Production and industrial engineering Books

Book SynopsisDie vorliegende Dissertation entstand während meiner Tätigkeit als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Institut für Werkzeugmaschinen und Betriebswissenschaften (iwh) der Technischen Universität München. Herrn Prof. Dr. -Ing. Dr. h. c. Joachim Milberg und Herrn Prof. Dr. -Ing. Gunther Reinhart, den Leitern dieses Instituts, gilt mein besonderer Dank für die wohlwollende Förderung und großzügige Unterstützung meiner Arbeit. Bei Herrn Prof. Dr. -Ing. H. Hoffmann, dem Leiter des Lehrstuhls für Umformtechnik und Gießereiwesen der TU München der Technischen Universität München, möchte ich mich für die Übernahme des Korreferates und die aufmerksame Durchsicht der Arbeit sehr herzlich bedanken. Darüberhinaus bedanke ich mich bei allen Mitarbclterinnen und Mitarbcitern des Instituts sowie allen Studenten, die mich bei der Erstellung meiner Arbeit unterstützt haben, recht herzlich. München, im Dczembcr 1998 Lothar Bauer Inhaltsverzeichnis Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 1 Einleitung 2 Ausgangssituation und Grundlagen 3 2. 1 Prozeßkette zur Fertigung von Bauteilen 3 4 2. 1. 1 Konstruktion 2. 1. 2 Arbeitsvorbereitung 5 8 2. 1. 3 Fertigung 2. 2 Anlagen 9 2. 2. 1 Handhabungsgeräte 9 2. 2. 2 Steuerung ll 2. 2. 3 Laseranordnung 12 14 2. 2. 4 Sensorik! Aktorik 2. 3 Randbedingungen für die Programmierung und Bearbeitung 15 15 2. 3. 1 Einflußgrößen auf die Bearbeitung 2. 3. 2 Restriktionen und Freiräume 17 2. 3. 3 Bearbeitungsstrategien 18 2. 3. 3. 1 Anschnitt 19 2. 3. 3. 2 Bearbeitung von Ecken 19 2. 3. 3. 3 Anstellen des Bearbeitungskopfes an kritischen Konturelementen 20 2. 3. 3.Table of Contents1 Einleitung.- 2 Ausgangssituation und Grundlagen.- 3 Zielsetzung der Arbeit.- 4 CAD/CAM-Prozeßkette: Geometriemodellierung.- 5 CAD/CAM-Prozeßkette: Programmierung.- 6 CAD/CAM-Prozeßkette: Einbindung der Fertigung.- 7 Anwendungsbeispiele.- 8 Bewertung.- 9 Zusammenfassung und Ausblick.- 10 Literatur.

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Book SynopsisFor the majority of industrial companies, customizing products and services is among the most critical means to deliver true customer value and achieve superior competitive advantage. This book presents an operational procedure for the design of product configuration systems in industrial companies. It is based on the experience gained from more than forty product configuration projects in companies providing customers with tailored products and services.Trade ReviewAus den Rezensionen: "‘Product Customization’ zeigt auf sehr anschauliche Art und Weise, wie eine Strategie der kundenindividuellen Massenproduktion ... durch die Modularisierung von Produkten ... umgesetzt werden kann. ... Hvam, Mortensen und Riis verbinden sehr geschickt in ihrem Buch Theorie und Praxis und zeigen ... umfassend Vorgehensweisen auf, wie Konfigurationssysteme schrittweise aufgebaut werden können. … Die Darstellungen werden flankiert von abgewandelten Praxisbeispielen. … Die Autoren selbst haben in mehr als 40 Fallen ... Konfigurationslösungen entwickelt, was der Praxisorientierung des Buchs zugute kommt. Für Unternehmen ... ist das Buch äußerst empfehlenswert." (Dr. Heiner Depner, in: RKW Bücherdienst, 2008, Issue 4, S. 7 f.)Table of ContentsSpecification Processes and Product Configuration.- The Procedure.- Development of Specification Processes.- Analysis of the Product Range.- Object-Oriented Modelling.- Knowledge Representation and Forms of Reasoning for Expert Systems.- Choosing Configuration Software.- Product Configuration at F.L. Smidth.

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Book SynopsisDie Beiträge zu dem Band zeigen die Entwicklung der Instandhaltung hin zu einem vorbeugenden Instrument zur Gewährleistung eines sicheren und wirtschaftlichen Betriebs technischer Systeme. Planungsprozesse der Instandhaltung im Fabrik- und Anlagenlebenszyklus werden systematisiert, Typologien technischer Anlagen dargestellt und die unterschiedlichen Anforderungen an Planungsabläufe und Durchführung von Instandhaltungsprozessen beschrieben. Auch neue Instrumente aus dem Bereich der Informations- und Telekommunikationstechnologien werden behandelt.Table of ContentsDie Instandhaltung im Wandel.- Grundlagen der Instandhaltung.- Methoden und Werkzeuge zur Instandhaltung technischer Systeme.- Informationsmanagement in der Instandhaltung.- Aus- und Weiterbildung des Instandhaltungspersonals.

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Book SynopsisManufacturing is the basic industrial activity generating real value. Cutting and abrasive technologies are the backbone of precision production in machine, automotive and aircraft building as well as of production of consumer goods. We present the knowledge of modern manufacturing in these technologies on the basis of scientific research. The theory of cutting and abrasive processes and the knowledge about their application in industrial practice are a prerequisite for the studies of manufacturing science and an important part of the curriculum of the master study in German mechanical engineering. The basis of this book is our lecture “Basics of cutting and abrasive processes” (4 semester hours/3 credit hours) at the Leibniz University Hannover, which we offer to the diploma and master students specializing in manufacturing science.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the technology of cutting and abrasive processes.- Chip formation.- Chip control.- Forces and powers in cutting and abrasive processes.- Energy conversion.- Modeling.- Wear.- Cutting materials.- High Speed Cutting.- Hard Cutting, Process Design.- Hard machining quality.- Broaching.- Grinding.- Gear grinding.- Process chain.- Surface.- Cooling lubrication.

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Book SynopsisComputer Aided Engineering may be defined as an approach to solving tech­ nological problems in which most or all of the steps involved are automated through the use of computers, data bases and mathematical models. The success of this ap­ proach, considering hot forming, is tied very directly to an understanding of material behaviour when subjected to deformation at high temperatures. There is general agreement among engineers that not enough is known about that topic -and this gave the initial impetus for the project described in the present study. The authors secured a research grant from NATO (Special Research Grant #390/83) with a mandate to study the "State-of-the-Art of Controlled Rolling". What follows is the result of that study. There are five chapters in this Monograph. The first one, entitled "State-of-the­ Art of Controlled Rolling" discusses industrial and laboratory practices and research designed to aid in the development of microalloyed steels of superior quality. Follow­ ing this is the chapter "Methods of Determining Stress-Strain Curves at Elevated Temperatures". The central concern here is the material's resistance to deformation or in other words, its flow strength, the knowledge of which is absolutely essential for the efficient and economical utilization of the computers controlling the rolling process.Table of Contents1 State-of-the-Art of Controlled Rolling.- 2 Methods of Determining Stress-Strain Curves at Elevated Temperatures.- 3 Metallurgical Study of the Hot Upsetting of 1035 Steel.- 4 Computer-Aided Analysis and Modelling of Plastic Behaviour of Steels at Elevated Temperatures.- 5 Mapping Dynamic Material Behaviour.- Appendix Flow Curves of Microalloyed Steels.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Flow Curves of Steel #1.- 3. Flow Curves of Steel #2.- 4. References.- Author Index.

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Book SynopsisDieser Band ist das Ergebnis der mehrjährigen Tätigkeit eines von der Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI) angeregten Arbeitskreises. Das wirtschaftlich eminent wichtige und sich rapide entwickelnde Gebiet der rechnerunterstützten Systeme in der Fertigung zeigte einen großen Bedarf für ein solches Handbuch. Durch dieses Buch soll einerseits dem Experten ein Leitfaden und Nachschlagewerk in die Hand gegeben und andererseits das Management bei der Entscheidungsvorbereitung auf diesem Gebiet unterstützt werden. Es soll eine Hilfestellung sowohl bei der Beurteilung und Auswahl als auch bei der Entwicklung und Einführung solcher Systeme geben. Unter den vielen von Computer Aided Manufacturing beeinflußten Unternehmensbereichen ist besonders die Entwicklung aufzuführen, in der heute häufig schon mit CAD-Techniken gearbeitet wird. Der Bereich CAD wird eingehend in dem ebenfalls von der GI initiierten CAD-Handbuch behandelt und ist daher in dem vorliegenden CAM-Handbuch ausgespart. Das CAD- und das CAM-Handbuch sind somit als zwei sich ergänzende Werke zu betrachten. Der Leser, der sich intensiv mit CAM befaßt, sollte genügend Grundkenntnisse über CAD besitzen, um die Zusammenhänge zwischen diesen beiden Technologien zu verstehen.Table of Contents0 Einführung.- 0.1 Literatur zur Einführung.- 1 Das Unternehmen und sein Umfeld.- 1.1 Vorbemerkungen.- 1.2 Unternehmensziele.- 1.3 Einflüsse des Umfeldes auf die Unternehmensziele.- 1.4 Struktur eines Unternehmens der fertigenden Industrie.- 1.5 Informations-und Materialflüsse im Unternehmen.- 1.6 Unternehmensstrategie.- 1.7 Literatur zu Kapitel 1.- 2 Unternehmen und rechnerunterstützte Produktion.- 2.1 Vorbemerkungen.- 2.2 Begriffe der rechnerunterstützten Produktion.- 2.3 Problemfelder der rechnerunterstützten Produktion.- 2.4 Kosten der Rechnerunterstützung.- 2.5 Literatur zu Kapitel 2.- 3 Arbeitsplanung.- 3.1 Vorbemerkungen.- 3.2 Informationsfluß im Umfeld der Arbeitsplanung.- 3.3 Aufgaben der Arbeitsplanung.- 3.4 Informationsfluß innerhalb der Arbeitsplanung.- 3.5 DV-Unterstützung für die Arbeitsplanung.- 3.6 Wirtschaftlichkeit.- 3.7 Literatur zu Kapitel 3.- 4 NC-Werkzeugmaschinen, Industrieroboter, CNC-Koordinatenmeßgeräte.- 4.1 Vorbemerkungen.- 4.2 NC-Werkzeugmaschinen.- 4.3 Industrieroboter.- 4.4 CNC-Koordinatenmeßgeräte.- 4.5 Zusammenfassung.- 4.6 Literatur zu Kapitel 4.- 5 Fertigung.- 5.1 Vorbemerkungen.- 5.2 Beschreibung des Umfeldes.- 5.3 Informationsfluß in der Fertigung.- 5.4 Rechnerunterstützung bei der Informationsverarbeitung in der Fertigung.- 5.5 Maßnahmen zur Vorbereitung und zum Einsatz von rechnerunterstützten Systemen.- 5.6 Wirtschaftlichkeit von CAM-Systemen.- 5.7 Zusammenfassung.- 5.8 Literatur zu Kapitel 5.- 6 Qualitätssicherung.- 6.1 Vorbemerkungen.- 6.2 Ein idealisiertes Qualitätssicherungssystem.- 6.3 Objekte der Qualitätssicherung.- 6.4 Schnittstellen der rechnerunterstützten Qualitätssicherung.- 6.5 CAQ-Bausteine.- 6.6 Beitrag von CAQ zur Wirtschaftlichkeit von CAM.- 6.7 Literatur zu Kapitel 6.- 7 Integration.- 7.1 Vorbemerkungen.- 7.2 Technische Aspekte.- 7.3 Organisatorische Aspekte.- 7.4 Personelle Aspekte.- 7.5 Literatur zu Kapitel 7.- 8 Auswirkungen der Integration auf die Wirtschaftlichkeit von Investitionen in eine rechnergesteuerte Produktion.- 8.1 Vorbemerkungen.- 8.2 Wirtschaftlichkeitsrelevante Eigenschaften rechnerunterstützter Systeme in der Produktion.- 8.3 Wirkungsanalyse rechnerunterstützter Systeme in der Produktion.- 8.4 Probleme der Investitionsrechnung.- 8.5 Modifiziertes Verfahren der dynamischen Investitionsrechnung.- 8.6 Zusammenfassung.- 8.7 Literatur zu Kapitel 8.- Mitarbeiterliste.

