Preface	6
	Contents	8
	Overview	11
	1.1 Manufacturing Processes	11
	1.2 Need for Modeling and Optimization of Manufacturing Processes	12
	1.3 Some Important Modeling and Optimization Techniques	14
	References	61
	Modeling and Optimization of Machining Processes	65
	2.1 Introduction	65
	2.2 Milling Process	67
	2.3 Grinding Process	94
	2.4 Turning Process	117
	2.5 Drilling Process	135
	2.6 Finishing Processes	157
	References	170
	Modeling and Optimization of Modern Machining Processes	186
	3.1 Modern Machining Processes	186
	3.2 AWJM Process	187
	3.3 Ultrasonic Machining Process	201
	3.4 Wire Electric Discharge Machining (WEDM) Process	212
	3.5 ECM Process	231
	3.6 LBM Process	249
	3.7 Electro Chemical Discharge Machining: A Hybrid Machining Process	261
	3.8 Micro-Milling Process	266
	3.9 Micro-Drilling Process	274
	References	282
	Modeling and Optimization of Nano- finishing Processes	294
	4.1 Introduction	294
	4.2 Abrasive Flow Machining Process	295
	4.3 Magnetic Abrasive Finishing Process	307
	4.4 Magnetorheological Abrasive Flow Finishing Process	316
	4.5 Electrolytic In-process Dressing Process	318
	References	322
	Modeling and Optimization of Rapid Prototyping Processes	326
	5.1 Introduction	326
	5.2 Modeling and Optimization	327
	References	345
	Environmental Aspects of Manufacturing Processes	348
	6.1 Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing	348
	6.2 Environment-friendly Machining	351
	References	366
	Meta-Heuristic Optimization Techniques: Sample Codes	370
	A.1.1 ABC Code	370
	A.1.2 PSO Code	375
	A.1.3 SA Code	382
	Index	387