Preface	6
	Contents	8
	1 Overview of Hybrid Machining Processes	10
	Abstract	10
	1.1 Evolution of Advanced Machining Processes	10
	1.2 Need and Introduction of Hybrid Machining Processes	13
	1.3 Classification of Hybrid Machining Processes	13
	1.4 Applications of Hybrid Machining Processes	16
	References	16
	2 Electrochemical Hybrid Machining Processes	17
	Abstract	17
	2.1 Electrochemical Grinding (ECG)	18
	2.1.1 Introduction	18
	2.1.2 Equipment and Working Principle	18
	2.1.3 Process Mechanism and Parameters	19
	2.1.4 Advantages, Limitations and Applications	21
	2.2 Electrochemical Honing (ECH) and Pulsed ECH	21
	2.2.1 Introduction	21
	2.2.2 Equipment and Working Principle	22
	2.2.2.1 Finishing of Internal Cylinders by ECH	22
	2.2.2.2 Finishing of Gears by ECH	23
	2.2.3 Process Parameters and Mechanism	27
	2.2.4 Advantages, Limitations and Applications	28
	2.3 Electrochemical Buffing (ECB)	29
	2.3.1 Introduction	29
	2.3.2 Equipment and Process Mechanism	29
	2.3.3 Applications	30
	2.4 Electrochemical Deburring (ECDe)	31
	2.4.1 Introduction	31
	2.4.2 Process Details	31
	2.4.3 Advantages and Applications	32
	2.5 Electrochemical Superfinishing (ECSF)	32
	2.5.1 Introduction	32
	2.5.2 Equipment and Working Principle	33
	2.5.3 Process Mechanism and Parameters	34
	2.5.4 Applications	34
	2.6 Electrochemical-Type Advanced Drilling Processes	35
	2.6.1 Electrochemical Drilling (ECD)	35
	2.6.2 Shaped Tube Electrodrilling (STED)	37
	2.6.3 Capillary Drilling (CD)	38
	2.6.4 Electrolytic Stream or Jet Drilling (ESD or EJD)	38
	References	39
	3 Thermal Hybrid Machining Processes	41
	Abstract	41
	3.1 EDM Combined with Conventional Machining	41
	3.1.1 Electric Discharge Grinding (EDG)	41
	3.1.1.1 Introduction	41
	3.1.1.2 Equipment and Working Principle	42
	3.1.1.3 Process Mechanism and Parameters	43
	3.1.1.4 Applications	43
	3.1.2 Electric Discharge Abrasive or Diamond Grinding (EDAG or EDDG)	43
	3.1.2.1 Process Details	43
	3.1.2.2 Applications	45
	3.2 EDM Combined with ECM	45
	3.2.1 Electrochemical Discharge Machining (ECDM)	45
	3.2.1.1 Introduction	45
	3.2.1.2 Equipment and Working Principle	46
	3.2.1.3 Process Mechanism and Parameters	47
	3.2.1.4 Applications	48
	3.2.2 Electrochemical Discharge Grinding (ECDG)	49
	3.2.2.1 Process Details	49
	3.2.2.2 Applications	50
	References	51
	4 Assisted Hybrid Machining Processes	53
	Abstract	53
	4.1 Vibration-Assisted HMPs	54
	4.1.1 Ultrasonic-Assisted ECM (USECM)	55
	4.1.1.1 Introduction	55
	4.1.1.2 Equipment and Working Principle	55
	4.1.1.3 Process Mechanism and Parameters	56
	4.1.1.4 Applications	57
	4.1.2 Ultrasonic-Assisted EDM (USEDM)	57
	4.1.2.1 Introduction	57
	4.1.2.2 Equipment and Working Principle	58
	4.1.2.3 Process Mechanism and Parameters	59
	4.1.2.4 Applications	59
	4.2 Heat-Assisted HMPs	60
	4.2.1 Laser-Assisted ECM (LAECM)	60
	4.2.1.1 Introduction	60
	4.2.1.2 Equipment and Working Principle	61
	4.2.1.3 Process Mechanism and Parameters	62
	4.2.1.4 Applications	63
	4.2.2 Laser-Assisted EDM (LAEDM)	63
	4.2.2.1 Introduction	63
	4.2.2.2 Working Principle and Applications	63
	4.3 Abrasive-Assisted HMPs	64
	4.3.1 Abrasive-Assisted ECM (AECM)	65
	4.3.1.1 Process Details	65
	4.3.1.2 Applications	66
	4.3.2 Abrasive-Assisted EDM (AEDM)	66
	4.3.2.1 Process Details	66
	4.3.2.2 Applications	68
	4.4 Magnetic Field-Assisted HMPs	68
	4.4.1 Magnetic Field-Assisted EDM (MAEDM)	68
	4.4.2 Magnetic Field-Assisted Abrasive Flow Machining (MAAFM)	69
	4.4.2.1 Introduction and Limitations of AFM	70
	4.4.2.2 Details of MAAFM	70
	References	72
	Index	74