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Book SynopsisThe first part of this third volume focuses on the design of mechatronic components, in particular the feed drives of machine tools used to generate highly dynamic drive movements. Engineering guides for the selection and design of important machine components, the control technology of feed drives, and the measuring systems required for position capture are presented. Another focus is on process and diagnostic equipment for manufacturing machines and systems. The second part describes control concepts including programming methods for various applications of modern production systems. Programmable logic controllers (PLC), numerical controllers (NC) and robot controllers (RC) are part of these presentations. In the context of automated manufacturing systems, the various levels of the automation pyramid and the importance of control systems are also outlined. Finally, the volume deals with the engineering of machines and plants. The German Machine Tools and Production Systems Compendium has been completely revised. The previous five-volume series has been condensed into three volumes in the new ninth edition with colored technical illustrations throughout. This first English edition is a translation of the German ninth edition. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Feed axes in machine tools.- Dynamic behavior of feed axes.- Feed drives for path generation.- Design of feed drives.- Process monitoring.- Automation of machines and plants.- Mechanical control systems.- Basics of information processing.- Electrical control systems.- Numerical controllers.- Command variable generation and interpolation.- Robots and robot controllers.- Production control systems.- Engineering.

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Book SynopsisFor many engineering tasks extensive computations or visualizations are required. The well established Matlab and Octave (a very similar open source software) are excellent tools for modeling, computing and visualization. This book will help the reader to acquire basic knowledge and elementary programming skills with Octave/Matlab. Basic data and programming structures are presented and for the most often used commands illustrative code samples are provided. The selection of the presented commands is guided by the typical needs of engineers. With these skills many and more difficult problems can be solved successfully. It is shown how basic statistical questions can be answered and how results are visualized using appropriate types of graphical representation. A selection of typical, independent engineering problems is presented, together with algorithms to solve these problems. Special attention is given to the methods of linear and nonlinear regression. The high level tool Matlab/Octave is used to develop computational code for micro controllers. The codes and data files for the book are available on Github and on Springer Link.The Target Groups Students in electrical and mechanical engineering and engineering fields in general Working engineers Table of ContentsIntroduction to Octave/MATLAB.- Elementary Statistics With Octave/MATLAB.- Engineering Applications.

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Book SynopsisRotordynamics are of great importance in the design, manufacture and assembly of turbomachines as well as in ensuring their safe operation. Also important are the dynamics of the foundation and its interaction with the dynamics of the rotor. This book is divided into four parts. Following a presentation of the basic theory the dynamics of rotors supported on several bearings. The third part describes the dynamics of foundations of turbine line-outs and the calculations for a turbomachine coupled with its foundation. The last part includes a section on estimation procedures, a comprehensive presentation of the theoryand practice of rotors having a transverse crack, a section on the mathematical fundamentals and a description of the computer program used for the examples in the book. The book addresses both the practical engineer and the theoretician and should provide manufacturers, operators, university and polytechnic lecturers and students with an understanding of the vibrations of turbomachines. The results are described in such a way that they can be easily understood and applied.Table of Contents1 Introduction.- 2 The one Degree of Freedom System.- 3 Shaft with Central Disc.- 4 Shaft with Non Central Disc.- 5 The Short and the Long Rotor.- 6 Oil-Film Bearings.- 7 Rotors with Oil-film Bearings.- 8 Vertical Rotors.- 9 Rolling-element Bearings.- 10 Shaft Seals.- 11 Steam Whirl.- 12 Internal Damping.- 13 Non-circular Shafts.- 14 Computer Model.- 15 Influence Coefficients.- 16 Equation of Motion.- 17 Results.- 18 Static Bearing Loads.- 19 Foundation.- 20 Rotor and Foundation.- 21 Rough Calculations.- 22 Bending Stresses in Rotors.- 23 Cracked Rotors.- 24 Solution of the Equation of Motion.- 25 Program MADYN.- References.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the problem of managing the flow of materials into, through, and out of a system in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of materials management. The subject is crucial for global competitive advantage, as materials constitute the largest single cost factor in manufacturing and service, and their effective management enhances value for money. In this context, inventory is a barometer of materials management effectiveness, along with wastage of materials.The book adopts a comprehensive, integrated systems approach and covers almost all aspects of materials, considering the specification, procurement, storage, handling, issue, use and accounting of materials to get the most out of every dollar invested. Combining conceptual clarity and quantitative rigor, it will be a highly useful guide for practicing managers, academics and researchers in this vital functional area.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Integrated Systems Approach to Materials Management.- Chapter 2. Basic Concepts in Inventory Management.- Chapter 3. Selective Inventory Management.- Chapter 4. Static Inventory Models – Single Purchase Decisions.- Chapter 5. Dynamic Inventory Models: Aggregate Analysis.- Chapter 6. Deterministic Inventory Models.- Chapter 7. Dynamic Inventory Models with Quantity Discounts.- Chapter 8. Probabilistic Inventory Models.- Chapter 9. Just-In-Time, MRP and Lean Supply Chains.- Chapter 10. Inventory Management of Slow Moving Materials.- Chapter 11. Multi-Echelon Inventory Models.- Chapter 12. Material Specification, Codification and Standardization.- Chapter 13. Management of Material Waste.- Chapter 14. Storage & Warehousing.- Chapter 15. Purchasing: Policies and Processes.- Chapter 16. Incoming Material’s Quality Assurance.- Chapter 17. Make or Buy Decisions: Outsourcing Strategy.- Chapter 18. Source Selection, Performance Rating and Development.- Chapter 19. Value Analysis for Material Cost Reduction.- Chapter 20. Systems Approach and Supply Chain Management.- Chapter 21. Evaluation of Materials Management Effectiveness.

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Book Synopsis1. Optimization Methods in Material Handling.- 2. Optimization Methods in Traditional Machining Processes.- 3. Optimization Methods in Advanced Machining Processes.- 4. Optimization Methods in Production Planning and Scheduling.- 5. Optimization Methods in Assembly Line Management.- 6. Optimization Methods in Fault Detection and Diagnosis.- 7. Optimization Methods in Material Waste Management.- 8. Optimization Methods in Staff Scheduling and Allocation.- 9. Optimization Methods in Machine Drawings.- 10. Optimization Methods in Maintenance of Machines.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1 Foundation and Theory.- chapter 2 Methodologies.- Chapter 3 Applications.- Chapter 4 Conclusion and Discussion on Future Research.

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Book SynopsisIndustrial Engineering and Production Automation.- Enhancing Crimp Curve Monitoring in Wiring Harness Production: A Machine Learning Approach with Emphasis on Diverse Data.- Enhancing the Sustainability of Frozen Food Processing: A Production Environment Perspective and Impacts on Quality and Operating Technology.- Identification of Barriers of Digital Transformation for Smart Supply Chain with Industry 4.0 in Crude Palm Oil Industry in Indonesia by Using Literature Review.- Application of the SLP Methodology to Improve Productivity in SMEs Textiles.- Evaluation of Future Enhancement Requirements in Production Control with Regard to the Deployment of Artificial Intelligence.- The Role of Industry 4.0 in Enhancing Quality in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Industry.- Productivity Improvement in a Canned Fish Production Company Applying 5s, TQM and 3 Pillars of TPM Tools.- Combination of SKU in POD Assignment in Robotic Mobile Fulfillment Systems.- Improvement on Layout of Water Filter Production Building.- Design of Ethernet Controller with Time Synchronization.- A Fault Diagnosis Model based on IFSS-CK-Means Algorithm for the Bolted Structure.- Virtual Reality Simulation for Fire Emergency: A Case Study at University's Laboratory.

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Book SynopsisCollection of 120 peer-reviewed papers that were presented at the 3rd International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping, held in Leiria, Portugal in September 2007. Essential reading for all those working on V&RP, focused on inducing increased collaboration between industry and academia. In addition to keynotes dealing with cutting-edge manufacturing engineering issues, contributions deal with topical research virtual and rapid prototyping (V&RP), such as: 1. biomanufacturing, 2. CAD and 3D data acquistion technologies, 3. materials, 4. rapid tooling and manufacturing, 6. advanced rapid prototyping technologies and nanofabrication, 7. virtual environments, 8. collaborative design and engineering and 9. various applications.Table of ContentsInvited lectures1. Biomanufacturing 2. CAD and 3D data acquisition technologies3. Materials 4. Rapid tooling and manufacturing 5. Advanced rapid prototyping technologies and nanofabrication 6. Virtual environments 7. Collaborative Design and Engineering 8. Applications

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Book SynopsisTetsu Natsume of Sony Computer Science Labs (Sony CSL) has been pioneering technology promotion for a decade. As he seeks marketplace opportunities for ground-breaking research, he plays the role of a Technology Producer -- a role that will be increasingly important as organizations seek optimally efficient and effective applications of basic research. Natsume''s task has been greatly facilitated by his association with Sony CSL, a research lab founded by co-author Mario Tokoro. While CSL is owned by SONY, it nevertheless operates almost entirely independently. At CSL, a diverse, cosmopolitan group of talented researchers are free to explore any idea that might one day change the world. Natsume''s task is to optimise that process by identifying the best path to the market for the new insights that pour out of CSL. Functioning somewhat like a movie producer, Natsume has blazed a trail for technology promoters the world over. He explains his techniques for Table of ContentsTable of Contents; Foreword; Part I - How Sony CSL Turns Research into Results; Chapter 1 - Birth of the Technology Promotion Office (TPO); Chapter 2 - Case Studies in Technology Transfer; Chapter 3 - Next-Level Challenges for the Technology Promoter; Chapter 4 - Techniques for Technology Promotion; Part II - Researchers on Technology Promotion; Chapter 5 - Implementing outrageous ideas - Alexis Andre, Researcher; Chapter 6 - Implementation of Academic vs. Corporate Research - Jun Rekimoto, Deputy Director; Chapter 7 - Papers are fine, but nothing beats the joy of research that becomes products that change the world! - Takashi Isozaki, Researcher; Part III - The History of TPO (Mario Tokoro); Chapter 8 - Before TPO; Chapter 9- From the Perspective of Technology Management; Chapter 10 - What TPO Represents; In Closing: Borderless Technology Promotion; Afterword

