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Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology
- 3rd Edition - January 1, 2025
- Editors: Yi Qin, Jie Zhao
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 4 4 9 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 4 5 0 - 8
Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology, Third Edition covers the major themes in micromanufacturing and the latest developments from industry and academia. Theory and manufa… Read more
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Request a sales quoteMicromanufacturing Engineering and Technology, Third Edition covers the major themes in micromanufacturing and the latest developments from industry and academia. Theory and manufacturing processes are addressed, as well as a wide range of practical aspects of micro-manufacturing engineering and utilization, such as design, modeling, materials, tools and equipment issues, automation and manufacturing systems. This fully updated edition features new material on micro-machining, Focused-Ion-Beam machining, laser-machining, micro-forming, micro-EDM, micro-ECM, Deep X-Ray Lithography, hot-embossing, micro-injection moulding, micro-sintering, inkjet technology, 3D printing and additive micro-manufacturing, and much more.
Edited by one of the few world-experts in this relatively new, but rapidly-expanding area and presenting chapters written by a 50-strong team of leading industry specialists, academics and researchers, this book is an invaluable source of information for engineers, R&D researchers and academics.
Edited by one of the few world-experts in this relatively new, but rapidly-expanding area and presenting chapters written by a 50-strong team of leading industry specialists, academics and researchers, this book is an invaluable source of information for engineers, R&D researchers and academics.
- Describes how to implement high-volume micromanufacturing production capabilities to reduce costs
- Includes case studies that help explain key micromanufacturing processes in detail
- Guides manufacturing technology selection decisions by considering social, economic, and environmental implications
Graduate students, researchers, and engineers interested in micro nano and precision manufacturing
1. Overview on Micro-Manufacturing Engineering and Technology
2. Micro/Nano-Mechanical Machining
3. Focused Ion Beam Micro/Nano-Fabrication
4. Micro/Nano Electro-Discharge Machining
5. Laser Micro-Structuring
6. Micro-Texturing for Hydrophobic Surfaces
7. Micro Electro-Chemical Machining
8. Deep X-Ray Lithography
9. Micro/Nano-Hot Embossing
10. Forming of Polymeric Tubular Micro-components
11. Surface Micro-Structuring on the Hard Materials through Hot-Embossing
12. Micro-Injection Moulding
13. Net Shape Manufacture of Freestanding Ceramic Micro-Components through Soft Lithography
14. Micro-Sintering through a FAST Process
15. Advanced Inkjet Technology for 3D Micro-metal Structure Fabrication
16. 3D Printing and Multi-Processes Integration for Micro-Fabrication
17. Micro-Bulk Forming
18. Electrical-field Activated Micro-Forging
19. Forming of Micro Sheet Metal Components
20. Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Micro-Forming
21. Micro-Hydroforming
22. Laser and Laser-Assisted Forming
23. Laser Beam Micro-Joining
24. Process Chains and Tooling Concepts for Micro-Tooling
25. Surface Engineering and Micro-Manufacturing
26. DLC-Coated Tools for Micro-forming
27. Micro- and Nano-fibres Manufacturing by Electrospinning
28. Design and Tolerancing in Micro-manufacturing
29. Handling for Micro-Manufacturing
30. Micro-Mechanical Assembly
31. Self-Assembly of Micro-Parts
32. Metrology in Micro-Manufacturing
33. Optical Coherence Tomography for the Characterisation of Micro-parts and -Structures
34. In-situ Testing of Mechanical Properties of Materials at Micro- and Nano-Scale
35. Micro-factory and Miniature Manufacturing Systems
36. Manufacturing Execution Systems for Micro-Manufacturing
37. Industry 4.0 and Applications in Micro-Manufacturing
38. Digital Twins for Micro-Manufacturing
39. Machine Learning and Applications in Micro-Manufacturing
40. Artificial Neural Networks and Applications in Micro-Manufacturing
41. Micro-Mechanics Modelling for Micro-Forming
42. Modelling of Thin-Film Micro/nano-Deposition with 1st Principle Calculations
43. Modelling of Surface Micro/nano Hard Coating via Cyclic Cohesive Zone Modelling FEM
44. Numerical Modelling of Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing of Micro/Miniature Components
45. Sustainability and Life-Cycle-Analysis of Micro-Manufacturing
2. Micro/Nano-Mechanical Machining
3. Focused Ion Beam Micro/Nano-Fabrication
4. Micro/Nano Electro-Discharge Machining
