Intelligent Machining

Manufacturing, as an industry, has been undergoing huge transformation in recent times due to technological development, putting manufacturing at the intersection of traditional techniques and advanced computational intelligence. This new volume, Intelligent Machining: Using Computational Intelligence to Optimize Manufacturing Processes, provides an understanding of the nuances of this transformation. The book begins with an exploration into the realm of high-strength steel sections, charting their importance and utility. It further goes on to elucidate the selection of a CNC lathe using the TOPSIS method. Bibliometric insights into multi-objective optimization and metaheuristic algorithms are also discussed as is the development of high entropy alloys. The book delves into practical applications of computational intelligence, including optimizing investment casting process parameters, enhancing mobile robot navigation performance, and more. The intricate processes behind fabrication is also explored along with a study of wear and thermal behaviors of advanced composite coatings. The concluding chapters further discuss the merging of computational techniques and traditional processes with chapters on topics ranging from the fabrication of lightweight aluminum-based magnetic metals to the cutting-edge use of the artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm in laser welding. Painting a comprehensive picture of the state-of-the-art advancements and methodologies that are reshaping the manufacturing world, this book will be valuable to seasoned industry professionals, academic researchers, and even students new to the world of intelligent machining.