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Book SynopsisThis textbook presents methodologies and applications associated with multiple criteria decision analysis (MCDA), especially for those students with an interest in industrial engineering. With respect to methodology, the book covers (1) problem structuring methods; (2) methods for ranking multi-dimensional deterministic outcomes including multiattribute value theory, the analytic hierarchy process, the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), and outranking techniques; (3) goal programming,; (4) methods for describing preference structures over single and multi-dimensional probabilistic outcomes (e.g., utility functions); (5) decision trees and influence diagrams; (6) methods for determining input probability distributions for decision trees, influence diagrams, and general simulation models; and (7) the use of simulation modeling for decision analysis.This textbook also offers: Easy to follow descriptions of how to apply a wide variety Table of ContentsThe Process of Multicriteria Decision Analysis. Problem Structuring. Making Decisions under Conditions of Certainty with a Small Number of Alternatives. Multi-Objective Mathematical Programming. Probability Review. Modeling Preferences over Risky/Uncertain Outcomes. Modeling Methodologies for Generating Probabilistic Outcomes: Decision Trees and Influence Diagrams. Determining Probabilistic Inputs for Decision Models. The Use of Simulation for Decision Models

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Book SynopsisWork is all around us and permeates everything we do and everyday activities. Not all work is justified, not all work is properly designed, or evaluated accurately, or integrated. A systems model will make work more achievable through better management. Work is defined as a process of performing a defined task or activity, such as research, development, operations, maintenance, repair, assembly, production, and so on. Very little is written on how to design, evaluate, justify, and integrate work. Using a comprehensive systems approach, this book facilitates a better understanding of work for the purpose of making it more effective and rewarding.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Authors Section I: Systems overviewChapter 1 Systems view of workSection II: Work designChapter 2 Analytics for work planning or selectionChapter 3 Learning curve analysis for work designSection III: Work evaluationChapter 4 Work performance measuresChapter 5 Cognitive task evaluationChapter 6 Mental workload measures for work evaluationSection IV: Work justificationChapter 7 Cognitive modeling for human performance predictionsChapter 8 Functional interactions of work Section V: Work integrationChapter 9 Theoretical framework for work integrationChapter 10 Project management for work managementChapter 11 Considerations for worker well-being References Appendix A: Glossary of work performance termsAppendix B: Basic work-related formulas and conversion factorsIndex

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Book SynopsisThis applications-oriented book describes the construction of an injection mold from the ground up. Included are explanations of the individual types of molds, components, and technical terms; design procedures; techniques, tips, and tricks in the construction of an injection mold; and pros and cons of various solutions.Based on a plastic part ("bowl with lid") specially developed for this book, easily understandable text and many illustrative pictures and drawings provide the necessary knowledge for practical implementation. Step by step, the plastic part is modified and enhanced. The technologies and designs that are additionally needed for an injection mold are described by engineering drawings. Maintenance and repair, and essential manufacturing techniques are also discussed.With full-color illustrations, this third edition builds on the success of the previous ones, with significantly expanded coverage of molding simulation, including many new figures, and updates and small corrections throughout the book.

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Book SynopsisIPROMS 2009 is the fifth in the successful series of online, web-based conferences on Innovative Production Machines and Systems organised by the EU-funded I*PROMS Network of Excellence. It continues to build on the themes of the previous conferences, and attracted over 200 authors from some 20 countries across five continents. There were 6000 registered delegates and guests from 110 countries participated, making it a truly global phenomenon. While providing a timely overview of manufacturing developments, the volume focuses particularly on intelligent engineering and robotics, and also the growing interest expressed in bees algorithms. This volume of almost 70 papers provides an invaluable state of the technology review and assessment, enabling engineers and applied scientists to appreciate developments and potential in a number of exciting and emerging fields. It is a focal point for access to information from researchers and industrial practitioners in the field of intelligent systems and soft computing techniques and their application in diverse areas within manufacturing.Table of Contents* Advanced Production Machines * Fit Manufacturing * HMI & HCI * Innovative Design * Intelligent and Competitive Manufacturing Engineering * Intelligent Decision Support * Production Organisation and Management * Robotics * Sustainable Manufacturing * Special Session: Inspiration, Creativity and Design * Special Session: Optimisation using Bees Algorithms

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Book SynopsisMany engineering companies around the world are currently undergoing a quality control and improvement revolution that originally started in Japan many decades ago and this book provides a brief overview of this revolution. Robust design is a central component of the modern approach to quality improvement and is a phrase used to describe any engineering activity whose objective is to develop high quality products (and processes) at low cost. A key characteristic of robust design is the use of statistically planned (designed) experiments to identify those process variables that determine product quality. Robust design was developed in Japan by G. Taguchi in the early 1950s and its widespread use throughout Japanese industry is one of the main reasons why the country has emerged as a major producer of relatively cheap high quality products, especially in the automobile, home electronics and microprocessing sectors. Despite its early success in Japan, robust design remained virtually untried in the United States and Europe until the early 1980s. However, the realisation that quality is a vital ingredient required for success in today''s highly global and competitive markets has since prompted Western companies to embrace the robust design concept. This book explores the planning, implementation and analysis of experiments designed both to improve existing manufacturing process and to create newer and better processes and products.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a systematic approach to the management of physical assets from concept to disposal, building upon the previous editions and brought up-to-date with the new international standards ISO55002 and ISO/TS50010. It introduces the general principles of physical asset management and covers all stages of the asset management process, including initial business appraisal, identification of physical asset needs, capability gap analysis, financial evaluation, logistic support analysis, life cycle costing, strategic asset management planning, maintenance strategy, outsourcing, cost-benefit analysis, disposal and renewal. Features include: providing a textbook for asset management courses to university level; relating closely to the ISO55000 international asset management standard series; providing a basis for the establishment of physical asset management as a professional discipline; and presenting case studies, analytical techniques and numerical examples with solutions. Written for practitioners and students in asset management, this book provides an essential foundation to the topic. It is suitable for an advanced undergraduate or postgraduate course in asset management and also offers an ideal reference text for engineers and managers specializing in asset management, reliability, maintenance, logistics or systems engineering. Table of ContentsIntroduction to Asset Management.- Structure and Activities.- Asset Management Personnel.- From Concept to Project Approval.- Financial Methods.- Developing a Business Case.- Implementing Development Plans.- Life Cycle Planning and Costing.- Know Your Assets.- Asset Continuity Planning.- Strategic Asset Management Planning.- Capital Planning and Budget.- Asset Management.- Information Systems.- Cost-Benefit Analysis.- Risk Analysis and Risk Management.- Outsourcing.- Logistic Support.- Asset Basic Care.- Maintenance Organization and Budget.- Stock Control.- Reliability, Availability, Maintainability.- Safety.- Profit, Depreciation and Tax.- Asset Decision Examples.- Economic Life.- Equipment Replacement Decisions.- Further Financial Topics.- Performance, Audit and Review.

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Book SynopsisThis concise text provides the concepts, methods, and application examples for integrating sustainability into engineering design and production. It discusses the role of sustainability in the value creation processes of various enterprises and different tools and methods for systematic incorporation of social and environmental aspects into the product's life cycle. The following topics are covered: sustainable development in engineering systems and the life cycle concept, norms and standards in the sustainable development and integration of socio-economic assessment into technical valuation, production systems, management of the production systems based on circular economy principles, ecodesign practices, and value creation and innovative design in the circular economy. Provides a concise guide for engineering students for applying circular economy practices Presents examples and short case studies for understanding the methods and tools Facilitates understanding and application of the life cycle perspective in product manufacturing and green engineering Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Triple Bottom Line of sustainability in engineering design and production.- Life cycle Management.- The environmental management systems .- Ecodesign.- Sustainable sourcing.- Products life cycle management .- Circular economy and industrial ecology

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Book SynopsisDieses Lehrbuch vermittelt Ingenieurwissen zu Anforderungen, Aufbau, Anwendung und Bewertung von Werkzeugmaschinen und Vorrichtungen. Leicht verständlich, aber ohne unzulässige Vereinfachung, werden mit übersichtlichen Skizzen zu Funktionsprinzipien, mit Diagrammen und nachvollziehbaren mathematischen Beschreibungen die physikalisch-technischen Zusammenhänge erläutert. Die vorliegende Ausgabe enthält neu ein Kapitel zu Vorrichtungen und die überarbeiteten Kapitel zu ausgeführten spanenden und abtragenden Werkzeugmaschinen.Table of ContentsAnforderungen an und Beurteilung von Werkzeugmaschinen.- Vorrichtungen der Produktionstechnik.- Baugruppen und Bauarten spanender und umformender Werkzeugmaschinen.- Abtragende Werkzeugmaschinen.

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Book SynopsisEinleitung.- Dienstleistungen.- Grundlagen der Instandhaltung.- Charakterisierung von Predictive Maintenance als Instandhaltungsstrategie.- Predictive Maintenance in der unternehmerischen Praxis.- Angewendete Methoden.- Ermittlung von Voraussetzungen zur Implementierung von Predictive Maintenance durch Auswertung der Interviews.- Interpretation der ermittelten Voraussetzungen.- Schlussbetrachtung.

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Book SynopsisMit der Neuauflage des erfolgreichen Werkes wird die Geschichte der vierten industriellen Revolution fortgeschrieben und der Dynamik Rechnung getragen, mit der die Vision in den vergangenen zwei bis drei Jahren weiterentwickelt und verwirklicht wurde.Experten aus Wissenschaft und Technik beleuchten verschiedene Facetten der Industrie 4.0 und schaffen gleichermaßen einen Überblick über den Stand der Technik und die Vision selbst. Dies gelingt nicht zuletzt Dank einer ausgewogenen Mischung aus wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen, Praxisbeispielen und Übersichtsbeiträgen. Die Themen der Beiträge reichen von Basistechnologien über Integrations- und Migrationsansätze bis hin zu Geschäftsmodellen und Dienstleistungen für die Industrie 4.0. Zudem werden die Datensicherheit und auch rechtliche Aspekte mit Datenanalyse und maschinellem Lernen behandelt. In der dritten Auflage werden die Themenfelder um Künstliche Intelligenz, aktuelle Mobilfunkstandards und den daraus resultierenden Potentialen für eine zukünftige Plattformökonomie erweitert.Die dritte überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage erscheint wiederum in 3 Bänden. Der vorliegende dritte Band umfasst neue und bearbeitete Beiträge zur Logistik. Online ist dieses Nachschlagewerk auch über Springer Reference verfügbar.Table of ContentsEinleitung.- Materialflusssysteme in der Industrie 4.0.- Industrie-4.0-fähige Flurförderzeuge.- IT-Systeme für Logistik 4.0.- Sensorik und Aktorik für Industrie-4.0-Logistiksysteme.- Devices für Logistik-4.0.- Human-Machine-Interaction in der Logistik 4.0.- Management von Industrie-4.0-Systemen in der Logistik.

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Book SynopsisThe Technical Committee on Mechatronics formed by the International Federation for the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, in Prague, Czech Republic, adopted the following definition for the term: Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of precision mechanical, electronic control and systems thinking in the design products and manufacturing process Due to developments in powerful computers, including microprocessors and Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICS), computational techniques, diverse technologies, advances in the design process of products and other factors, the field of mechatronics has evolved as a highly powerful and most cost effective means for product realization.Table of Contents1. Integrated Process Design and Control: A New Paradigm with Applications to Mechatronics 2. Mechatronic Systems Techniques in Computer Numerical Control of Machine Tools 3. Mechatronics Applied to Web Forming Processes 4. The Hot Strip Rolling Mill Looper: A Control Design Study 5. Thermomechatronics: Mechatronic Systems and Guidance Techniques in Thermal Manufacturing Process Control 6. Passivity Based Regulation of Nonlinear Continous Processes 7. Observer and Control Techniques for Bilinear Systems

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Book SynopsisDemands are being placed on the manufacturing and process industries by their customers for better product quality, together with reduced environmental impact. This book presents advanced theoretical achievements in control engineering and demonstrates how they can be applied in industry.Trade Review"For practicing engineers and academic researchers, Grimble...systematically surveys recent developments in control and estimation, emphasizing applications." (SciTech Book News Vol. 25, No. 2 June 2001) "...of interest to students in a course on control systems design or to engineers in the industry." (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 966, 2001/16) "...the control community can be grateful to Prof. Grimble for providing a significant resource..." (Computing & Control Engineering Journal, December 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction to Advanced Industrial Control. POLYNOMIAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS. H2 Optimal and Feedforward Control. H2 Predictive Optimal Control. H2 Multivariable Control. H Optimal Control Laws. H2 and H Filtering and Prediction. STATE SPACE AD FREQUENCY RESPONSE DESCRIPTIONS. H2 and H State-Space Control and Filtering. State-Space Predictive Optimal Control. QFT and Frequency Domain Design. INDUSTRAL APPLICATIONS. Power Generation and Transmission. Design of Controllers for Metal Processing. Marine Control Systems. Aero-Engine and Flight Control Design.

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Book SynopsisBased on methods of actual product developments from Goodyear Aerospace and Hewlett-Packard, this engrossing book provides specific guidelines plus a wealth of data for rapid and efficient development of new products using a systems theory which works vertically through an industry''s management structure and horizontally across functions that contribute to new product development. Demonstrates how to integrate the best available tools with appropriate techniques and how to deliver new products within performance objectives and budget. An abundance of checklists, data and reference material enable readers to implement the methods presented.Table of ContentsBusiness Definition. Product Definition. Plan Synthesis. Plan Analysis. Execution. Application. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisAddresses the key aspects of modern soldering technology and the methods used in the manufacturing process of microelectronic chips and electronic circuit boards. Demonstrates how to control contamination during cleaning procedures. Covers material dynamics of heat soldering incurred during the assembly of diverse substances.Table of ContentsSolders, Solder Fluxes, and Solder Pastes. Wave Soldering. Reflow Soldering. Cleaning and Contamination. Reliability and Quality. Rework, Repair, and Manual Assembly. Appendix. Glossary of Soldering Terms. Index.

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Book SynopsisGeared to the usersa needs, this work provides comprehensive coverage of the main techniques and methods necessary to construct a self--tuning and self--adaptive system.Table of ContentsSYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FOR SELF-TUNING. System and Signal Models. Recursive Estimation. Using Recursive Estimators. Computational Alternatives for Recursive Estimation. Convergence Analysis for Recursive Algorithms. SELF-TUNING CONTROLLERS. Pole Assignment Control. Minimum Variance Control. Multistage Predictive Control. SELF-TUNING SIGNAL PROCESSING. Prediction. Self-Tuning Filters. SPECIAL TOPICS. Two-Dimensional Self-Tuning Algorithms. Self-Tuning Extremum Control. Frequency Domain Self-Tuning. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn recent years the use of liquid--liquid extraction equipmenthas attracted widespread interest from all major chemicalengineering, petroleum and pharmaceutical companies as well asuniversity-based scientists and engineers. Liquid--LiquidExtraction Equipment presents : * a critical analysis of all available information, includingpractical recommendations * new ideas on performance enhancement and equipmentselection * an up-to-date review of research results on equipmentperformance * illustrations of present understanding using well-knownequipment * a concise survey of past, present and forthcomingprocedures The combination of the historical aspects of the subject, withextensive references and illustrations, make this a uniqueinformation source. All researchers, in industry and academia,using this type of equipment will find Liquid--LiquidExtraction Equipment an authoritative reference work and a solidbasis for future research projects.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Historical Background (M. Hampe, et al.). Recommended Systems for Liquid Extraction Studies (H.-J. Bart, et al.). Rate Coefficients in Liquid-Liquid Extraction Systems (M.Slater). General Hydrodynamic Design Basis for Columns (T.Mí&sbreve;ek). Computational Procedures for Column Simulation and Design (L.Steiner). Population Balance Based Modelling of Solvent Extraction Columns(C. Gourdon, et al.). Packed Columns (G. Stevens). Rotating Disc Contactors (W. Korchinsky). Pulsed Sieve-Plate Columns (H. Haverland & M. Slater). Mixers (J. Godfrey). Gravity Settlers (S. Hartland & S. Jeelani). Centrifugal Extractors (E. Blass). Index.

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Book SynopsisThis is an introductory text for students of materials science and engineering interested in the scientific background to the joining and assembly of components in engineering systems. The principles of joining and the common methods employed to achieve a reliable joint are covered in chapters that all conclude with a summary of the points covered, and a set of problems for individual study, or class discussion. In the first chapters, thorough introductory overviews are given of firstly, the mechanical, chemical and physical phenomena related to surfaces, contacts and joins. In subsequent chapters, any necessary metallurgical or chemical background is adequately covered to enable students to understand the basic principles of a variety of joining methods, microelectronic devices and vacuum assemblies. Contents: Introduction; Surface Science; The Mechanics of Joining; Mechanical Bonding; Welding; Weld Metallurgy; Soldering and Brazing; Metal-ceramic Joints and Diffusion Bonding; AdheTrade Review"This is a very informative book which groups together a number of varied topics." --Assembly Automation, Vol 20/2, 2000Table of ContentsPRINCIPLES OF JOINING. Surface Science. The Mechanics of Joining. JOINING METHODS. Mechanical Bonding. Welding. Weld Metallurgy. Soldering and Brazing. Metal-Ceramic Joints and Diffusion Bonding. Adhesives. APPLICATIONS OF JOINING. Vacuum Seals. Microelectronic Packaging. Index.

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Book SynopsisUse the right tool the right way Here, fully updated to include new machines and electronic/digital controls, is the ultimate guide to basic machine shop equipment and how to use it. Whether you''re a professional machinist, an apprentice, a trade student, or a handy homeowner, this fully illustrated volume helps you define tools and use them properly and safely. It''s packed with review questions for students, and loaded with answers you need on the job. Mark Richard Miller is a Professor and Chairman of the Industrial Technology Department at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas. * Understand basic machine shop practice and safety measures * Recognize the variations in similar tools and the purposes they serve * Learn recommended methods of mounting work in different machines * Obtain a complete working knowledge of numerically controlled machines and the operations they perform * Review procedures for safe and efficient usTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi About the Authors xiii Introduction xiv Chapter 1: Benchwork 1 The Bench and Bench Tools 1 Vises 2 Hammers 3 Chisels 5 Flat Chisel 5 Cape Chisel 8 Diamond-Point Chisel 8 Round-Nose Chisel 9 Hacksaws 10 Files 11 How to File 11 Drawfiling 15 File Characteristics 17 Scrapers 20 How to Use a Scraper 21 Scraper Classifications 23 Summary 23 Review Questions 24 Chapter 2: Precision Measurement and Gaging 27 Micrometer Calipers 27 Vernier Micrometer Calipers 29 Vernier Calipers 31 Bevel Protractors 34 Dial Indicators 38 Gages 39 Surface Gage 40 Height Gage 42 Depth Gage 43 Snap Gage 43 Plug Gage 44 Ring Gage 45 Taper Gage 45 Center Gage 47 Screw-Pitch Gage 47 Tap and Drill Gage 49 Thickness or Feeler Gage 49 Wire Gage 50 U.S. Standard Gage for Sheet and Plate Iron and Steel 51 Effects of Temperature and Weight on Precision Tools 51 Electronic Caliper Depth Gages 55 Electronic Digital Micrometer 58 Summary 58 Review Questions 60 Chapter 3: Materials 63 Properties 63 Desirable Properties 63 Definition of Properties 63 Metals 65 Ferrous Metals 65 Nonferrous Metals 70 Refractory Metals 71 Nonferrous Alloys 73 Nonmetals 76 Tests of Materials 76 Elasticity and Plasticity 76 Stress and Strain 77 Tensile Strength 77 Ductility 77 Toughness 77 Hardness 78 Portable Hardness Tester 78 Brittleness 82 Relationship between Mechanical Properties and Hardness 82 Effects of Temperature 83 Summary 84 Review Questions 85 Chapter 4: Abrasives 89 Structure of Abrasives 89 Natural Abrasives 89 Manufactured Abrasives 90 Composition of Abrasives 90 Silicon Carbide 91 Aluminum Oxide 91 Diamonds 91 Use of Abrasives in Grinding Wheels 92 Silicon Carbide Abrasives 92 Aluminum Oxide Abrasives 93 Diamond Abrasive 94 Summary 94 Review Questions 95 Chapter 5: Grinding 97 Manufacture of Grinding Wheels 97 Natural Grindstones 97 Manufactured Abrasive Grinding Wheels 97 Bond Types in Grinding Wheels 101 Vitrified-Bond Grinding Wheels 101 Organic-Bonded Grinding Wheels 102 Silicate-Bonded Grinding Wheels 105 Grinding Wheel Markings 105 Abrasive Type 106 Grain Size 106 Grade 106 Structure 106 Bond or Process 107 Bond Modification Symbols 107 Factors Affecting Grinding Wheel Selection 107 Hardness of Material to Be Ground 108 Amount of Stock to Be Removed and Finish Required 108 Operation (Wet or Dry) 108 Wheel Speed 108 Area of Grinding Contact 109 Severity of Grinding Operation 109 Summary 110 Review Questions 110 Chapter 6: Cutting Fluids 113 Coolant 113 Lubricants 113 Application of Cutting Fluids 113 Types of Cutting Fluids 114 Solid Lubricants 115 Summary 117 Review Questions 118 Chapter 7: Cutting Tools 119 Action of Cutting Tools 119 Materials 119 Shapes and Uses of Cutting Tools 120 Terms Related to Cutting Tools 121 Cutting Tool Angles 123 Tool Angles 123 Working Angles 128 High-Speed Steel Lathe Tools 130 Summary 135 Review Questions 136 Chapter 8: Cutter and Tool Grinders 137 Importance of Tool Sharpening 137 Cutter and Tool Sharpening 137 Lathe and Planer Tools 138 Twist-Drill Sharpening 138 Regrinding Tap Drills 143 Mounted Points and Wheels 144 Cutter-Sharpening Machines 144 Summary 149 Review Questions 149 Chapter 9: Drills 151 Drill Standards 151 Twist Drill Terminology 153 Types of Drills 157 Shank 157 Body 157 Point 161 Drill-Bit Point Design 163 Special-Purpose Drills 163 Socket and Sleeve 165 Using the Twist Drill 167 Secure the Work 167 Cutting Oil 167 Speeds and Feeds 167 Clearance Drills 176 Drill Problems and Causes 178 Summary 179 Review Questions 179 Chapter 10: Reamers 181 Types of Reamers 181 Hand Reamers 181 Machine Reamers 184 Use and Care of Reamers 192 Summary 193 Review Questions 194 Chapter 11: Taps 195 Types of Taps 195 Hand Taps 195 Machine-Screw Taps 202 Pipe Taps 205 Nut Taps 207 Pulley Taps 207 Taper Taps 207 Special-Purpose Taps 208 Tap Selection 209 Classes of Thread 210 Summary 212 Review Questions 213 Chapter 12: Threading Dies 215 Types of Dies 215 Solid Dies 215 Round-Split Dies 217 Two-Piece Adjustable Dies 218 Acorn Dies 218 Use of Dies to Cut Threads 220 Summary 222 Review Questions 223 Chapter 13: Milling-Machine Cutters 225 Milling Operation 225 Classification of Milling Cutters 226 General Types of Milling Cutters 226 Plain Milling Cutters 226 Side Milling Cutters 229 End Mills 231 Angle Milling Cutters 234 Slitting Saws, Slotting Saws, and Miscellaneous Cutters 235 Form-Relieved Cutters 239 Hobs 241 Care of Milling Cutters 242 Speeds and Feeds 242 Speeds 243 Feeds 246 Summary 250 Review Questions 250 Chapter 14: Milling-Machine Arbors, Collets, and Adapters 253 Arbors 253 Styles of Arbors 254 Methods of Driving the Cutters 255 Collets 257 Adapters 258 Summary 259 Review Questions 259 Chapter 15: Broaches and Broaching 261 Broaching Principle 261 Types of Broaches 262 Shapes of Broaches 262 Internal and External Broaches 263 Pull or Push Broaches 264 Care and Sharpening of Broaches 264 Broaching Machines 265 Broaching Operations 268 Pull Broaching 268 Push Broaching 268 Surface Broaching 269 Round Broaching 269 Summary 270 Review Questions 270 Chapter 16: Electrical Safety in the Machine Shop 273 Power Sources 273 Three-Phase Power 273 Power Panels 275 Raceways and Cable Trays 275 Motor Problems 278 Three-Phase Motor Symptoms 282 DC Motors 284 Motor Lubrication 286 Drum Switches 286 Safety in the Shop 288 Fire Extinguishers 288 Summary 288 Review Questions 292 Appendix: Reference Materials 293 Miscellaneous Useful Facts 293 Metric Conversions 294 Metric and English Equivalent Measures 295 Length 295 English Conversion Table 296 Standard Metric to English Conversions 297 Water Factors 300 Weights of Steel and Brass Bars 301 Index 303

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Book SynopsisThis book combines the synergies between performance improvement systems to help ensure safe and reliable operations, streamline procedures and cross-system auditing, and supporting regulatory and corporate compliance requirements.Table of ContentsList of Figures xi List of Tables xv Acronyms and Abbreviations xvii Glossary xix Acknowledgments xxv Preface xxvii 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 The Need for Integration 1 1.2 The Purpose of this Guideline 4 1.3 The Scope of this Guideline 4 1.4 The Approach used in this Guideline 4 1.5 How Established Models can be used in Integrated Systems 8 1.6 Exclusions to the Scope 9 1.7 Key Audience for this Guideline 9 1.8 Some Recent Advances in Process Safety Metrics 10 2 SECURE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT ACROSS GROUPS 11 2.1 The Need for Securing Support 11 2.2 Securing Support to Optimize Resource Allocation 14 2.3 Developing a Preliminary Plan 16 2.4 The Importance of a Safety Culture 23 2.5 Identifying Stakeholders 24 2.6 Sharing Resources across Groups 27 2.7 The Case for a SHEQ&S program 27 2.8 Surveying for Competency Gaps 28 3 EVALUATE HAZARDS AND RISKS ACROSS GROUPS 31 3.1 The Need for Evaluating Hazards and Risks 31 3.2 Identifying and Prioritizing Key Processes and Risks 32 3.3 Selecting Potential Metrics 33 3.4 Focusing on Process Safety Performance 35 3.5 Re-evaluating Metrics for Continuous Improvement 35 3.6 Examples of Performance Effects across SHEQ&S Groups 38 4 IDENTIFY COMMON METRICS ACROSS GROUPS 41 4.1 The Need for Identifying Common Metrics 41 4.2 Define the System Integration Process 43 4.3 Identify the Program Requirements 43 4.4 Develop the Program 43 4.5 Identify Overlapping Metrics 46 4.6 Prioritize the Program Installation 66 4.7 Document the Program Baseline 72 4.8 Continuous Improvements 73 4.9 Some Management System Assessment Tools 73 4.10 Other Metrics Worth Considering 82 5 IMPLEMENT THE SHEQ&S PROGRAM 83 5.1 The Need for Proper Implementation 86 5.2 How to Apply the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Approach 86 5.3 Piloting the SHEQ&S program 95 5.4 Communication 103 6 MONITOR THE SHEQ&S PROGRAM PERFORMANCE 105 6.1 The Need for Reviewing and Assessing Program Performance 106 6.2 How to Reinforce the Integrated Framework 108 6.3 How to Use Management Reviews to Respond to Gaps 108 6.4 How to Engage Leadership 109 6.5 The Roadmap and Process Improvement Plan 110 6.6 Auditing and Verifying the Program 110 6.7 Tracking Corrective Actions 111 6.8 Statistical Methods and Tools 112 6.9 Capturing Early Success 114 6.10 Improving Performance in All SHEQ&S Management Systems 115 6.11 How and When to Communicate the Information 115 6.12 Obtaining Stakeholder Feedback 118 6.13 Metric Communication Examples 119 7 IMPLEMENT CHANGES TO THE SHEQ&S PROGRAM 121 7.1 The Need for Continuous Improvement 122 7.2 Ensuring Management Responsibility 122 7.3 Addressing Non-Conformities 122 7.4 Using Statistical Methods 126 8 EXAMPLES FROM INDUSTRY 127 8.1 Case Studies 129 8.2 Examples of the SHEQ&S program 129 APPENDIX A: REFERENCE LISTS FOR GLOBAL PROCESS SAFETY LEGISLATION AND SHEQ&S ORGANIZATIONS 131 APPENDIX B: RECENT ADVANCES IN PROCESS SAFETY METRICS 139 APPENDIX C: POTENTIAL ANSWERS DESCRIBING THE NEED FOR SECURING SUPPORT 145 APPENDIX D: DETAILED CASE STUDY FOR DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A SHEQ&S PROGRAM 147 APPENDIX E: EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY IN THE EQUIPMENT LIFE CYCLE 158 APPENDIX F: THE SHEQ&S MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAPPING SURVEY 160 APPENDIX G: THE PROCESS SAFETY PERSONNEL COMPETENCY SURVEY 167 REFERENCES 179 INDEX 185

