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  1. Priyanka S. Bankar, Mayur S. Sawant Pankaj Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2024), "Microstructural analysis, tribological, and corrosion behavior of Nix-Tiy alloys deposited using micro-Plasma additive manufacturing process", Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-024-10196-0
  2. Priyanka S. Bankar, Pothamsetty Kasi V Rao, Mayur S. Sawant, Pradyumn Kumar Arya, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2024), "Investigations on corrosion behaviour of surface texturing on Ni45Ti55 alloy manufactured using micro-plasma additive manufacturing process", Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 77(9), 2383-2392, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-024-03326-8
  3. Pravin Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Pradeep Dixit (2024), "Modelling of powder catchment efficiency in micro-plasma transferred arc metal additive manufacturing process", Progress in Additive Manufacturing, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40964-024-00742-6
  4. Pradyumn Kumar Arya, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Dan Sathiaraj (2024), "Microstructure and mechanical properties of additively manufactured Ti6Al4VxCryNi alloy", CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 53, 67-80, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2024.07.001
  5. Pradyumn Kumar Arya, Balbir Singh Negi, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Dan Sathiaraj (2024), "Texture study of Ti64xCryNi alloys developed by micro-plasma additive manufacturing process", Materials Letters, 366, Article ID: 136552, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2024.136552
  6. Pradyumn Kumar Arya, Pankaj Kumar, Balbir Singh Negi, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Dan Sathiaraj (2024), "Corrosion behaviour of Ti6Al4VxCryNi alloys fabricated by micro-plasma arc powder additive manufacturing process", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 984, Article ID: 173980, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.173980
  7. Pradyumn Kumar Arya, Pankaj Kumar, Balbir Singh Negi, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Dan Sathiaraj (2024), "Tribological characteristics of additively manufactured Ti6Al4VxCryNi alloys", Materials Today Communications, 38, Article ID: 108113, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2024.108113
  8. Pradyumn Kumar Arya, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Dan Sathiaraj, Vivek Patel (2024), "Development of high strength and lightweight Ti6Al4V5Cr alloy: Microstructure and mechanical characteristics", Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 28, 3526-3540, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.12.271
  9. Vivek Rana, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak (2024), "Non-contact flank modifications of spur gears using cathodic gear tools and mechanisms: An experimental study", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 39(5), 720-734, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2023.2289670
  10. Pankaj Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sharad Gupta (2024), "Microstructure and mechanical characteristics of micro-plasma additively manufactured equiatomic Ti-Nb-Zr-Mo-Ta HEA", Metals and Materials International, 30(3), 646-666, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12540-023-01540-5
  11. Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Kapil Gupta, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2024), "A comparative study of different materials for manufacturing of miniature spur gears by spark erosion wire cutting process", Applied Science and Engineering Progress, 17(2), Article ID: 7263, https://doi.org/10.14416/j.asep.2023.11.003


