Biosketch

• Developed a research laboratory for “Electro Chemical Discharge Machining Process” in the department, project sponsored by D.S.T. titled, “Influence of Process Parameters in Electro Chemical Spark Machining”. Worked as Principal Investigator of the Project.
• Established a “Centre for Rapid Prototyping & Product Development”, first of its kind Lab. by procuring and establishing a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machine with CAD software’s.
• Developed “Kinematics & Dynamics of Machinery” laboratory in the department by procuring and establishing Lab. Apparatus / Equipments etc.
• Centre Superintendent of Theory Examinations.

Areas of Interest

Unconventional Machining Processes (EDM/ECM/ECDM/ECAM)

Micromachining

Additive Manufacturing

List of Publications

1.    Jain V.K., Chak-S.K., “Electrochemical Spark Trepanning of Alumina and Quartz”, Int. Journal of Machining Science and Technology, Vol. 4 (2) (2000) 277-290. (Print ISSN: 1091-0344, Online ISSN: 1532-2483). Impact Factor 0.703. https://doi.org/10.1080/10940340008945710

2.    Chak S. K., Rao P. V., “Trepanning of Al2O3 by Electro-Chemical Discharge Machining (ECDM) Process using abrasive electrode with pulsed DC supply”, Int. Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, Vol. 47 (2007) 2061 – 2070. (Print ISSN: 0890-6955). Impact Factor 3.350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2007.05.009

3.    Chak S. K., Rao P. V., “Drilling of Al2O3 using pulsed DC supply with rotary abrasive electrode by Electro-Chemical Discharge (ECD) Process”, Int. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 39 (2008) 633 – 641. (Print ISSN: 0268-3768, Online ISSN: 1433-3015). Impact Factor 1.78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00170-007-1263-x

4.    Chak S. K., Rao P. V., “Machining of SiC by ECDM process using different electrode configurations under the effect of pulsed DC”, Int. J. Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 28, Nos. 1/2/3 (2014) 39-56. (Print ISSN: 1368-2148, Online ISSN: 1741-5195). https://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJMTM.2014.064629

5.    Chak S. K., “Electrochemical Discharge Machining – Discharge Generation: A Review”, Journal of Material Science and Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 10, April – June 2015, 49-53. (Print ISSN: 2393-9095, Online ISSN: 2393-9109).

6.    Chak S. K., “Spark-assisted electrochemical drilling of ceramics”, Int. Journal of Precision Technology (IJPT), Vol. 6, No. 2, 2016, 171-189. (Print ISSN: 1755-2060, Online ISSN: 1755-2079). https://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJPTECH.2016.078191

7.    Chak S. K., “Electro Chemical Discharge Machining: Process Capabilities”, Int. Journal of mechanical and production engineering (IJMPE), Vol. 4, No. 8, Aug. 2016, 135-146. (ISSN: 2320-2092).  iraj.doionline.org/dx/IJMPE-IRAJ-DOIONLINE-5436

8.    Vani V. V., Chak S. K., “A Review on Electro Chemical Discharge Machining of Al based MMC”, Int. Journal of mechanical and production engineering (IJMPE), Vol. 4, No. 8, Aug. 2016, 128-134. (ISSN: 2320-2092). iraj.doionline.org/dx/IJMPE-IRAJ-DOIONLINE-5435

9.    Vani V. V., Chak S. K., “The effect of process parameters in Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites with Powder Metallurgy”, Int. Journal of Manufacturing Review”, Vol. 5, No. 7, June 2018, 1-13. (e ISSN:2265-4224). https://doi.org/10.1051/mfreview/2018001

10.    Chinu Kumari, Chak S. K., “A review on magnetically assisted abrasive finishing and their critical process parameters”, Int. Journal of Manufacturing Review, Vol. 5, No. 13, Oct. 2018, (e ISSN:2265-4224). https://doi.org/10.1051/mfreview/2018010

11.    Chinu Kumari, Chak S. K., “Study on influential parameters of hybrid AFM processes: A Review”, Int. Journal of Manufacturing Review, Vol. 6, No. 23, Sept. 2019, (e ISSN:2265-4224). https://doi.org/10.1051/mfreview/2019022

12.    Chinu Kumari, Sanjay Kumar Chak & Vamula Vijay Vani  “Experimental investigations and optimization of machining parameters for Magneto-rheological Abrasive Honing process”, Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 35, No. 14, June 2020,  1622-1630, (Print ISSN:10426914, Online:15322475), Impact Factor 3.59. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2020.1779938

13.    Vani V. V., Chak S. K., “Effect of loose abrasive mixed electrolyte on the aspect ratio of blind holes drilled in soda-lime glass by ECDM process”, Int. Journal of Manufacturing Review”, Vol. 7, No. 37, Oct 2020, 1-13. (eISSN:2265-4224). https://doi.org/10.1051/mfreview/2020035

14.    Chinu Kumari, Sanjay Kumar Chak, “Experimental studies on material removal behavior in MRAH based finishing technique”, Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 36, No. 8, Feb. 2021, 916-926, (Print ISSN:10426914, Online:15322475), Impact Factor 3.59. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2021.1885699

15.    Chinu Kumari, Sanjay Chak, “Experimental investigations on finishing of brass specimen by magneto-rheological honing technique”, Journal of Micro Manufacturing. Vol 5 No. 2, June 2, 2021 (Print ISSN: 2516-5984). https://doi.org/10.1177/25165984211015785 

16.    Vani V.V., Chak S. K., “Performance of SiC and Al2O3 loose abrasives in the electrochemical discharge machining process”, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing systems. Vol. 21, No. 01, 233-253. 2022 (ISSN Print: 0219-6867, Online:1793-6896) https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219686722500032

17.    Gupta S. N., Chak S. K., “Grinding temperature and its consequences on induced residual stresses during grinding of nickel-based superalloys: a review”, Engineering Research Express, Vol. 4, No. 4, 03 Jan. 2023 (Online ISSN: 2631-8695). https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-8695/acaa1d

Conference Papers

18.    Chak S. K., Rao P. V., “Machining of SiC by ECDM process using different electrode configurations under the effect of pulsed DC”, presented at 4th International & 25th AIMTDR 2012 Conference Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India (14th – 16th Dec. 2012) Vol. (1) 513 - 519. 

19.    Chinu Kumari, Chak S. K., “Parametric study of magnetorheological abrasive honing process for freeform surfaces”, 11th International Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering (COPEN 2019), IIT Indore, 14-12-2019.

20.    Chinu Kumari, Chak S. K., “Current status and important process parameters of advanced abrasive based nano-finishing processes”, Conference on advanced manufacturing & materials processing (CAMMP-2021), MNIT Jaipur, 24-07-2021.

21.    Ojha B., Chak S. K., “Generation of metal oxide nanoparticles by electrochemical discharge machining: A review”, presented in INCOME 21, 25-26 Nov. 2021, NSUT, New Delhi.

22.    Gupta S. N., Chak S. K., "Sustainable Development and Applications of Nanofluids in Grinding", Int. Conf. on Recent Trends in Engineering Science, Technology and Management (IC-RTETM-2022), 23-25 Feb. 2022. Nashik.