5. Laser Micro-Structuring
6. Micro-Texturing for Hydrophobic Surfaces
7. Micro Electro-Chemical Machining
8. Deep X-Ray Lithography
9. Micro/Nano-Hot Embossing
10. Forming of Polymeric Tubular Micro-components
11. Surface Micro-Structuring on the Hard Materials through Hot-Embossing
12. Micro-Injection Moulding
13. Net Shape Manufacture of Freestanding Ceramic Micro-Components through Soft Lithography
14. Micro-Sintering through a FAST Process
15. Advanced Inkjet Technology for 3D Micro-metal Structure Fabrication
16. 3D Printing and Multi-Processes Integration for Micro-Fabrication
17. Micro-Bulk Forming
18. Electrical-field Activated Micro-Forging
19. Forming of Micro Sheet Metal Components
20. Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Micro-Forming
21. Micro-Hydroforming
22. Laser and Laser-Assisted Forming
23. Laser Beam Micro-Joining
24. Process Chains and Tooling Concepts for Micro-Tooling
25. Surface Engineering and Micro-Manufacturing
26. DLC-Coated Tools for Micro-forming
27. Micro- and Nano-fibres Manufacturing by Electrospinning
28. Design and Tolerancing in Micro-manufacturing
29. Handling for Micro-Manufacturing
30. Micro-Mechanical Assembly
31. Self-Assembly of Micro-Parts
32. Metrology in Micro-Manufacturing
33. Optical Coherence Tomography for the Characterisation of Micro-parts and -Structures
34. In-situ Testing of Mechanical Properties of Materials at Micro- and Nano-Scale
35. Micro-factory and Miniature Manufacturing Systems
36. Manufacturing Execution Systems for Micro-Manufacturing
37. Industry 4.0 and Applications in Micro-Manufacturing
38. Digital Twins for Micro-Manufacturing
39. Machine Learning and Applications in Micro-Manufacturing
40. Artificial Neural Networks and Applications in Micro-Manufacturing
41. Micro-Mechanics Modelling for Micro-Forming
42. Modelling of Thin-Film Micro/nano-Deposition with 1st Principle Calculations
43. Modelling of Surface Micro/nano Hard Coating via Cyclic Cohesive Zone Modelling FEM
44. Numerical Modelling of Metal Powder Additive Manufacturing of Micro/Miniature Components
45. Sustainability and Life-Cycle-Analysis of Micro-Manufacturing
- No. of pages: 946
- Language: English
- Edition: 3
- Published: January 1, 2025
- Imprint: William Andrew
- Hardback ISBN: 9780443154492
- eBook ISBN: 9780443154508
YQ
Yi Qin
Yi Qin is a Professor, Chair of Manufacturing Technology and Systems, and Director of the Centre for Precision-Manufacturing at The University of Strathclyde, UK.
Professor Qin’s research interests include materials forming, precision/micro-manufacturing and manufacturing system technology. His main contributions to knowledge to-date include numerical modelling and analysis methods for materials and manufacturing, new material synthesis and manufacturing processes, machine, tool and product designs as well as new manufacturing system concepts. As one of the leading experts in the field, Professor Qin has led a series of research and development projects, including several large-scale R&D projects in micro-manufacturing involving many industrial companies. To date, he has published over 250 technical papers in the journals and international conferences, given keynote speeches/plenary addresses at more than 30 international conferences and workshops worldwide, a member of the scientific committee for more than 50 international conferences, including the chair of the international conferences on new forming technology and manufacturing research.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Chair of Manufacturing Technology and Systems, The University of Strathclyde, UKJZ
Jie Zhao
Dr. Jie Zhao obtained her MSc in Mechatronics and Automation Engineering and PhD in micro-manufacturing of tubular micro-components, both from the University of Strathclyde. She currently serves as a Research Manager in the Department of Design, Manufacturing, and Engineering Management. Since 2007, she has worked as a researcher and project manager at the Centre for Precision Manufacturing and the Advanced Forming Research Centre, contributing to over 10 large scale R&D and commercial projects. Her research interests span micro-manufacturing process development and optimization for resource efficiency and sustainability, forming tool and machine system development, digital manufacturing and condition monitoring.
She has authored and co-authored over 30 technical articles and book chapters and delivered presentations at more than 20 international conferences and industry events. Additionally, she has served as a reviewer for various international conferences and journals specialising in precision engineering and micro-/nano-manufacturing.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, University of Strathclyde, UK