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Modeling and analysis of multi‐stage transfer lines with unreliable machines and finite buffers
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, 2000-01)
This paper models and analyzes multi‐stage transfer lines with unreliable machines and finite buffers. The machines have exponential operation, failure, and repair processes. First, a mixed vector–scalar Markov process ...
Optimizing modular product design for reconfigurable manufacturing
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, 2002-08)
The problem of optimizing modular products in a reconfigurable manufacturing system is addressed. The problem is first posed as a generalized subset selection problem where the best subsets of module instances of unknown ...
Evaluation and derivation of process plans in turning
(Springer-Verlag; Springer-Verlag London Limited, 1996-05)
The objective of this paper is to formalize process planning selection to minimise the total processing time and the total number of processing steps. The study is performed by defining the processes and part description ...
Optimal door fitting with systematic fixture adjustment
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, 1994-04)
A systematic approach is presented to obtain the best door gap quality through optimal door fitting in automobile body manufacturing. First, three indexes of gap quality are defined; they are: (1) door gap width deviation ...
Trends and perspectives in flexible and reconfigurable manufacturing systems
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, 2002-04)
To better understand future needs in manufacturing and their enabling technologies, a survey of experts in manufacturing has been conducted. The survey instrument (i.e., questionnaire) tries to assess the experience to ...
Feature signature prediction of a boring process using neural network modeling with confidence bounds
(Springer Verlag; Springer-Verlag London Limited, 2005-11-18)
Prediction of machine tool failure has been very important in modern metal cutting operations in order to meet the growing demand for product quality and cost reduction. This paper presents the study of building a neural ...
Improving machining accuracy in precision line boring
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, 2002-10)
There is an ever-growing demand for high precision machining to obtain increased accuracy and surface finish, as they are key factors in product quality and performance. Machining operations, in general, are associated ...
Monitoring and classification of dimensional faults for automotive body assembly
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, 1995-04)
Sudden process changes occurring during automobile body assembly processes will influence the downstream assembly process and the functionality and final appearance of the vehicle. Furthermore, these faults could result ...
Integrated design of run-to-run PID controller and SPC monitoring for process disturbance rejection
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, 1999-05)
An integrated design methodology has been developed for a run-to-run PID controller and SPC monitoring for the purpose of process disturbance rejection. In the paper, the process disturbance is assumed to be an ARMA (1,1) ...
Reconfigurable manufacturing systems: Key to future manufacturing
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, 2000-08)
Presented in this article is a review of manufacturing techniques and introduction of reconfigurable manufacturing systems; a new paradigm in manufacturing which is designed for rapid adjustment of production capacity and ...