  1. Vivek Rana, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak (2023), "Development of analytical models for tip, root, and end relieving of spur gears by pulsed electrochemical finishing process", CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 47, 132-157, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2023.09.004
  2. Vivek Rana, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak (2023), "Mathematical modelling and validation of twist-free lead crowning of spur gears by pulsed electrochemical flank modification process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 129(5-6), 2309-2331, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-12468-w
  3. Bhavesh Chaudhary, Mahesh Patel, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Jayaprakash Murugesan, Vivek Rana (2023), "Friction stir powder additive manufacturing of multi-track depositions of Al 6061 alloy for cladding and 3D printing applications", JOM: The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, 75(11), 4782-4792, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-023-06127-4
  4. Bhavesh Chaudhary, Mahesh Patel, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Jayaprakash Murugesan, Vivek Patel (2023), "Friction stir powder additive manufacturing of Al 6061/FeCoNi and Al 6061/Ni metal matrix composites: Reinforcement distribution, microstructure, residual stresses, and mechanical properties", Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 319, Article ID: 118061, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2023.118061
  5. Bhavesh Chaudhary, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Jayaprakash Murugesan, Vivek Patel (2023), "Friction stir powder additive manufacturing of Al 6061 alloy: Enhancing microstructure and mechanical properties by reducing thermal gradient", Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 26, 1168-1184, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.07.270
  6. Pravin Kumar, Bhavesh Chaudhary, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Mahesh Patel, Pradeep Dixit (2023) "Investigation on tribo-characteristics of electrochemical jet machined part manufactured by laser powder bed fusion", Tribology International, 188, Article ID: 108766, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2023.108766
  7. Pravin Kumar, Pradeep Dixit, Bhavesh Chaudhary, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2023), "Surface finishing of an additively manufactured part using electrochemical jet machining", Materials Today Communications, 35, Article ID: 105581, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2023.105581
  8. Pradyumn Kumar Arya, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Dan Sathiaraj (2023), "Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of multi-layer deposition of Ti-6Al-4V-5Ni alloy developed by micro-plasma based metal additive manufacturing process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 126 (11-12), 5391-5408, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-11491-1
  9. Pankaj Kumar, Mayur S Sawant, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Anshu Kumari, Sharad Gupta (2023), "Development of Co-Cr-Mo-xTi alloys by micro-plasma based 3D printing for knee implant applications and its biocompatibility assessment", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 126 (5-6), 2445-2459, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-11277-5
  10. Vivek Rana, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak (2023), "Investigations on tip relieving of spur gears by non-contact process", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 38 (13), 1707-1715, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2023.2176877
  11. Mahesh Patel, Bhavesh Chaudhary, Jayaprakash Murugesan, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2023), "Additive manufacturing of AA6063-ZrO2 composite using friction stir surface additive manufacturing", Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 76(2), 581-588, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-022-02658-7
  12. Bhavesh Chaudhary, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Jayaprakash Murugesan (2023), "Study of microstructure evolution and mechanical properties in friction stir based additive multi-layer manufacturing of Al 6061 alloy: Effect of feedstock material form and heat treatment", Materials Today Communications, 34, Article ID: 105156, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.105156
  13. Pankaj Kumar, Mahesh Patel, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sharad Gupta (2023), "Bio-tribological characteristics of 3D-printed Ti-Ta-Nb-Mo-Zr high entropy alloy in human body emulating biofluids for implant applications", Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion, 9, Article ID: 21, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-022-00739-0
  14. Pankaj Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Saumya Jaiswal, Sharad Gupta (2023), "Development of Ti-Ta-Nb-Mo-Zr high entropy alloy by micro-plasma arc additive manufacturing process for knee implant applications and its biocompatibility evaluation", Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 22, 541-555, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.11.167
  15. Vivek Rana, Anand Petare, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2023), "Sound intensity analysis of straight bevel gears finished by using AFF process", Manufacturing Technology Today, 22(2), 42-49, https://doi.org/10.58368/MTT.22.2.2023.42-49
  16. Vivek Rana, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak (2023), "Improving functional performance characteristics of spur gears through flank modifications by non-contact advanced finishing process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 124, 5-6, 1787-1811, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-10566-9
  17. Naresh Kumar Wagri, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Anand Petare, Sudhansu Ranjan Das, Mohammed Y. Tharwan, Abdulkarim Alansari, Bader Alqahtani, Majed Fattouh, Ammar Elsheikh (2023), "Investigation on the performance of coated carbide tool during dry turning of AISI 4340 alloy steel", Materials, 16(2), Article ID: 668, https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16020668


  1. Mahesh Patel, Bhavesh Chaudhary, Jayaprakash Murugesan, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Vivek Patel (2022),"Enhancement of tensile and fatigue properties of hybrid aluminium matrix composite via multipass friction stir processing", Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 21, 4811-4823, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.11.073
  2. Pankaj Kumar, Mayur S Sawant, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sharad Gupta (2022), "Study of mechanical characteristics of additively manufactured Co-Cr-Mo-2/4/6Ti alloys for knee implant material", CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 39, 261-275, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2022.08.015
  3. Pankaj Kumar, Mayur S Sawant, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sharad Gupta (2022), "Microstructure characterization of Co-Cr-Mo-xTi alloys developed by micro-plasma based additive manufacturing for knee implants" Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 21, 252-266, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.09.033
  4. Bhavesh Chaudhary, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Jayaprakash Murugesan (2022), "Experimental investigation and parametric optimization of friction stir powder additive manufacturing process for aerospace-grade Al alloy", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 123, 603-625, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-10211-5
  5. Bhavesh Chaudhary, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Jayaprakash Murugesan (2022), "Development of friction stir powder deposition process for repairing of aerospace-grade aluminium alloys", CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 38, 252-267, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2022.04.016
  6. Bhavesh Chaudhary, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Jayaprakash Murugesan, Vivek Patel (2022), "Exploring temperature-controlled friction stir powder additive manufacturing process for multi-layer deposition of aluminium alloys", Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 20, 260-268, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.07.049
  7. Vivek Rana, Anand Petare, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Anand Parey (2022), "Using abrasive flow finishing process to reduce noise and vibrations of cylindrical and conical gears", Proceedings IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 236(10), 1341-1354, https://doi.org/10.1177/09544054221075875
  8. Pradyumn Kumar Arya, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Vinay Kumar Patel, Murugesan Jayaprakash (2022), "Developments in friction stir welding of aluminum to magnesium alloy", Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 36(13), 1365-1402, https://doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2021.1975614
  9. Pradyumn Kumar Arya, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Vinay Kumar Patel, Murugesan Jayaprakash (2022), "Microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties of differently cooled friction stir welded joints of Al and Mg alloys", Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties, 10(3), Article ID: 035017, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2051-672X/ac86e2
  10. Pradyumn Kumar Arya, Dan Sathiaraj, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Jayaprakash Murugesan, Kuldeep Kumar Saxena (2022), "Microstructure, mechanical and corrosion behaviour of friction stir welding of AA6061 Al alloy and AZ31B Mg alloy", Metallurgical Research & Technology, 119(4), 413, https://doi.org/10.1051/metal/2022057
  11. Vishal Kharka, Vivek Rana, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Kapil Gupta (2022), "Performance characteristics of spur gears hobbed under MQL, flood lubrication and dry lubrication environments", Lubricants, 10, Article ID: 230, https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants10100230
  12. Vishal Kharka, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Kapil Gupta (2022), "Performance comparison of green lubricants in gear hobbing with minimum quantity lubrication", Tribology International, 173, Article ID: 107582, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2022.107582
  13. Vishal Kharka, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Kapil Gupta (2022), "Sustainability and performance assessment of gear hobbing under different lubrication environments for manufacturing of 20MnCr5 spur gear", Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 31, Article ID: e00388, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2022.e00388
  14. Vishal Kharka, Pravin Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Kapil Gupta (2022), "Flank surface treatment of spur gears machined by MQL assisted hobbing using micro-plasma transferred arc", Defect and Diffusion Forum, 417, 29-34, https://doi.org/10.4028/p-489n95
  15. Mahmood Sharifitabar, Samira Khorshahian, Mahdi Shafiee Afarani, Pravin Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2022), "High-temperature oxidation performance of Inconel 625 superalloy fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing", Corrosion Science, 197, Article ID: 110087, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2022.110087
  16. Pravin Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain Sawant (2022), "Surface roughness prediction in micro-plasma transferred arc metal additive manufacturing process using K-nearest neighbors algorithm", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 119 (5-6), 2985-2987, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-08639-2
  17. Pravin Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Mayur S. Sawant (2022), "Development of theoretical models for dimensions of single-layer multi-track and multi-layer multi-track depositions by micro-PTA additive manufacturing process", Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 17, 95-110, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.12.124
  18. Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Kapil Gupta, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2022),"Developing spiral-conical gears for microsystems by wire-assisted electrical discharge machining", Key Engineering Materials, Key Engineering Materials, 910, 421-435, https://doi.org/10.4028/p-9749q8


  1. Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Kapil Gupta (2021), "A comprehensive investigation on development of lightweight aluminium miniature gears by thermoelectric erosion machining process",ť Micromachines, 12(10), Article ID 1230, https://doi.org/10.3390/mi12101230
  2. Anand Petare, Neelesh Kumar Jain, I.A. Palani (2021), "Simultaneous improvement in microgeometry and surface quality of spur and straight bevel gears by abrasive flow finishing process", Journal of Micromanufacturing, 4(2), 189-206, https://doi.org/10.1177/25165984211021010
  3. Sunil Pathak, Gobinda C. Saha, Musfirah Binti Abdul Hadi, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2021), "Engineered nanomaterials for aviation industry in COVID-19 context: a time-sensitive review", Coatings, 11(4), 382-401, https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings11040382
  4. Pankaj Kumar, Mayur S Sawant, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2021), "Optimization of process parameters in micro-plasma transferred depotion process for cobalt-based alloy", Materials Today: Proceedings, 44(1), 1681-1686, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.840
  5. Pankaj Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2021), "Finite element analysis of femoral prosthesis using Ti-6Al-4 V alloy and TiNbZrTaFe high entropy alloy", Materials Today: Proceedings, 44(1), 1195-1201, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.239


  1. Vishal Kharka, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Kapil Gupta (2020), "Influence of MQL and hobbing parameters on microgeometry deviations and flank roughness of spur gears manufactured by MQL assisted hobbing", Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9(5), 9646-9656, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2020.06.085
  2. Vishal Kharka, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Kapil Gupta (2020), "Predictive modelling and parametric optimization of minimum quantity lubrication assisted hobbing process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 109(5) 1681-1694, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-05757-1
  3. Anand Petare, Gaurav Deshwal, I.A. Palani, Neelesh Kumar Jain, (2020), "Laser texturing of helical and straight bevels gears to enhance finishing performance of AFF process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 110(7), 2221-2238, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-06007-0
  4. Pravin Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2020), "Effect of Material Form on Deposition Characteristics in Micro-Plasma Transferred Arc Additive Manufacturing Process", CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 30, 195-205, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2020.05.008
  5. Pravin Kumar, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Mayur S. Sawant (2020), "Modeling of dimensions and investigations on geometrical deviations of metallic components manufactured by micro-plasma transferred arc additive manufacturing process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 107(7), 3155-3168, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-05218-9
  6. Sagar H Nikam, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Mayur S. Sawant (2020), "Optimization of parameters of micro-plasma transferred arc additive manufacturing process using real coded genetic algorithm” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 106(3), 1239-1252, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-019-04658-2


  1. Stefan Talu, Slawomir Kulesza, Miroslaw Bramowicz, Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2019), "Multiscale surface texture and fractal analysis of straight bevel gears finished by PECH and PECF process", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 34 (16), 1882-1887, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2019.1683578
  2. Mayur S Sawant, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sagar H. Nikam (2019), "Theoretical modelling and finite element simulation of dilution in micro-plasma transferred arc additive manufacturing of metallic materials", International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 164, Article ID 105166, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2019.105166
  3. Sagar H Nikam, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2019), "Modeling and prediction of residual stresses in additive layer manufacturing by micro-plasma transferred arc process using finite element simulation", Transactions of ASME: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 141(6), Article ID 061003 (14 pages), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043264
  4. Jigar Chaudhary, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak, S.C. Koria (2019), “Investigations on thin SS sheets joining by pulsed micro-plasma transferred arc process", Journal of Micromanufacturing, 2(1), 15-24, https://doi.org/10.1177/2516598418820470
  5. Praveen Rai, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak (2019), "Experimental investigations on surface finish and micro-geometry of helical gear in PECH process”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 233(10), 3364-3375, https://doi.org/10.1177/0954406218822095
  6. Anand C Petare, Ankit Mishra, I A Palani, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2019), "Study of laser texturing assisted abrasive flow finishing for enhancing surface quality and microgeometry of spur gears", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 101(1), 785-799, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-018-2944-3
  7. Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak, Muneer Alam (2019), "Synthesis of copper nano-particles by pulsed electrochemical dissolution (PECD) process", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 58(2), 602-608, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.8b03146
  8. Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2019), "Analysis and multi-response optimization of gear quality and surface finish of meso-sized helical and bevel gears manufactured by WSEM process", Precision Engineering, 55, 293-309, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.precisioneng.2018.09.019