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Book SynopsisControl Theory Applications for Dynamic Production Systems Apply the fundamental tools of linear control theory to model, analyze, design, and understand the behavior of dynamic production systems In Control Theory Applications for Dynamic Production Systems: Time and Frequency Methods for Analysis and Design, distinguished manufacturing engineer Dr. Neil A. Duffie delivers a comprehensive explanation of how core concepts of control theorical analysis and design can be applied to production systems. Time-based perspectives on response to turbulence are augmented by frequency-based perspectives, fostering new understanding and guiding design of decision-making. The time delays intrinsic to decision making and decision implementation in production systems are addressed throughout. Readers will discover methods for calculating time response and frequency response, modeling using transfer functions, assessing stability, and design of decision making for closeTable of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Control System Engineering Software 6 2 Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time Modeling of Production Systems 7 2.1 Continuous-Time Models of Components of Production Systems 9 2.2 Discrete-Time Models of Components of Production Systems 15 2.3 Delay 19 2.4 Model Linearization 22 2.4.1 Linearization Using Taylor Series Expansion – One Independent Variable 23 2.4.2 Linearization Using Taylor Series Expansion – Multiple Independent Variables 25 2.4.3 Piecewise Approximation 26 2.5 Summary 27 3 Transfer Functions and Block Diagrams 29 3.1 Laplace Transform 30 3.2 Properties of the Laplace Transform 33 3.2.1 Laplace Transform of a Function of Time Multiplied by a Constant 33 3.2.2 Laplace Transform of the Sum of Two Functions of Time 33 3.2.3 Laplace Transform of the First Derivative of a Function of Time 33 3.2.4 Laplace Transform of Higher Derivatives of a Function of Time Function 34 3.2.5 Laplace Transform of Function with Time Delay 34 3.3 Continuous-Time Transfer Functions 35 3.4 Z Transform 41 3.5 Properties of the Z Transform 44 3.5.1 Z Transform of a Sequence Multiplied by a Constant 45 3.5.2 Z Transform of the Sum of Two Sequences 45 3.5.3 Z Transform of Time Delay dT 45 3.5.4 Z Transform of a Difference Equation 46 3.6 Discrete-Time Transfer Functions 46 3.7 Block Diagrams 50 3.8 Transfer Function Algebra 53 3.8.1 Series Relationships 53 3.8.2 Parallel Relationships 56 3.8.3 Closed-Loop Relationships 58 3.8.4 Transfer Functions of Production Systems with Multiple Inputs and Outputs 64 3.8.5 Matrices of Transfer Functions 69 3.8.6 Factors of Transfer Function Numerator and Denominator 73 3.8.7 Canceling Common Factors in a Transfer Function 74 3.8.8 Padé Approximation of Continuous-Time Delay 78 3.8.9 Absorption of Discrete Time Delay 79 3.9 Production Systems with Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time Components 81 3.9.1 Transfer Function of a Zero-Order Hold (ZOH) 81 3.9.2 Discrete-Time Transfer Function Representing Continuous-Time Components Preceded by a Hold and Followed by a Sampler 82 3.10 Potential Problems in Numerical Computations Using Transfer Functions 90 3.11 Summary 93 4 Fundamental Dynamic Characteristics and Time Response 95 4.1 Obtaining Fundamental Dynamic Characteristics from Transfer Functions 96 4.1.1 Characteristic Equation 96 4.1.2 Fundamental Continuous-Time Dynamic Characteristics 97 4.1.3 Continuous-Time Stability Criterion 100 4.1.4 Fundamental Discrete-Time Dynamic Characteristics 107 4.1.5 Discrete-Time Stability Criterion 111 4.2 Characteristics of Time Response 116 4.2.1 Calculation of Time Response 117 4.2.2 Step Response Characteristics 121 4.3 Summary 127 5 Frequency Response 129 5.1 Frequency Response of Continuous-Time Systems 129 5.1.1 Frequency Response of Integrating Continuous-Time Production Systems or Components 132 5.1.2 Frequency Response of 1st-order Continuous-Time Production Systems or Components 136 5.1.3 Frequency Response of 2nd-order Continuous-Time Production Systems or Components 140 5.1.4 Frequency Response of Delay in Continuous-Time Production Systems or Components 145 5.2 Frequency Response of Discrete-Time Systems 148 5.2.1 Frequency Response of Discrete-Time Integrating Production Systems or Components 149 5.2.2 Frequency Response of Discrete-Time 1st-Order Production Systems or Components 153 5.2.3 Aliasing Errors 156 5.3 Frequency Response Characteristics 158 5.3.1 Zero-Frequency Magnitude (DC Gain) and Bandwidth 158 5.3.2 Magnitude (Gain) Margin and Phase Margin 160 5.4 Summary 165 6 Design of Decision-Making for Closed-Loop Production Systems 167 6.1 Basic Types of Continuous-Time Control 169 6.1.1 Continuous-Time Proportional Control 171 6.1.2 Continuous-Time Proportional Plus Derivative Control 171 6.1.3 Continuous-Time Integral Control 172 6.1.4 Continuous-Time Proportional Plus Integral Control 173 6.2 Basic Types of Discrete-Time Control 173 6.2.1 Discrete-Time Proportional Control 174 6.2.2 Discrete-Time Proportional Plus Derivative Control 175 6.2.3 Discrete-Time Integral Control 175 6.2.4 Discrete-Time Proportional Plus Integral Control 176 6.3 Control Design Using Time Response 176 6.4 Direct Design of Decision-Making 186 6.4.1 Model Simplification by Eliminating Small Time Constants and Delays 194 6.5 Design Using Frequency Response 198 6.5.1 Using the Frequency Response Guidelines to Design Decision-Making 203 6.6 Closed-Loop Decision-Making Topologies 219 6.6.1 PID Control 219 6.6.2 Decision-Making Components in the Feedback Path 221 6.6.3 Cascade Control 226 6.6.4 Feedforward Control 231 6.6.5 Circumventing Time Delay Using a Smith Predictor Topology 238 6.7 Sensitivity to Parameter Variations 244 6.8 Summary 247 7 Application Examples 249 7.1 Potential Impact of Digitalization on Improving Recovery Time in Replanning by Reducing Delays 250 7.2 Adjustment of Steel Coil Deliveries in a Production Network with Inventory Information Sharing 256 7.3 Effect of Order Flow Information Sharing on the Dynamic Behavior of a Production Network 263 7.4 Adjustment of Cross-Trained and Permanent Worker Capacity 275 7.5 Closed-Loop, Multi-Rate Production System with Different Adjustment Periods for WIP and Backlog Regulation 283 7.6 Summary 295 References 296 Bibliography 297 Index 299

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on industrial constraints such as subcontracting, warranty, and quality in manufacturing and logistic fields and gives new integrated maintenance strategies. It presents new production and maintenance Control Policies compared to the Hedging Point theory Strategy and different integrated strategies of maintenance are developed under industrial constraints in order to propose a robustness production and maintenance plan.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix Chapter 1. Forecasting and Maintenance under Subcontracting Constraint with Delay in Transportation 1 1.1. Introduction 2 1.2. Production without retuned products 5 1.2.1. Statement of the problem 5 1.2.2. Notation 7 1.2.3. Optimization of production policy 8 1.2.4. Total production and inventory cost 10 1.2.5. Analytical study 11 1.2.6. Numerical example 15 1.3. Production with retuned products 20 1.3.1. Statement of the problem 20 1.3.2. Optimization of the production policy 21 1.3.3. Analytical formulation 22 1.3.4. Numerical example 28 1.3.5. Optimization of returned products by a specified deadline 31 1.4. Joint maintenance policy 35 1.4.1. Description of the problem 36 1.4.2. Analytical study 37 1.4.3. Numerical example 39 1.5. Conclusion 44 Chapter 2. Sequentially Optimizing Production, Maintenance and Delivery Activities Taking into Account Product Returns 47 2.1. Introduction 47 2.2. Planning of production, delivery and maintenance 51 2.2.1. Notation 52 2.2.2. Context and assumptions 55 2.2.3. Setting the problem 57 2.2.4. Mathematical analysis 60 2.3. Transformation of the stochastic production, maintenance and delivery planning model to a deterministic equivalent 63 2.3.1. Motivation 64 2.3.2. Transforming the production, inventory and delivery cost (expression [2.11]) into a deterministic equivalent 64 2.3.3. Transforming the service level constraint (equation [2.5]) into a deterministic equivalent 65 2.3.4. Transforming the maintenance cost (expression [2.12]) into a deterministic equivalent 68 2.4. Numerical example and numerical optimization procedure 72 2.4.1. Numerical optimization procedure 72 2.4.2. Numerical example 74 2.4.3. Variability study of delivery time, returned products and service level 83 2.5. Conclusion 92 Chapter 3. A Decision Optimization Model for Leased Manufacturing Equipment with Warranty for a Production–Maintenance Forecasting Problem 95 3.1. Introduction 95 3.2. Description of the problem 100 3.2.1. Notation 100 3.2.2. Statement of the problem 101 3.3. Mathematical model 103 3.3.1. Forecast production plan 103 3.3.2. Maintenance policy 105 3.3.3. Maximum additional cost for an extended warranty 108 3.3.4. Minimum price at which to sell the extended warranty 113 3.3.5. Win–win interval for the extended warranty cost 115 3.4. Numerical example 117 3.4.1. Variation in preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance costs 121 3.4.2. Effects of variation in production period length Δt 122 3.5. Conclusion 123 Chapter 4. Global Control Policy Taking into Account Maintenance and Product Non-conformity 125 4.1. Introduction 125 4.2. Control strategy for stochastic multi-machine multi-product systems: analytical approach 128 4.2.1. Notations 129 4.2.2. Formulation of the cost optimization problem 129 4.2.3. Complexity of the optimal control problem 131 4.3. Description of the production system and the control strategy 131 4.4. Simulation model 133 4.4.1. Simulation principle 133 4.4.2. Simulation algorithm 134 4.5. Experimental analysis 137 4.5.1. Principle of the analysis 137 4.5.2. Determination and validation of the cost function 138 4.5.3. Determination and validation of the availability function 142 4.6. Finding the best compromise between cost, availability and quality: multi-criteria analysis 145 4.7. Conclusion 150 Appendices 153 Appendix 1 155 Appendix 2 159 Appendix 3 169 Bibliography 173 Index 183

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses the steps needed to monitor health assessment systems and the anticipation of their failures: choice and location of sensors, data acquisition and processing, health assessment and prediction of the duration of residual useful life. The digital revolution and mechatronics foreshadowed the advent of the 4.0 industry where equipment has the ability to communicate. The ubiquity of sensors (300,000 sensors in the new generations of aircraft) produces a flood of data requiring us to give meaning to information and leads to the need for efficient processing and a relevant interpretation. The process of traceability and capitalization of data is a key element in the context of the evolution of the maintenance towards predictive strategies.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix Chapter 1. PHM and Predictive Maintenance 1 1.1. Anticipative maintenance and prognostics 1 1.1.1. New challenges and evolution of the maintenance function 1 1.1.2. Towards an anticipation of failure mechanisms 3 1.2. Prognostics and estimation of the remaining useful life (RUL) 5 1.2.1. What is it? Definition and measures of prognostics 5 1.2.2. How? Prognostic approaches 6 1.3. From data to decisions: the PHM process 9 1.3.1. Detection, diagnostics and prognostics 9 1.3.2. CBM Architecture and PHM process 10 1.4. Scope of the book 12 Chapter 2. Acquisition: From System to Data 15 2.1. Motivation and content 15 2.2. Critical components and physical parameters 16 2.2.1. Choice of critical components – general approach 16 2.2.2. Dependability analysis of the system and related tools 17 2.2.3. Physical parameters to be observed 19 2.3. Data acquisition and storage 20 2.3.1. Choice of sensors 22 2.3.2. Data acquisition 23 2.3.3. Preprocessing and data storage 24 2.4. Case study: toward the PHM of bearings 25 2.4.1. From the “train” system to the critical component “bearing” 25 2.4.2. Experimental platform Pronostia 26 2.4.3. Examples of obtained signals 30 2.5. Partial synthesis 30 Chapter 3. Processing: From Data to Health Indicators 33 3.1. Motivation and content 33 3.2. Feature extraction 35 3.2.1. Mapping approaches 35 3.2.2. Temporal and frequency features 36 3.2.3. Time–frequency features 38 3.3. Feature reduction/selection 48 3.3.1. Reduction of the feature space 48 3.3.2. Feature selection . 54 3.4. Construction of health indicators 62 3.4.1. An approach based on the Hilbert-Huang transform 62 3.4.2. Approach description and illustrative elements 62 3.5. Partial synthesis 63 Chapter 4. Health Assessment, Prognostics and Remaining Useful Life – Part A 67 4.1. Motivation and content 67 4.2. Features prediction by means of connectionist networks 69 4.2.1. Long-term connectionist predictive systems 69 4.2.2. Prediction by means of “fast” neural networks 77 4.2.3. Applications in PHM problems and discussion 84 4.3. Classification of states and RUL estimation 88 4.3.1. Health state assessment without a priori information about the data 88 4.3.2. Toward increased performances: S-MEFC algorithm 93 4.3.3. Dynamic thresholding procedure 95 4.4. Application and discussion 97 4.4.1. Tests data and protocol 97 4.4.2. Illustration of the dynamic thresholding procedure 101 4.4.3. Performances of the approach 104 4.5. Partial synthesis 105 Chapter 5. Health Assessment, Prognostics, and Remaining Useful Life – Part B 109 5.1. Motivation and object 109 5.2. Modeling and estimation of the health state 111 5.2.1. Fundamentals: the Hidden Markov Models (HMM) 111 5.2.2. Extension: mixture of Gaussians HMMs 117 5.2.3. State estimation by means of Dynamic Bayesian Networks 118 5.3. Behavior prediction and RUL estimation 124 5.3.1. Approach: Prognostics by means of DBNs 124 5.3.2. Learning of state sequences 124 5.3.3. Health state detection and RUL estimation 126 5.4. Application and discussion 129 5.4.1. Data and protocol of the tests 129 5.4.2. Health state identification 131 5.4.3. RUL estimation 133 5.5. Partial synthesis 135 Conclusion and Open Issues 137 Bibliography 143 Index 163

