulding.