Advancements in Machining Processes Through Hybrid and Sequential Approaches

Sahil Sharma is working as a research scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. He received a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Kurukshetra University in 2014, and an M.Tech. from the YMCA University in 2017. Before joining IIT, Sahil served as a research associate cum assistant professor at the Entrepreneurship and Incubation Council (EPIC) Not-For-Profit Centre, affiliated with the Ambala College of Engineering and Applied Research (ACE) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, under the NIDHI-TBI scheme. During this time, he contributed to various research and development projects, gaining valuable experience and expertise.. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his current research interests, which revolve around the advancement of machining techniques for difficult-to-machine materials and the development of hybrid machining systems for corrosion-resistant materials. Additionally, he is involved in the creation of micro-fluidic devices using the ECDM process on glass substrates. He has published 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, authored two book chapters, completed one government-funded project, and filed two patents, highlighting his commitment to knowledge dissemination and innovation. He received the Academic Excellence Award (2013) and Best Paper award (2017) at the National conference. Through his work, he aims to contribute to the advancement of manufacturing technologies and pioneer innovative solutions for the industry. Tarlochan Singh is working as a Faculty Member in School of Product and Industrial Design at Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar. Before joining to the LPU, Dr. Singh was an Institutional Postdoctoral fellow at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India. He received a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Technical University in 2011, and an M.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee in 2013. He received Ph.D. in advanced manufacturing from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee in 2019. His present research interests include the development of Advanced Manufacturing Processes for the machining of difficult-to-machine materials. Currently, his research work is aimed towards the development of micro-fluidic devices on glass material with ECDM process. He is also working on ECDM process for the surface modification of ceramics and metals for MEMS and biomedical applications. He has published 24 peer reviewed journal papers, 11 patents and 3 book chapters. Dr. Tarlochan has received the University Gold Medalist Award (2011), Outstanding Reviewing Award (2017), Editor’s Choice award (2019), and Best Paper Award (2013, 2019). Furthermore, Dr Singh is also working on product design and development through human-centric approaches. Akshay Dvivedi is currently serving as a Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. He has held various notable positions within the institute, including Associate Dean Corporate Interaction (ADCI), Tinkering Lab Coordinator, Professor-in-Charge of the Department Web Management Committee, and Chairman of Planning, Information, and Special Events. Currently, he is the Dean of Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC), overseeing crucial responsibilities related to research collaboration and industrial engagement. His research interests encompass a wide range of areas such as product design and development, fabrication and machining of metal matrix composites, micro-machining of difficult-to-machine materials, quality management, and QFD for service sectors. With an outstanding academic record, Professor Dvivedi has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and international conference papers. His expertise is further reflected in his 5 patents. Till to date, he has successfully supervised the research work of 18 PhD candidates and over 30 Master's candidates. His exceptional contributions and achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Teacher's Award on two occasions, the Best Conference Paper Award twice, and the Editor's Choice Paper Award by Precision Engineering-Journal in 2019. Moreover, he was nominated for the INAE Young Entrepreneur Award in 2020 and recognized by the India Innovators Association in their compilation of the "Best 100 Innovations" for the Adaptive Feedback-Controlled Electric Hydro-Dissection Device, representing the finest innovation from the institute in 2019.

1. Introduction and Overview of Advanced Machining Processes 2. Introduction and Overview of Hybrid Machining Processes 3. Triplex Hybrid Based Grinding Assisted Electrochemical Discharge Machining process 4. Triplex Hybridized Based Magnetic Assistance Rotary Electrochemical Discharge Machining Process: 3D FEM Simulation and Experimental Investigation 5. Triplex Hybrid Based Ultrasonic-assisted Electrochemical Discharge Machining process 6. Introduction and Overview of Sequential Machining Processes 7.Thermal plus Electrochemical Based Sequential Machining Processes 8. Thermo plus Mechanical Based Sequential Machining Processes 9. Thermo plus Mechanical Based Sequential Machining Processes 10. Advances in Surface Finish Techniques for Additively Manufactured Components: A Conceptual Review