Abstract: Transfer lines have long been used for machining a single product at high production rates. This study deals with the transfer line, in particular, estimating the production time per part and ...

Abstract: A machining center is a single numerically-controlled machine that incorporates several time-saving features and performs a multiplicity of operations. The life of cutting tools used in machining ...

Abstract: This paper summarizes the results for one aspect of an ongoing research program concerned with the probabilistic nature of tool life and its affect on tool replacement strategies and optimum ...