Abstract: This paper analyzes the impact of machining parameter selection on machining system productivity. The method involves prediction of machine tool reliability from mechanical failure based on process ...

Abstract: The productivity of a manufacturing system is greatly influenced by the configuration of the manufacturing system. This paper examines the importance of configuration on productivity, and the ...

Abstract: Microend milling offers the ability to machine microparts of complex geometry relatively quickly when compared with photolithographic techniques. The key to good surface quality is the minimization ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a comprehensive quality prediction framework for multistage machining processes, connecting engineering design with the activities of quality modeling, variation propagation ...