Abstract: Accurate wear modeling has always been desired, but has also been difficult and elusive. Most useful wear models have relied on experimental calibration because the physical wear mechanisms are ...

Abstract: Modern computer vision and coordinate metrology systems provide an ever-increasing flow of information from the physical world we live in to the virtual world inside computer systems. Often the ...

Abstract: This paper evaluates the performance and limitations of a simple algorithm to detect contact and release events in reciprocating surface grinding by processing the output of a piezoelectric force ...

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to develop a statistically based controller that is “self-tuning.” High volume manufacturing processes such as through-feed centerless grinding are best controlled ...

Abstract: The objectives of this paper are to qualitatively assess the inadequacies of the current manner of tool wear quantification and consequently to suggest/develop a more comprehensive approach for ...

Abstract: In part 1, traditional methods of tool wear characterization were qualitatively assessed, and consequently a volumetric approach of wear quantification was developed, standardized, and evaluated ...

Abstract: This paper presents the results of electrochemical tests on hard turned steel components that have white layer on the surface. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is used to compare a machined ...

Abstract: Quality control and metrology are critical to improved productivity and yield in MEMS design and production. This paper presents a micrograting interferometer for use in measuring MEMS devices. ...