Fabrication and Processing of Shape Memory Alloys

This book showcases different processes of fabrication and processing applied to shape memory alloys. It provides details and collective information on working principles, process mechanisms, salient features, novel aspects, process capabilities, properties of material and unique applications of shape memory alloys. The recent progress on fabrication and processing are specially addressed in this book. It covers major topics of manufacturing such as machining, joining, welding and processing of shape memory alloys.

Covers machining, joining, welding and processing of shape memory alloys Summarizes process parameters and its relationship with properties of shape memory alloys Features a special chapter on additive manufacturing processes

Autorentext
Dr. Kush Mehta is an Assistant Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Technology (SOT), at Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), Gandhinagar, India. His current research activities cover areas of advance welding technology, dissimilar materials joining, friction stir welding, advance material processings, hybrid welding and joining techniques. Dr. Kapil Gupta is an Associate Professor at the Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Advanced machining processes, sustainable manufacturing, precision engineering and gear technology are his areas of interest and specialization.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Machining of Shape Memory Alloys.- Welding and Joining of Shape Memory Alloys.- Processing of Shape Memory Alloys.