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In recent years, intensive research has been conducted concerning the use of smart materials for active vibration control and also vibration attenuation for machine tools. This research merges the two research topics and ...

Previously, we have described two systems, EDAPS and EXTRA, which support design and process planning for the manufacture of microwave modules, complex devices with both electrical and mechanical attributes. EDAPS integrates ...

In the semiconductor manufacturing industry, optimization of advanced equipment and process designs must include both manufacturing metrics (such as cycle time, consumables cost, and product quality) and environmental ...

Edge chipping is a phenomenon commonly observed during the machining of ceramic material. Characterization of edge chipping, both in macro and in micro scale, and correlating its formation to machining parameters form a ...

This thesis is written to address a pressing need in vibration control for machine tools. Machine tools are the platform of machining operations. Precision machining has been the focus to enhance product quality and improve ...

Abrasive machining such as grinding involves simultaneous contacts, between the workpiece and several abrasive grits. Hence, it is difficult to assess the tribological effects (i.e., friction and wear) of individual grits ...

Assessment of finish quality of machined components has been a major concern of the machine tool industry in an effort to improve quality and productivity. The research presented in this thesis focuses on assessing the ...

This work employs a Systems Engineering approach to integrate two heterogeneous databases systems in a chemical manufacturing facility. The first system is a Manufacturing Resource Planning system (MRPII) which supports ...

An agile manufacturing firm forms partnerships with other manufacturers as necessary to design and manufacture a product quickly in response to a market opportunity. In order to form a successful partnership, the firm needs ...