Jet electrochemical machining (Jet-ECM) is a significant prospective electrochemical machining process for the fabrication of micro-sized features. Traditionally and normally, the Jet-ECM process is carried out with its electrolytic jet being vertica...
In order to achieve the high-precision and high-efficiency machining of micro-channels for hard and brittle materials, the authors innovatively proposed a new technology called template-based electrophoretically assisted micro-ultrasonic machining (T...
Aiming at the problems of low machining accuracy and more serious tool wear in the traditional diamond grinding machining (DGM) microstructure of hard and brittle materials, this paper proposes high-speed rotary ultrasonic machining (HRUM) technology...
In tube electrode high-speed electrochemical discharge machining (TSECDM), mixed products are constantly produced in the narrow machining gap by simultaneous discharge erosion and electrochemical dissolution. For the high-efficiency removal of these...
Nowadays, the industry looks for sustainable processes to ensure a more environmentally friendly production. For that reason, more and more aeronautical companies are replacing chemical milling in the manufacture of skin panels and thin plates compon...
This research proposes an optimized magnetic abrasive machining process that uses an ultra-high-speed system to perform precision machining on a workpiece. The system can process several microns of material, either for machining surface roughness or...
The rigidity and natural frequency of machine tools considerably influence cutting and generate great forces when the tool is in contact with the workpiece. The poor static rigidity of these Vertical Machining Centre machines can cause deformations a...
In this study, a laser scanning machining system supporting on-the-fly machining and laser power follow-up adjustment was developed to address the increasing demands for high-speed, wide-area, and high-quality laser scanning machining. The developed...
Ultra-precision products which contain a micro-hole array have recently shown remarkable demand growth in many fields, especially in the semiconductor and display industries. Photoresist etching and electrochemical machining are widely known as preci...
In this paper, an investigation of cutting strategy is presented for the optimization of machining parameters in the ultra-precision machining of polar microstructures, which are used for optical precision measurement. The critical machining paramete...
Machining tools are used in many areas of production. To a considerable extent, the performance characteristics of the tools determine the quality and cost of obtained products. The main materials used for producing machining tools are steel, cemente...
The work is new due to the type of process used—ultrasonic precision machining—to determine the possible effect of spindle heating (long-term machining) on the precision of the flat surface. It was carried out on a precise ultrasonic mach...
The paper presents the influence of the milling strategy, the relation between the cutting tool feed direction and the rolling direction, as well as the pre-machining consisting of the removal of the textured surface layer of rolled plates in the rol...
This study aims to present an overall review of the recent research status regarding Machine Learning (ML) applications in machining processes. In the current industrial systems, processes require the capacity to adapt to manufacturing conditions con...
Blisks are complex thin-walled parts with specific structures that have narrow channels and a large degree of bowed-twisted blades. Five-axis machining technology critically influences blisk surface quality and production efficiency, as the toolpath...
Electric discharge machining is relatively a slow process in terms of machining time and material removal rate. The presence of overcut and the hole taper angle caused by the excessive tool wear are other challenges in the electric discharge machinin...
The effect of graphite powder on the machining characteristics in graphite-powder-mixed electrochemical discharge machining of microholes was still not clear. How the discharge mechanism changed with the addition of graphite powder into the electroly...
This research objective was to determine the significant parameters for effective plasma assisted machining (PAM) of Ti-6Al-4V and to derive optimal processing conditions. PAM parameters such as feed rate, spindle speed, and depth of cut have signifi...
Several series of experiments were conducted to compare the performance of selected sets of subtractive and additive machine tools for meso-micro machining. Under the MicroCutting Project, meso-micro machining of a reference part was conducted to com...
With the development of MEMS, the machining demand and requirements for difficult-to-machine metal micro parts are getting higher. Microelectric discharge machining is an effective method to process difficult-to-machine metals. However, the recast la...
This paper presents the process required to implement a data driven Predictive Maintenance (PdM) not only in the machine decision making, but also in data acquisition and processing. A short review of the different approaches and techniques in mainte...
Magnesium alloys are commonly used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, electrical, medical, sports, etc. The material is preferred in the making of engine blocks, transmission cases, and structural parts due to its unique material pr...
This study investigates the laser beam machining mechanism, surface formation mechanisms, heat-affected zone, taper formation, and the dimensional deviation of the titanium alloy, based on the information available in literature. The heat induced by...
Wire electrical discharge machining has appeared mainly in response to the need for detachment with sufficiently high accuracy of parts of plate-type workpieces. The improvements introduced later allowed the extension of this machining technology to...
Unconventional wire electrical discharge machining technology (WEDM) is a key machining process, especially for machining newly emerging materials, as there are almost no restrictions (only at least minimal electrical conductivity) in terms of demand...
