Compared to conventional machining (CM), ultrasonic vibration-assisted machining (UVAM)
with high-frequency and small-amplitude has exhibited good cutting performances for …

Sol-gel process is categorized as a well-known and reliable coating process. The useful
characteristics of this method are composition selection, easy to coat complex mechanical …

Carbon fiber–reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites are extensively being applied in
manufacturing sectors because of their extraordinary characteristics. However, CFRP …

The demand for miniaturized products and functionalized parts is increasing, and many such
products are made of hard and brittle materials machined by abrasive processes. The first …

Featured Application The study of the material removal mechanisms in ultrasonic abrasive
polishing provides technical support for the surface modification of metal-based additive …

Rotary ultrasonic machining (RUM) shows capabilities in several manufacturing applications
specifically for fabrication of high-quality features on ceramic materials. However, surface …

Micro ultrasonic machining (micro-USM) is an unconventional micromachining technology
that has capability to fabricate high aspect ratio micro-holes, intricate shapes and features …

Machinability, along with its associated facets, is a critical parameter that ultimately
determines the cost of machining. Its optimization, however, is inherently limited by the …

As a particular important factor in UltraSonic Machining (USM), the tool wear largely affects
the material removal process and accordingly influences the machining performance …

This study presents the crucial process of achieving conformal electroless seed layer
deposition within blind glass vias. A cost-effective and room-temperature-based ultrasonic …