AMST’05 Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology: Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference

Science, Technology and Social Innovation....Pages 1-4
Characteristics of Modern Manufacturing Techniques....Pages 5-15
Competition and Collaboration in Production Science....Pages 17-26
A New Structure of an Adaptable Manufacturing System Based on Elementary Work Units and Network Integration....Pages 27-40
Some Approaches in the Machining Research....Pages 41-55
Numerical & Experimental Metal Cutting Analysis: An Appraisal....Pages 57-65
Friction Stir Welding: A Solid State Joining Process....Pages 67-86
Unconventional Cutting Technologies in Orthopaedic Surgery....Pages 87-97
Assembly of Microproducts: State of the Art and New Solutions....Pages 99-115
Improving Productivity in Interrupted Finish Turning of Ti6A14V....Pages 117-124
Cutting Process Optimization Practical Procedure....Pages 125-133
Optimization of Machining Process Using Evolutionary Algorithms....Pages 135-142
Optimization of Turning Operation: Nimonic Valves Case....Pages 143-153
Modeling of Cutting Forces in Plunge Milling....Pages 155-164
Investigation of Toolpath Interpolation Methods in the High-Speed Manufacture of Molds and Dies....Pages 165-174
Wiper Tools in Turning Finishing of Quenched Steel....Pages 175-182
A Study of Factors That Affect the Build-Up Material Formation....Pages 183-192
Pattern Formation and Waviness in Surface Grinding....Pages 193-200
Empirical Modelling and Optimisation of Precision Grinding....Pages 201-210
An Investigation on Grinding Process of Natural Stones Using Artificial Neural Networks....Pages 211-219
Tool Wear and Surface Aspects When Turning Titatium and Aluminum Alloys....Pages 221-233
Modelling and Simulation Creep Feed Grinding Process....Pages 235-246
Model-To-Part: A Road Map for the CNC Machine of the Future....Pages 247-256
Design of a Robotic Vision System....Pages 257-265
3D Location of Circular Features for Robotic Tasks....Pages 267-278
A Mobile Robot Platform for Ferromagnetic Base Plates....Pages 279-286
Computer Aided Design of Main Spindle and Feed Drives for Numerically Controlled Machine Tools....Pages 287-296
Constrained H ∞ Design of PID Controllers....Pages 297-305
Multi-Agent Manufacturing System Design Based on Emergent Synthesis Approach....Pages 307-316
Design of A Product Configuration System by the Object-Oriented Approach....Pages 317-326
Operational Solutions for Short-Term Production Planning and Control in a Make-to-Order Company....Pages 327-336
Improving Process Planning Through Sequencing the Operations....Pages 337-345
Implementation of an On-Line Supervision System for Scheduling and Controlling a Production Plant....Pages 347-356
Low-Cost Transformation of a Conventional Milling Machine Into a Simple FSW Work Station....Pages 357-365
CAD/CAM in a Complex Industrial Environment....Pages 367-376
Optimized Hotwire Cutting Robotic System for Expandable Polystyrene Foam....Pages 377-386
Review on Micromachining Techniques....Pages 387-396
Analysis and Modeling of Laser Beam Melt Ablation....Pages 397-402
On the Development of Tools for Mechanical Design of Cold Rolling Cluster Mills....Pages 403-412
The Effect of Pressure on the Surfaces Generated by Waterjet: Preliminary Analysis....Pages 413-425
New Possibilities by Direct Laser Micro Sintering for Micro System Technology Components Using Nanophased Powders....Pages 427-436
Incremental Forming of Sheet Metal by Two Industrial Robots....Pages 437-444
A Finite Difference Model by A.D.I. Method for Pultrusion Process: Temperature and Degree of Cure Analysis....Pages 445-454
Virtual Tryout and Optimization of the Extrusion Process Using a Shape Variables Generator Integrated in the CAE Preprocessing Environment....Pages 455-464
Hot Impression Die Forging Process: An Approach to Flash Design for Tool Life Improvement....Pages 465-472
Innovative Sheet Forming Processes: Evaluation of the Economic Convenience of an Actual Case....Pages 473-482
An Accurate-Optimized Mesh for Thermo-Mechanical Analysis of Laser Forming Process....Pages 483-492
Optimization of an Induction Quenching Process Using the Response Surface Approach....Pages 493-502
Influence of Process Parameters for Thixotropic Alloys....Pages 503-512
A Preliminary Study on a Torque Sensor for Tool Condition Monitoring in Milling....Pages 513-522
Comparision and Analisys of In-Process Tool Condition Monitoring Criterions in Milling....Pages 523-532
Design and Performance Assessment of a HSM Tool Holder....Pages 533-541
A Force-Torque Sensor for the Applications in Medical Robotics....Pages 543-550
α-SiAlONs Cutting Tool Development, Characterization and Application in Machining of Compacted Cast Iron....Pages 551-561
β-SI 3 N 4 Cutting Tools Obtaining for Machining of the Gray Cast Iron....Pages 563-575
Stainless Steels Machinability Assessment Model....Pages 577-588
Experimental and Mathematical Modeling of Cutting Tool Wear in Milling Conditions....Pages 589-596
Laminated Object Manufacturing of Metal Foil — Process Chain and System Technology....Pages 597-606
Customising a Knowledge-Based System for Design Optimisation in Fused Deposition Modelling RP-Technique....Pages 607-616
Filling Balance Optimization for Plastics Injection Molding....Pages 617-624
Investigation on Heat Transfer in the Investment Casting....Pages 625-634
Reverse Engineering of a Turbine Blade: Comparison Between two Different Acquisition Techniques....Pages 635-644
Coating Photoelasticity Applied to a Rapid Prototyping Model of a Hub for High Performance Cars....Pages 645-652
Destructive Disassembly of End-of-Life Household Appliances: A Structured Analysis of Cutting Methods of the Housing....Pages 653-662
Quality Aspects in the Sector of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)....Pages 663-672
A Comparison of Different Technologies for Automotive Component Production by a Life Cycle Perspective....Pages 673-682
Six Sigma Methodology: A Possible Solution to Increase the Process Capability in the Automotive Market....Pages 683-691
Detecting Changes in Autoregressive Processes with a Recurrent Neural Network for Manufacturing Quality Monitoring....Pages 693-702
A New FMEA Approach Based on Availability and Costs....Pages 703-712
Reliability Analysis in Product Development....Pages 713-724
Non — Contact Volumetric Measurement for Spine Evaluation and Production of Spine Orthotics....Pages 725-730
Influence of the Measuring Process on the Verification of Gear Geometrical Specifications....Pages 731-738
Six Sigma — the Methodology for Acheiving Total Business Excellence....Pages 739-748
An Intelligent System for Automatic Extraction of Manufacturing Features from CAD Solid Models Using a Simple and Logical Approach....Pages 749-756
Analysis of the Dependence Between Manufacturing and Design Specification....Pages 757-766
Aerobic Living-Organism Analogy: A Conceptual Model....Pages 767-778
Manufacturing System Analysis Via Aerobic Living-Organism Analogy: A Case Study....Pages 779-788