This book discusses advances in materials processing, especially recent trends and applications in welding, grinding, and surface treatment processes. A description of current trends in and innovative aspects of the grinding technology, grinding applications, and surface treatment processes is presented, including the grinding technological parameters, grinding machining methods, new and improved technologies of grinding, design of tools for grinding, construction and materials of grinding tools, surface treatment using grinding in adhesive technology, surface characterization after grinding, and new trends in grinding applications in various industries and other technical and technological areas. Grinding technology plays an important role in the surface finishing and surface treatment of many components. The purpose of this book is to provide information on the characteristics and applications of grinding technology. This information enables engineers, scientists, and designers to make effective use of grinding technology and surface treatment in the manufacturing process of various construction elements and the effective development of this technique.

The automotive industry is under constant pressure to design vehicles capable of meeting increasingly demanding challenges such as improved fuel economy, enhanced safety and effective emission control. Drawing on the knowledge of leading experts, Advanced materials in automotive engineering explores the development, potential and impact of using such materials.Beginning with a comprehensive introduction to advanced materials for vehicle lightweighting and automotive applications, Advanced materials in automotive engineering goes on to consider nanostructured steel for automotive body structures, aluminium sheet and high pressure die-cast aluminium alloys for automotive applications, magnesium alloys for lightweight powertrains and automotive bodies, and polymer and composite moulding technologies. The final chapters then consider a range of design and manufacturing issues that need to be addressed when working with advanced materials, including the design of advanced automotive body structures and closures, technologies for reducing noise, vibration and harshness, joining systems, and the recycling of automotive materials.With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Advanced materials in automotive engineering is an invaluable guide for all those involved in the engineering, design or analysis of motor vehicle bodies and components, as well as all students of automotive design and engineering. - Explores the development, potential and impact of using advanced materials for improved fuel economy, enhanced safety and effective mission control in the automotive industry - Provides a comprehensive introduction to advanced materials for vehicle lightweighting and automotive applications - Covers a range of design ideas and manufacturing issues that arise when working with advanced materials, including technologies for reducing noise, vibration and harshness, and the recycling of automotive materials