  1. Swagat Dwibedi, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak (2018), "Investigations on joining of stainless steel tailored blanks by mirco-PTA Process", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 33 (16), 1851-1863, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2018.1476766
  2. Mayur S Sawant, Neelesh Kumar Jain, I.A. Palani (2018), "Influence of dimple and spot-texturing of HSS cutting tool on machining of Ti-6Al-4V", Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 261, 1-11, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2018.05.032
  3. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018) "Performance of pulsed-electrochemical honing and pulsed-electrochemical finishing of bevel gears" Manufacturing Review, 5, Article ID 14, https://doi.org/10.1051/mfreview/2018012
  4. Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "Exploring WSEM process for manufacturing meso helical and bevel gears", Materials Today: Proceedings, 5(9), 18552-18561, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.06.198
  5. Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "Investigations on surface quality of WEDM manufactured meso bevel and helical gears", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 33(14), 1568-1577, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2017.1415440
  6. Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "Capabilities evaluation of WSEM, milling and hobbing for meso-gear manufacturing", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 33(14), 1539-1548, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2018.1453156
  7. Mayur S Sawant, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "Investigations on additive manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V by micro-plasma transferred arc powder deposition process", Transactions of ASME: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 140(8), Article ID 081014, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040324
  8. Sagar H. Nikam, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "Finite element simulation of pre-heating effect on melt pool size during micro-plasma transferred arc deposition process", IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 389, Article ID 012006, https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/389/1/012006
  9. Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "On productivity of WSEM process for manufacturing meso-sized helical and bevel gears", IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 389, Article ID 012007, https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/389/1/012007
  10. Mayur S Sawant, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "Evaluation of stellite coatings by micro-PTA powder, laser and PTA deposition processes", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 33(10), 1043-1050, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2017.1364764
  11. Anand C. Petare, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "Improving spur gear microgeometry and surface finish by AFF process", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 33(9), 923-934, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2017.1376074
  12. Anand C. Petare, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "A critical review of past research and advances in abrasive flow finishing process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 97(1), 741-782, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-018-1928-7
  13. Anand C. Petare, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "On simultaneous improvement of wear characteristics, surface finish and microgeometry of straight bevel gears by abrasive flow finishing process", Wear, 404, 38-49, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2018.03.002
  14. Sagar H Nikam, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "3D-Finite element simulation and image processing based prediction of width and height of single layer deposition by micro-plasma transferred arc process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 95(9) 3679-3691, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-017-1472-x
  15. Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2018), "State-of-art review of past research on manufacturing of meso and micro cylindrical gears", Precision Engineering, 51, 702-728, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.precisioneng.2017.07.014


  1. Sujeet K Chaubey, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2017), "Investigations on microgeometry of meso bevel and meso helical gears manufactured by WEDM process" The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 93(9), 4217-4231, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-017-0884-y
  2. Mayur S Sawant, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2017), "Characteristics of single-track and multi-track depositions of Stellite by micro-plasma transferred arc powder deposition process", Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 26(8), 4029-4039, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-017-2828-y
  3. Sagar H Nikam, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2017), "Three-dimensional thermal analysis of multi-layer metallic deposition by microplasma transferred arc process using finite element simulation", Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 249, 264-273, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2017.05.043
  4. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2017), "Critical review of electrochemical honing: sustainable and alternative gear finishing process. Part 2: Effects of various process parameters on surface characteristics and material removal rate", Transactions of the IMF: The International Journal of Surface Engineering and Coatings, 95(5), 241-254, https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2017.1338401
  5. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2017), "Critical review of electrochemical honing (ECH): sustainable and alternative gear finishing process. Part 1: Conventional processes and introduction to ECH", Transactions of the IMF: The International Journal of Surface Engineering and Coatings, 95(3), 147-157, https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2017.1306378
  6. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2017), "Modeling and experimental validation of volumetric material removal rate and surface roughness depth of straight bevel gears in pulsed-ECH Process", International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 124-125, 132-144, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2017.03.011
  7. Mayur S Sawant, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2017), "Investigations on wear characteristics of stellite coating by micro-plasma transferred arc powder deposition process", Wear, 378-379, 155-164, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2017.02.041
  8. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain, I.A. Palani (2017), "Effect of applied voltage and electrolyte parameters on pitch, runout, flank topology and finishing productivity of the straight bevel gears in PECH process", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 32(3), 339-347, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2016.1198022


  1. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain, I.A. Palani (2016), "Investigations on surface quality, surface integrity and specific energy consumption in ginishing of straight bevel gears by PECH process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 85(9), 2207-2222, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-016-8876-x
  2. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain, I.A. Palani (2016), "Effect of honing gear hardness on surface quality and micro-geometry improvement of straight bevel gears in PECH process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 85(9), 2197-2205, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-015-7596-y
  3. Suyog Jhavar, C.P. Paul, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2016), "Micro-plasma transferred arc additive manufacturing for die and mold surface remanufacturing", JOM: The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), 68(7), 1801-1809, ttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-016-1932-z
  4. Javed Habib Shaikh, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2016), "Investigations on micro-geometry improvement of straight bevel gears finished by electrochemical honing process", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 85(9), 2223-2234, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-015-7725-7
  5. Javed Habib Shaikh, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak (2016), "Investigations on surface quality improvement of straight bevel gears by electrochemical honing process", Proceedings IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 230(7) 1242-1253, https://doi.org/10.1177/0954405415584899
  6. Neelesh Kumar Jain, A. Potpelwar, Sunil Pathak, N.K. Mehta (2016), "Investigations on geometry and productivity of micro-holes in incoloy 800 by pulsed electrolytic jet drilling", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 85(9), 2083-2095, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-016-8342-9
  7. Pragya Shandilya, Pramod Kumar Jain, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2016), "Modeling and process optimization for wire electric discharge machining of metal matrix composites", International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, 18(4), 377-391, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMMM.2016.077713
  8. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain, I.A. Palani (2016), "Experimental investigations on redefining the surface quality of bevel gears by pulsed-ECH", Transactions of the IMF: The International Journal of Surface Engineering and Coatings, 94(2), 64-69, https://doi.org/10.1080/00202967.2016.1148245
  9. Sagar H. Nikam, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Suyog Jhavar (2016), "Thermal modeling of geometry of single-track deposition in micro-plasma transferred arc deposition process", Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 230, 121-130, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2015.11.022
  10. Kapil Gupta, R.F. Laubscher, J.P. Davim, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2016), "Recent developments in sustainable manufacturing of gears: a review", Journal of Cleaner Production, 112, 3320-3330, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.09.133


  1. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain, I.A. Palani (2015), "On surface quality and wear resistance of straight bevel gears ginished by pulsed electrochemical honing process", International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 10(11), 8869-8885.
  2. Kapil Gupta, Neelesh Kumar Jain, R.F. Laubscher (2015), "Spark-erosion machining of miniature gears: a critical review", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 80(9), 1863-1877, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-015-7130-2
  3. Deepak Raj, R. Tyagi, S.K. Chaubey, A. DSouza, I.A. Palani, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2015), "Investigation on solid state Nd-YAG nano-second laser sssisted dhock peening of miniature gears", Materials Today: Proceedings, 2(4-5), 1755-1762, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2015.07.012
  4. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain, I.A. Palani (2015), "Process performance comparison of ECH and PECH for quality enhancement of bevel gears", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 30(7), 836-841, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2014.994764
  5. Javed Habib Shaikh, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Sunil Pathak (2015), "Performance enhancement of electrochemical honing process using ANN approach for bevel gear finishing", International Journal of Precision Technology, 5(2), 157-169, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPTECH.2015.070640
  6. Javed Habib Shaikh, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2015), "Effect of finishing time and electrolyte composition on geometric accuracy and surface finish of straight bevel gears in ECH Process", CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 8(1) 53-62, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2014.09.002


  1. Sunil Pathak, Neelesh Kumar Jain, I.A. Palani (2014), "On use of pulsed electrochemical honing to improve micro-geometry of bevel gears", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 29(11-12) 1461-1469, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2014.952032
  2. Kapil Gupta, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2014), "Comparative study of wire-EDM and hobbing for manufacturing high quality miniature gears", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 29(11-12) 1470-1476, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2014.941865
  3. Kapil Gupta, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2014), "Analysis and optimization of micro-geometry of miniature spur gears manufactured by wire electric discharge machining", Precision Engineering, 38(4), 728-737, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.precisioneng.2014.03.009
  4. Anand Parey, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Satish Chandra Koria (2014), "Failure analysis of air cooled condenser gearbox", Case Studies in Engineering Failure Analysis, 2(2) 150-156, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csefa.2014.08.003
  5. Kapil Gupta, Sujeet Kumar Chaubey, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2014), "Exploring wire-EDM for manufacturing the high quality meso-gears", Procedia Materials Science, 5, 1755-1760, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mspro.2014.07.365
  6. Suyog Jhavar, Neelesh Kumar Jain, C.P. Paul (2014), "Enhancement of deposition quality in micro-plasma transferred arc deposition process", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 29(8), 1017-1023, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2014.892984
  7. Suyog Jhavar, C.P. Paul, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2014), "Experimental investigation on geometrical aspects of micro-plasma deposited tool steel for repair applications", International of Journal of Modern Physics, 32 (9 pages), https://doi.org/10.1142/S2010194514603470
  8. Kapil Gupta, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2014), "On surface integrity of miniature spur gears manufactured by wire electrical discharge machining", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 72(9-12), 1735-1745, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-014-5772-0
  9. Kapil Gupta, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2014), "Analysis and optimization of the surface finish of the wire electrical discharge machined miniature gears", Proceedings IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 228(5), 673-681, https://doi.org/10.1177/0954405413508938
  10. Suyog Jhavar, Neelesh Kumar Jain, C.P. Paul (2014), "Development of micro-plasma transferred arc (micro-PTA) wire deposition process for additive layer manufacturing applications", Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 214(5), 1102-1110, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2013.12.016
  11. Javed Habib Shaikh, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2014), "Modeling of material removal rate and surface roughness in electrochemical honing of bevel gears", Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 214(2), 200-209, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2013.08.010


  1. Suyog Jhavar, C.P. Paul, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2013), "Causes of failure and repairing options for dies and molds: A review", Engineering Failure Analysis, 34, 519-535, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2013.09.006
  2. Pragya Shandilya, Pramod Kumar Jain, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2013), "RSM and ANN modeling approaches for predicting average cutting speed during WEDM of SiCp/6061 Al MMC", Procedia Engineering, 64: 767-747, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2013.09.152
  3. Javed Habib Shaikh, Neelesh Kumar Jain, V.C. Venkatesh (2013), "Precision finishing of bevel gears by electrochemical honing" Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 28(10), 1117-1123, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2013.811737
  4. Kapil Gupta, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2013), "On micro-geometry of miniature gears manufactured by wire electrical discharge machining", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 28(10), 1153-1159, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2013.792422
  5. Abhishek Das, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2013), "Investigations on tool wear and material deposition aspects of TiC coating on aluminum by electro discharge coating process", International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 27(4-6), 251-262, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMTM.2013.058906
  6. Pragya Shandilya, Pramod Kumar Jain, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2013), "Study on wire electric discharge machining Based on response surface methodology and genetic algorithm", Advanced Material Research, 622-623, 1280-1284, https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.622-623.1280


  1. Pragya Shandilya, Pramod Kumar Jain, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2012), "Prediction of surface roughness during wire electrical discharge machining of SiCp/6061 Al MMC", International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 12(3), 301-315, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJISE.2012.049413
  2. Pragya Shandilya, Pramod Kumar Jain, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2012), "Parametric optimization during wire electrical discharge machining of SiCp/6061 Al MMC using response surface methodology", Procedia Engineering, 38: 2371-2377, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2012.06.283
  3. Pragya Shandilya, Pramod Kumar Jain, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2012), "On wire breakage and microstructure in WEDC of SiCp/6061 aluminum metal matrix composites", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 61(9), 1199-1207, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-012-4095-2
  4. Joy Prakash Misra, Pramod Kumar Jain, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Harpreet Singh (2012), "Effects of electrolyte composition and temperature on precision finishing of spur gears by pulse electrochemical honing (PECH)", International Journal Precision Technology, 3(1), 37-50, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPTECH.2012.045987
  5. Pragya Shandilya, Pramod Kumar Jain, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2012), "Neural network based modeling in wire electric discharge machining of SiCp/6061 aluminium metal matrix composite", Advanced Materials Research, 383-390, 6679-6683, https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.383-390.6679