Observing the intricate microstructure changes in abrasive flow machining with traditional experimental methods is difficult. Molecular dynamics simulations are used to look at the process of abrasive flow processing from a microscopic scale in this...
Nowadays, great emphasis is placed on environmental aspects of production processes with focus to lower carbon footprint. Natural fibre-reinforced plastics (NFRP) show potential for application in many fields of industry due their specific properties...
Conventional machining techniques of ceramics such as milling, drilling, and turning experience high cutting forces as well as extensive tool wear. Nevertheless, non-contact processes such as laser machining and electro-discharge machining (EDM) rema...
Ultraprecision machining is required in many advanced fields. To create precise parts for realizing their high performance, the whole machining process is usually conducted on the same ultraprecision machine tool to avoid setting errors by reducing s...
The online automatic estimation of the quality of products manufactured in any machining process without any manual intervention represents an important step toward a more efficient, smarter manufacturing industry. Machine learning and Convolutional...
Machining quality prediction is the critical link of quality control in parts machining. With the advent of the Industry 4.0 era, intelligent manufacturing and data-driven technologies bring new ideas for quality control in complex machining processe...
One of the key aspects of the automation of machining processes is the elimination of manual measurements. This is crucial in the production of precision parts, where the absence of in-process control can lead to an increased number of non-compliant...
Recently, the 5-axis machining of gears has become increasingly important. This technology enables a flexible production of diverse gear types on a single universal machine with standard tools. In addition to the economic aspects, the focus is on the...
SiCp/Al composite materials are widely used in various industries such as the aerospace and the electronics industries, primarily due to their excellent material properties. However, their machinability is significantly weakened due to their unique c...
This study was aimed to investigate the machining stability of a horizontal milling machine with hybrid guideway systems by finite element method. To this purpose, we first created finite element model of the milling machine with the introduction of...
Recently, the need to produce from soft materials or components in extra-large sizes has appeared, requiring special solutions that are affordable using industrial robots. Industrial robots are suitable for such tasks due to their flexibility, accura...
The shift toward digital and smart manufacturing requires an accurate prediction of cutting behavior, such as cutting forces. Controlling cutting forces in machining is important for maintaining product quality, particularly in steels such as X5CrNi1...
This research investigates the relationship between machining technology parameters and surface roughness to optimize the cost efficiency of machining processes. In modern manufacturing, particularly in the automotive sector, achieving the desired su...
This article discusses the problem of vibrations during machining. The manufacturing process of generator turbine blades is highly complex. Machining using Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) requires low cutting parameters in order to avoid vibrati...
Dry machining has gained significant importance in the last few years due to its promising contribution towards sustainability. This review study introduces dry machining, presents its benefits, and summarizes the recent technological developments th...
With the properties of high specific strength, small thermal expansion and good abrasive resistance, the particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composite is widely used in the fields of aerospace, automobile and electronic communications, etc. However,...
This study aimed to investigate the effects of Thermal-Assisted Machining (TAM) on SKD11 alloy steel using titanium-coated hard-alloy insert cutting tools. The microstructure, material hardness, chip color, cutting force, chip shrinkage coefficient,...
This study explores the optimization of the machining time in CNC milling machines by varying the machine parameters and toolpath strategies. Using the ICAM3D simulation software version 3.1.0, this approach focuses on minimizing the machining time w...
In this innovative work, Inconel 718 alloy turning simulation models under dry and cryogenic machining (Cryo) conditions are developed. The machinability characteristics of the aforementioned alloy were assessed with relation to cutting temperature (...
In this study, a new machining approach (aqueous machining) is applied for mill machining and its performance is compared with traditional wet machining. AISI 1020 steel is employed as the test material and Taguchi statistical methodology is implemen...
These days, metal matrix composites (MMCs) are being widely utilized in automotive and aerospace industries as prominent alternatives to traditional materials. Owing to their elevated strength-to-weight proportion, exceptional fracture toughness, and...
This study focuses on optimizing the machinability of Al-Fe-Cu (8000 series) alloys by developing new compositions with varying Fe and Cu contents and evaluating their mechanical, microstructural, and energy performance. For this purpose, 6061 Al all...
In many machining operations, metalworking fluids (MWFs) play an invaluable role. Often, proper application of an intelligent MWF strategy allows manufacturing processes to benefit from a multitude of operational incentives, not least of which are in...
Cryogenic cooling has gathered significant attention in the manufacturing industry. There are inherent difficulties in machining materials that are difficult to machine because of high levels of hardness, abrasiveness, and heat conductivity. Increase...
Fibre reinforced plastic composite materials are difficult to machine because of the anisotropy and inhomogeneity characterizing their microstructure and the abrasiveness of their reinforcement components. During machining, very rapid cutting tool we...
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