Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering: Recent submissions
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Statistical Process Control Based Supervisory Generalized Predictive Control of Thin Film Deposition Processes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)This paper presents a supervisory generalized predictive control (GPC) by combining GPC with statistical process control (SPC) for the control of the thin film deposition process. In the supervised ... -
Robust Method of Multiple Variation Sources Identification in Manufacturing Processes For Quality Improvement
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)Variation source identification is a critical step in the quality and productivity improvement of manufacturing processes and draws significant attention recently. In this article we present a ... -
Dynamic Modeling of Powder Delivery Systems in Gravity-Fed Powder Feeders
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)This paper presents an approach for modeling powder delivery system dynamics in low flow rate applications. Discrete particle modeling (DPM) is utilized to analyze the motion of individual powder ... -
Editorial
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)It is with great sadness that I share with you the news that Nathan Henry Cook, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at MIT, was taken from our midst and from the activities of an ... -
Retiring Associate Editors
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Modeling Machining Geometric Variation in a N-2-1 Fixturing Scheme
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)Fixtures are used to locate and constrain workpieces in machining. Fixture properties, such as accuracy and locator layout schemes, directly affect the resultant geometric variation on the machined ... -
Multiple Attributes Utility Analysis in Setup Plan Evaluation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)Setup planning is an intermediate phase of process planning, and automating setup planning constitutes a critical component of computer-aided process planning. The common absence of a clearly ... -
Determining Setup Orientations From the Visibility of Slice Geometry for Rapid Computer Numerically Controlled Machining
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)A method for rapid computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining is being developed in an effort to automatically create functional prototypes and parts in a wide array of materials. The ... -
Cutter/Workpiece Engagement Feature Extraction from Solid Models for End Milling
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)Accurate process modeling requires the calculation of cutter/workpiece engagement (CWE) geometry. This is challenging when the geometry of the workpiece is changing unpredictably as is the case ... -
Volumetric Error Compensation of Multi-Axis Laser Machining Center for Direct Patterning of Flat Panel Display
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)A new direct laser patterning system for improving the quality of the pattern on the glass substrate of large Flat Panel Displays (FPD) was developed, which consists of the laser machining ... -
Optimal Approximated Unfolding of General Curved Shell Plates Based on Deformation Theory
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)Surfaces of many engineering structures, especially those of ships and airplanes, are commonly fabricated as either single- or double-curved surfaces to meet functional requirements. The first ... -
Digital Panel Assembly Methodologies and Applications for Compliant Sheet Components
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)This paper presents digital panel assembly (DPA) methodologies and applications for sheet component assembly in automotive body manufacturing processes. Core to DPA is the customized finite element ... -
Real-Time Weld Penetration Depth Monitoring With Laser Ultrasonic Sensing System
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)A real-time ultrasound-based system for controlling robotic weld quality by monitoring the weld pool is presented. The weld penetration depth is one of the most important geometric parameters ... -
Wear of Electroplated CBN Grinding Wheels
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)An investigation is reported on the wear of single-layer electroplated cubic boron nitride (CBN) grinding wheels and how the wear process affects the wheel topography and grinding behavior. ... -
A Methodology to Determine Work Material Flow Stress and Tool-Chip Interfacial Friction Properties by Using Analysis of Machining
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)In this paper, we develop a methodology to determine flow stress at the machining regimes and friction characteristics at the tool-chip interface from the results of orthogonal cutting tests. ... -
Development of NiCr∕NiSi Thin-Film Thermocouple Sensor for Workpiece Temperature Measurement in Chemical Explosive Material Machining
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)Temperature plays a vital role in the machining industry today. With increasing cutting speeds being used in machining operations, the thermal aspects of cutting have become more important. A ... -
Empirical Model Decomposition Based Time-Frequency Analysis for the Effective Detection of Tool Breakage
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)Extensive research has been performed to investigate effective techniques, including advanced sensors and new monitoring methods, to develop reliable condition monitoring systems for industrial ... -
Algorithm for Spatial Straightness Evaluation Using Theories of Linear Complex Chebyshev Approximation and Semi-infinite Linear Programming
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)This paper presents a novel methodology for evaluating spatial straightness error based on the minimum zone criterion. Spatial straightness evaluation is formulated as a linear complex Chebyshev ... -
Identification of Spindle Integrated Force Sensor’s Transfer Function for Modular End Mills
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)A spindle integrated cutting force system where piezoelectric force sensors are embedded in the spindle housing is studied. The transfer function between the force experienced at the end mill ... -
Dynamic Analysis of a Mesoscale Machine Tool
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2006)Miniaturized machine tools, referred to as mesoscale machine tools (mMTs) henceforth, have been proposed as a way to manufacture micro/mesoscale mechanical components. A thorough study of the ...