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Book SynopsisIn an attempt to make sense of changes that have taken place in the workplace worldwide, especially since the last quarter of the twentieth century, the two concepts of Fordism and Post-Fordism are often invoked. These volumes perform a valuable service to social scientists in bringing together important previously published contributions which explore this field. In their selection of articles, the editors range from the Fordism of Henry Ford to its oft-touted modern management successors - Japanisation and Toyotaism, flexible specialisation, lean production and McDonaldisation. They also provide useful criticisms of each of these developments. The editors have written an authoritative introduction which offers an informative discussion of the issues.Trade Review'The Fordism of Ford and Modern Management is a much needed publication in terms of providing the scholars of work and organizations with an authoritative collection of references which critically revisit the phenomenon of Fordism and post-Fordism. In two volumes, the book brings together 48 previously published works which have made an important contribution to the debate on Fordism. . . As a desk reference, this two-volume collection is one of the most useful and inspiring books that is presently available in the field.' -- Ahu Tatli, Work, Employment and Society'The Fordism of Ford and Modern Management is an excellently collated double volume collection, as you would expect from such distinguished editors. It contains many of the most influential articles on the transformations that have taken place in the world of work. . . it has wide appeal to those with an interest in management/business studies, organizational behaviour, labour history, the sociology of work and sociology more generally.' -- Andrew Smith, Sociology'The world of work has changed dramatically over the past 50 - or even 30 - years, and it is fashionable to speak of a transformation from Fordism to post-Fordism. But what exactly is new, and what remains the same? With their comprehensive selection of readings and their own sensitive overview of the issues, Huw Beynon and Theo Nichols provide the foundation for a nuanced answer - and show that the brave new world of work is no utopia.' -- Richard Hyman, London School of Economics, UKTable of ContentsContents Volume I Acknowledgements Introduction Huw Beynon and Theo Nichols PART I THE FORDISM OF FORD 1. Christian Palloix (1976), ‘The Labour Process: From Fordism to Neo-Fordism’, [Translated by John Mepham and Mike Sonenscher] 2. Carl H.A. Dassbach (1991), ‘The Origins of Fordism: The Introduction of Mass Production and the Five-Dollar Wage’ 3. David Roediger (1988), ‘Americanism and Fordism – American Style: Kate Richards O’Hare’s “Has Henry Ford Made Good?”’ 4. James M. Wilson (1995), ‘Henry Ford’s Just-in-Time System’ 5. Glen Norcliffe (1997), ‘Popeism and Fordism: Examining the Roots of Mass Production’ 6. Karel Williams, Colin Haslam and John Williams (1992), ‘Ford versus “Fordism”: The Beginning of Mass Production?’ 7. John Bellamy Foster (1989), ‘The Fetish of Fordism’ 8. R. Hudson (1989), ‘Labour-Market Changes and New Forms of Work in Old Industrial Regions: Maybe Flexibility for Some but Not Flexible Accumulation’ 9. Robin Murray (1988), ‘Life after Henry (Ford)’ 10. Ian McIntosh (1995), ‘“It Was Worse Than Alcatraz”: Working for Ford at Trafford Park’ PART II JAPANISATION AND TOYOTAISM 11. Knuth Dohse, Ulrich Jürgens and Thomas Malsch (1985), ‘From “Fordism” to “Toyotism”? The Social Organization of Labor Process in the Japanese Automobile Industry’ 12. Stephen Wood (1993), ‘The Japanization of Fordism’ 13. Roland Springer (1999), ‘The End of New Production Concepts? Rationalization and Labour Policy in the German Auto Industry’ 14. Adrian Wilkinson, Graham Godfrey and Mick Marchington (1997), ‘Bouquets, Brickbats and Blinkers: Total Quality Management and Employee Involvement in Practice’ 15. Theo Nichols, Nadir Sugur and Erol Demir (2002), ‘Globalised Management and Local Labour: The Case of the White-Goods Industry in Turkey’ 16. Rick Delbridge (1995), ‘Surviving JIT: Control and Resistance in a Japanese Transplant’ 17. Paul E. Rossler and Mario G. Beruvides (1994), ‘Management Theory Déjà Vu? Scientific and Total Quality Management’ 18. David M. Boje and Robert D. Winsor (1993), ‘The Resurrection of Taylorism: Total Quality Management’s Hidden Agenda’ 19. Andrew Sayer (1989), ‘Postfordism in Question’ 20. Valeria Pulignano (2001), ‘Just-in-Time and Social Relations in the Auto-Component Industry’ 21. Peter Turnbull, Nick Oliver and Barry Wilkinson (1989), ‘Recent Developments in the UK Automotive Industry: JIT/TQC and Information Systems’ 22. Terry L. Besser (1993), ‘The Commitment of Japanese Workers and U.S. Workers: A Reassessment of the Literature’ 23. Robert E. Cole, Arne L. Kalleberg and James R. Lincoln (1993), ‘Assessing Commitment in the United States and Japan: A Comment on Besser’ 24. Egil Skorstad (1994), ‘Lean Production, Conditions of Work and Worker Commitment’ 25. Paul S. Adler, Barbara Goldoftas and David I. Levine (1997), ‘Ergonomics, Employee Involvement, and the Toyota Production System: A Case Study of NUMMI’s 1993 Model Introduction’ 26. Katsuo Nishiyama and Jeffrey V. Johnson (1997), ‘Karoshi – Death from Overwork: Occupational Health Consequences of Japanese Production Management’ Name Index Volume II Acknowledgements An introduction by the editors to both volumes appears in Volume I PART I FLEXIBLE SPECIALISATION, THE THIRD ITALY AND THE WIDER DEBATE 1. Fergus Murray (1983), ‘The Decentralisation of Production – the Decline of the Mass-Collective Worker?’ 2. Fergus Murray (1987), ‘Flexible Specialisation in the “Third Italy”’ 3. Ash Amin (1989), ‘Flexible Specialisation and Small Firms in Italy: Myths and Realities’ 4. Chris Smith (1989), ‘Flexible Specialisation: Automation and Mass Production’ 5. John Tomaney (1990), ‘The Reality of Workplace Flexibility’ 6. Harley Shaiken, Stephen Herzenberg and Sarah Kuhn (1986), ‘The Work Process Under More Flexible Production’ 7. Bruce Pietrykowski (1999), ‘Beyond the Fordist/Post-Fordist Dichotomy: Working through The Second Industrial Divide’ 8. Steven P. Vallas and John P. Beck (1996), ‘The Transformation of Work Revisited: The Limits of Flexibility in American Manufacturing’ 9. Steven P. Vallas (1999), ‘Rethinking Post-Fordism: The Meaning of Workplace Flexibility’ 10. Anna Pollert (1988), ‘Dismantling Flexibility’ 11. Thomas Bramble (1988), ‘The Flexibility Debate: Industrial Relations and New Management Production Practices’ 12. Paul Hirst and Johnathan Zeitlin (1991), ‘Flexible Specialization versus post-Fordism: Theory, Evidence and Policy Implications’ 13. Karel Williams, Tony Cutler, John Williams and Colin Haslam (1987), ‘The End of Mass Production?’ PART II LEAN PRODUCTION 14. Christian Berggren (1993), ‘Lean Production – The End of History?’ 15. Ian Hampson (1999), ‘Lean Production and the Toyota Production System – Or, the Case of the Forgotten Production Concepts’ 16. Michael A. Cusumano (1994), ‘The Limits of “Lean”’ 17. Mike Parker and Jane Slaughter (1990), ‘Management-by-Stress: The Team Concept in the US Auto Industry’ 18. James P. Womack (1996), ‘The Psychology of Lean Production’ 19. James Rinehart (1999), ‘The International Motor Vehicle Program’s Lean Production Benchmark: A Critique’ 20. Ben Dankbaar (1997), ‘Lean Production: Denial, Confirmation or Extension of Sociotechnical Systems Design?’ 21. Andy Danford (2003), ‘Workers, Unions and the High Performance Workplace’ PART III McDONALDISATION 22. George Ritzer (1996), ‘The McDonaldization Thesis: Is Expansion Inevitable?’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisThis excellent book systematically identifies the issues surrounding the effective linking of project management techniques and engineering applications. It is not a technical manual, nor is it procedure-led. Instead, it encourages creative learning of project engineering methodology that can be applied and modified in different situations. In short, it offers a distillation of practical ‘on-the job’ experience to help project engineers perform more effectively. While this book specifically addresses process plants, the principles are applicable to other types of engineering project where multidisciplinary engineering skills are required, such as power plant and general factory construction. It focuses on the technical aspects, which typically influence the configuration of the plant as a whole, on the interface between the various disciplines involved, and the way in which work is done – the issues central to the co-ordination of the overall engineering effort. It develops an awareness of relationships with other parties – clients, suppliers, package contractors, and construction managers – and of how the structure and management of these relationships impact directly on the performance of the project engineer. Readers will welcome the author’s straightforward approach in tackling sensitive issues head on. COMPLETE CONTENTS Introduction A process plant A project and its management A brief overview The engineering work and its management The project’s industrial environment The commercial environment The contracting environment The economic environment Studies and proposals Plant layout and modelling Value engineering and plant optimization Hazards, loss, and safety Specification, selection and purchase Fluid transport Bulk solids transport Slurries and two-phase transport Hydraulic design and plant drainage Observations on multidiscipline engineering Detail design and drafting The organization of work Construction Construction contracts Commissioning Communication Change and chaos Fast-track projects Advanced information management Project strategy development Key issues summary Table of ContentsFirst cycle - a process plant and a project: a process plant; a project and its management - a brief overview; the engineering work and its management. Second cycle - environment: the project's industrial environment; the commercial environment; the contracting environment; the economic environment. Third cycle - conceptual development: studies and proposals; plant layout and modelling; value engineering and plant optimization; hazards, loss and safety. Fourth cycle - engineering development and detail: specification, selection and purchase; fluid transport; bulk solids transport; slurries and two-phase transport; hydraulic design and plant drainage; observations on multi-discipline engineering; detail design and drafting; traditional documentation control. Fifth cycle - more on management: the organization of work; construction; construction contracts; commissioning; communication; change and chaos; fast-track projects; advanced information management systems. Final cycle - strategies for success: project strategy development; key issues.

