Machining of shape memory alloys

Kush Mehta, Kapil Gupta

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Abstract

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are considered as difficult-to-machine materials. This chapter sheds light on machinability aspects of SMAs and presents a comprehensive discussion on advanced and sustainable strategies and techniques for machining SMAs. It commences with an introduction to machinability, challenges of SMAs and possible solutions before discussing implementation of machining strategies and techniques to enhance machinability. The chapter ends with an outlook and selected avenues for possible future research capabilities of SMAs machining. As regards to the advanced machining of SMAs, the major focus of this chapter is on electric discharge (electric discharge), laser beam, and abrasive water jet machining. Whereas, in sustainable machining section, the use of advanced cooling and lubrication strategies during conventional turning, milling, drilling, and grinding of SMAs are emphasized. Some aspects of a recent experimental research conducted on MQL-assisted turning of NiTi shape memory alloy are also included in this chapter.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages9-37
Number of pages29
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019

Publication series

NameSpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
ISSN (Print)2191-530X
ISSN (Electronic)2191-5318

Keywords

  • Cryogenic cooling
  • Electric discharge machining
  • Laser
  • Machinability
  • Minimum quantity lubrication
  • Sustainability
  • Wire-EDM

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • General Mathematics
  • General Materials Science
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • General Engineering

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