  1. Pragya Shandilya, Pramod Kumar Jain, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2011), "Modeling and analysis of surface roughness in WEDC of SiCp/6061 Al MMC through response surface methodology", International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 3(1) 531-535, http://www.ijest.info/docs/IJEST11-03-01-116.pdf
  2. Pragya Shandilya, Pramod Kumar Jain, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2011), "Modelling and analysis of average cutting speed in WEDM of SiCp/6062 Al metal matrix composites", Manufacturing Technology Today, 10 (4), 18-26.
  3. Pragya Shandilya, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Pramod Kumar Jain (2011), "Experimental studies on wire electric discharge cutting of SiCp/6061 aluminium metal matrix composites", Key Engineering Materials, 450, 173-176, https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.450.173


  1. Joy Prakash Misra, Neelesh Kumar Jain, Pramod Kumar Jain (2010), "Investigations on precision finishing of helical gears by electro chemical honing (ECH) process", Proceedings IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224 (12), 1817-1830, https://doi.org/10.1243/09544054JEM1836


  1. Neelesh Kumar Jain, L. Ramlal Naik, Abhay Kumar Dubey, Harbhajan Singh Shan (2009), "State of art review of electrochemical honing of internal cylinders and gears", Proceedings IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 223(6), 665-681, https://doi.org/10.1243/09544054JEM1381
  2. T.V.S. Reddy, Dhirendra Kumar Dwivedi, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2009), "Adhesive wear of stir cast hypereutectic Al-Si-Mg alloy under reciprocating sliding conditions", Wear, 266 (1-2), 1-5, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2008.05.003
  3. T.V.S. Reddy, Dhirendra Kumar Dwivedi, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2009), "Effect of stir casting on the microstructure and adhesive wear characteristics of cast Al-Si-Cu alloy", Proceedings IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 223(1), 83-87, https://doi.org/10.1243/09544054JEM1196
  4. Abhay Kumar Dubey, Harbhajan Singh Shan, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2009) "Precision micro-finishing by electro-chemical honing", International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management, 17(4), 364-372, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMTM.2009.023953


  1. Abhay Kumar Dubey, Harbhajan Singh Shan, Neelesh Kumar Jain (2008), "Analysis of surface roughness and out-of-roundness in electro-chemical honing of internal cylinders", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 38(5), 491-500, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-007-1180-z


  1. Neelesh Kumar Jain, Vijay Kumar Jain, Sunil Jha (2007), "Parametric optimization of advanced fine finishing processes", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 34(11-12), 1191-1213, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-006-0682-4
  2. Neelesh Kumar Jain, Vijay Kumar Jain, (2007), "Optimization of electro-chemical machining process parameters using genetic algorithms", Machining Science and Technology, 11(2), 235-258, https://doi.org/10.1080/10910340701350108
  3. Neelesh Kumar Jain, Vijay Kumar Jain, Kalyanmoy Deb (2007), "Optimization of process parameters of mechanical type advanced machining processes using genetic algorithms", International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 47(6), 900-919, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2006.08.001


  1. Neelesh Kumar Jain, Vijay Kumar Jain (2003), "Process selection methodology for advanced machining processes", Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 2(1), 5-45, https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219686703000204
  2. Neelesh Kumar Jain, Vijay Kumar Jain (2003), "An integrated and automated process planning system for advanced machining environment", International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory Applications and Practice, 10(2), 98-106.


  1. Neelesh Kumar Jain, Vijay Kumar Jain (2001), "Modeling of material removal in mechanical type of advanced machining processes: a state-of-art review", International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 41(11), 1573-1635, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0890-6955(01)00010-4

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