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Book SynopsisThe proceedings of the fourth ICMA in 2004 represent a huge contribution to research in this area. Everyone attending the conference was asked to submit their papers electronically which meant that 100 top quality papers from no less that 10 different countries contributed to the theme of the conference.Table of ContentsKeynote Abstracts Grand challenges for design and manufacturing F B Prinz 3 Optimization of heterogeneous solids with level set methods M Y Wang 4 Adaptable design - concepts, methods, and applications P Gu 5 Convergence of digital and physical worlds P Fu 6 Product Design Systems and Methodologies Extrusion forming technology applied in die design of plug extremity Z Jiang, X Feng, J Shi, and X Zong 9 Modelling and analysing complex product development processes using the design structure matrix (DSM) method X Liu and H Zhang 17 Research on groupware for Internet-based collaborative design A Xhu and Y Xie 23 A functional modelling approach for modular product design W Y Zhang, S B Tor, and G A Britton 31 A new method for constructing streamline surface by Bezier patch with restricted condition X Lu 39 Manufacturable and functional layout design of cooling system for plastic injection mould - an automatic approach C L Li and C G Li 47 Product dynamic development process modelling Y Gu and H Huang 55 A web-based multi-disciplinary collaborative design environment H Li, G Feng, and C Wang 63 Mechanical product conceptual design based on bond graphs D Cao, R Tan, B Yang, and N Zhu 71 Principle and method of graphic matching based on model reconstruction Y Hu, Z Ou, D C Ma, and A Shih 79 A timing-independent approach to mechanism path generation R Xiao and Y Liu 87 HCPN-based process modelling for workflow mining H Huang, F Zhou, X Zu, and Y Gu 95 Solid model reconstruction from engineering drawings using engineering semantics G Dou and M Chang 103 Research on the feature modelling technology for welded tube roll H Li and Y Zhang 111 Innovation design and application based on TOC and TRIZ Y Liu and R Tan 117 Adaptive triangular mesh compression with shape error control W F Wu, Y F Zhang, Y S Wong, and H T Loh 125 Study on CAD modelling for the objects with a multiphase perfect material F Zhu, K Chen, F Wang, and X Feng 133 Complexity reduction of parts in an assembly for layered manufacturing H Y Chow and S T Tan 143 Study of intelligent conceptual design based on extension case reasoning Y Zhao and G Zhang 151 Research and application of NURBS-based universal interpolation technology G Li, C Yan, and X Li 159 Material design of components made of multi-materials and its applications in high-tech product design X Zhang, K Chen, and X Feng 167 Application of CAD/CAM/CAE system in the design of go-kart vehicle chassis A Mimaroglu, S Iric, H Unal, I Kaya, and Z Demir 175 Haptic aided ergonomic evaluation in mass customized product design Z Y Yang, L L Lian, and Y H Chen 181 Research of hierarchy process control method for distributed collaborative design H Qiu, X Shao, P Li, and L Gao 189 Sustainable application in the product design L Li and Z Huang 197 Restriction of feature design and process drawing automatic generation H Wang, R Ning, and T Wang 205 Three-dimensional segmentation based on visibility cone for topology reconstruction W Hu and W Yang 213 The applications and researches on the method of processing decomposition and dynamic coordination in the concurrent engineering for the development of new auto-types J Yi, Q Bai, W Sun, Y Yao, X Gao, and P Xu 221 Intelligent Systems A 'joint-based constraint and elimination' approach to spatial linkage position analysis K Luo and Q Wang 231 Manufacturable topology optimization K Zuo, L Chen, S Wang, and Y Zhang 239 On relationship between vibration and machining quality of rolling bearing via grey system theory X Xia, L Chen, Z Wang, and H Chang 247 The contact force FEA of the bevel gears based on UG modelling S Wu, X Wang, and Z Zhang 255 Automatic generation of a parameterized finite element model for hypoid gears F Rao, X Wang, W Zhang, and Y Zhong 263 An explicit expression of kineto-elastodynamic analysis of mechanisms by finite element method P Lan, Q Ding, N Lu, and L Sun 271 Topology optimization design of continuum structure under stress and volumetric material density constraints S Yang, D Guo, Z Jia, R Yang, and D Mi 279 Research on the human-computer cooperative genetic algorithm and its application G Li, H Zhao, H Teng, F Zhao, and Z Qian 285 An improved parallel hybrid genetic algorithm and its application to layout design G Li, H Zhao, W Wang, H Teng, and F Zhao 295 Dynamic scheduling of road construction machines based on multi-agent system C Ding, H Wang, M Zhang, C Gao, and Y Jing 303 Methods to get circular saws' natural frequency and influences the saw geometrical parameters give to the natural frequency J Wu, Z ZHou, and R Tan 309 Flow balance analysis for plastics extrusion flow - influence of flow separation B Liu, K Jiang, and Q Zheng 315 Kinematic and dynamic modelling of a novel two-DOF direct-drive planar parallel manipulator L Sun, X Liu, Q Ding, and Y Zhu 323 Multiple-parameter optimization for CNC machining via machine learning M K Yeung, Z Gui, and Y Zhang 331 Gear fault classification using PCA and RBF networks W Li, G Zhang, and T Shi 339 Optimal location and size of piezoelectric actuators for topology optimization of compliant mechanisms X Zhang and Y Chen 349 Based on improved grey BP neural network of the regional logistics cost forecast F Zhang and J Wu 357 An integrated approach to design knowledge acquisition and transformation and its implementation R Yang, Z Tao, R Xiao, and R Li 365 Rough set-based multiple variant decision tree and its application in process planning Z Wang, X Shao, H Zhu, and Z Che 375 An improved study on the way of two-dimension rectangle layout X Huang, Z Gong, Z Zhong, and J Li 383 Research of design technology for the injection mould parting surface based on cases and knowledge T Yu, G Li, Y Li, and J Lan 391 Constructive logical network for proposition representation and calculus R Sun, Y Xiong, and L Zhu 399 Research on genetic algorithm-based scheduling approach for semiconductor wafer fab B Feng, F Qiao, and J Wang 407 Sequencing mixed model assembly lines with multi-objective genetic algorithms Z Cao, F Li, and Y Zhu 415 Intelligent optimization techniques in planning of parallel machines M Saravanakumar and K S Lee 423 Modelling of electro-jet drilling process using FEM M Sen, B Amarendrakumar, and H S Shan 435 Roll forging technology and three-dimensional finite element simulation for automobile front axle H Wang, J Xia, G Hu, X Wang, Y Jin, J Zhang, and C Chen 443 Research and implementation for intelligent plasma powder deposition manufacturing based on ANN-ES H Zhang, H Ai, G Wang, and J Xu 451 A practical heuristic approach for two-dimensional cutting stock problems X Wang and L Yang 459 Internet-based Systems The self-organization of dynamic manufacturing network G Li, L-Y Sun, and H-Q Li 469 Study on the development of a virtual turning test-bed J Li and Y Yao 477 Rapid manufacturing technology of simple Zn-based alloy plastic mould based on LOM prototype H Liu, Y Li, X Dong, Z Fan, and N Huang 485 The design of networked virtual instrument D Lei, H Duan, and W Wang 491 The research and development of numerical control machining simulation system based on hourglass cam Z Chang, J Sun, and A Ren 499 Visual diagnosis of bottleneck processes and redesign for the production line based on virtual manufacturing technologies and its application J Zhou, Z Liu, P Huang, and X Ai 505 Rapid prototyping of cloud data by segmentation G H Liu, H T Loh, Y S Wong, and Y F Zhang 513 Design and operation of a storage facility in a virtual environment Z Tuncali, S K Gupta, D K Anand, and Z Yao 521

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Book SynopsisThis book is part of a five-volume set that explores sustainability in textile industry practices globally. Case studies are provided that cover the theoretical and practical implications of sustainable textile issues, including environmental footprints of textile manufacturing, consumer behavior, eco-design in clothing and apparels, supply chain sustainability, the chemistry of textile manufacturing, waste management and textile economics. The set will be of interest to researchers, engineers, industrialists, R&D managers and students working in textile chemistry, economics, materials science, and sustainable consumption and production. This volume discusses novel trends and concepts in sustainable textile design, including innovative topics such as doodling and upcycling in clothing and apparel design for sustainable fashion initiatives. Along with strategies for repurposing fashion sustainability, the book also covers university interventions for the development of proper and environmentally friendly design practices. Specific technologies addressed include UV applications, laser treatments for dyeing, refined surface design techniques for products such as leather. Table of ContentsChapter1: Sustainable textile designs made from renewable biodegradable sustainable natural abaca fibers.- Chapter2: Analysis of zero waste patternmaking approaches for application to apparel.- Chapter3: Factors that affect sustainability in the textile design industry in Kadoma. Zimbabwe.- Chapter4: Contributions to sustainable textile design with natural textile design with natural raffia fibers.- Chapter5: Innovative sustainable apparel design: Application of CAD and redesign process.- Chapter6: Bacteria working to create sustainable textile materials and textile colorants leading to sustainable textile design.- Chapter7: Sustainable clothing designs for fashion– Design strategies and its implementation possibilities.- Chapter8: Contribution of UV technology to sustainable textile production and design.- Chapter9: Repurposing design process.- Chapter10: Doodlage: reinventing fashion vis sustainable design.- Chapter11: Sustainability in textile design with laser technology.- Chapter12: University intervention in inculcating design practices for sustainable fashion

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Book SynopsisThis text presents readers with an engaging while rigorous manual on the use of oscilloscopes in laboratory and field settings. It describes procedures for measuring and displaying waveforms, gives examples of how this information can be used for repairing malfunctioning equipment and developing new designs, and explains steps for debugging pre-production prototypes. The book begins by examining how the oscilloscope displays electrical energy as traces on X and Y co-ordinates, freely transitioning without loss of information between time and frequency domains, in accordance with the Fourier Transform and its modern correlate, the Fast Fourier Transform. The book continues with practical applications and case studies, describes how oscilloscopes are used in diagnosing pulse width modulation (PWM) problems--looking at serial data streaming and analyzing power supply noise and premises power quality issues—and emphasizes the great functionality of mixed-signal as opposed to mixed-domain oscilloscope, and earlier instruments. Featuring many descriptions of applications in applied science and physics, Oscilloscopes: A Manual for Students, Engineers, and Scientists is ideal for students, faculty, and practitioners.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- History of Oscilloscopes/ Fourier’s mathematical transformation.- Semiconductors inside the oscilloscope and as objects of inquiry.- Bench-top vs. hand-held, battery-operated instruments, and use of the differential probe.- The math function in oscilloscopes.- Oscilloscope memory depth and sampling rate problems.- Using cursors to measure the value of a function.- Oscilloscope troubleshooting techniques.- Networking oscilloscopes with each other and with local and remote computers.- The PC-based oscilloscopes.- Triggered-sweep digital storage oscilloscope block diagram.- What lies ahead – In a nutshell, Artificial Intelligence

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