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Preface
The goal of this book is to provide technical insights on recent innovations in the
different classes of advanced manufacturing and processing technologies available
in modern manufacturing sectors. We have detailed and collected information on
working principle, process mechanism, salient features, and unique applications of
various advanced manufacturing techniques. This book aims to present trends and
recent research breakthroughs in the eld of manufacturing processes, optimization
and process planning, metal forming, integrated manufacturing systems, noncon-
ventional machining, additive manufacturing, robotics, process ...