Next-Generation Hybrid Post-processing of Additively Manufactured Components: Techniques, Integration, and Industry 4.0 Innovations
Hybrid Manufacturing Processes: From Micromachining to Additive Manufacturing, De Gruyter, ss.179-204, 2026
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1515/9783111704456-008
- Yayınevi: De Gruyter
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.179-204
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Additive manufacturing, dimensional accuracy, hybrid techniques, mechanical properties, post-processing, surface finish
- Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Additive manufacturing (AM) enables the fabrication of complex, customized components with high design flexibility. However, limitations such as poor surface finish, dimensional inaccuracies, residual stresses, and microstructural defects often necessitate post-processing to meet industrial standards. This chapter presents a comprehensive review of hybrid post-processing strategies that synergistically integrate mechanical, thermal, chemical/electrochemical, and laser-based techniques to overcome the individual shortcomings of conventional methods, for the parts fabricated by AM. Recent advancements are highlighted, including artificial intelligence-driven parameter optimization, digital twins for predictive process control, and sustainable hybridization using eco-friendly media and energy-efficient cycles. Intra-category (e.g., machining + abrasive flow machining) and cross-category (e.g., machining + laser shock peening) combinations are analyzed in terms of surface quality (Ra < 0.1 µm), mechanical enhancement (>200% fatigue life), and process sustainability. The integration of hybrid techniques with Industry 4.0 technologies such as in situ monitoring and real-time feedback demonstrates a transformative shift toward autonomous, high-precision manufacturing. Sector-specific case studies in aerospace, biomedical, and automotive applications underscore the industrial relevance of these advancements. This chapter also provides a future-forward framework for achieving zero-defect, resource-efficient post-processing of AM parts.