Fabrication and Processing of Shape Memory Alloys

1.      Introduction to shape memory alloy

(Includes introduction to the shape memory alloy, types, super elasticity and shape memory effect, phase diagram, its applications, challenges for manufacturing, deformation mechanism etc.)

2.      Machining of SMAs

a.      Conventional machining

b.      Non-conventional machining

(Includes different non-conventional processes such as EDM, WEDM, laser machining, etc. for process and properties)

3.      Welding and Joining of SMAs

a.      Fusion and beam welding processes

(Includes studies on FW, FSW, USW, diffusion bonding, resistance welding etc. for process, process variables, dissimilar materials, properties, microstructures, and applications)

4.      Processing of SMAs

4.1 Additive Manufacturing

                                                              i.      Selective Laser Sintering

                                                          iii.      Laser Engineered Net Shaping

                                                          iv.      Electron Beam Melting

4.2  Friction stir processing

4.3  Equal channel angular processing

(These processing processes will be reviewed for process condition, process factors and properties)