Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Author: MengChu Zhou
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 432
Release: 1999
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789810230296

One critical barrier leading to successful implementation of flexible manufacturing and related automated systems is the ever-increasing complexity of their modeling, analysis, simulation, and control. Research and development over the last three decades has provided new theory and graphical tools based on Petri nets and related concepts for the design of such systems. The purpose of this book is to introduce a set of Petri-net-based tools and methods to address a variety of problems associated with the design and implementation of flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs), with several implementation examples.There are three ways this book will directly benefit readers. First, the book will allow engineers and managers who are responsible for the design and implementation of modern manufacturing systems to evaluate Petri nets for applications in their work. Second, it will provide sufficient breadth and depth to allow development of Petri-net-based industrial applications. Third, it will allow the basic Petri net material to be taught to industrial practitioners, students, and academic researchers much more efficiently. This will foster further research and applications of Petri nets in aiding the successful implementation of advanced manufacturing systems.

Integration of CAD/CAPP/CAM

Integration of CAD/CAPP/CAM
Author: Jianbin Xue
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2018-07-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3110573091

The book introduces the fundamentals and development of Computer aided design, Computer aided process planning, and Computer aided manufacturing. The integration of CAD/CAPP/CAM, product data management and Concurrent engineering and collaborative design etc. are also illustrated in detail, which make this book be an essential reference for graduate students, scientists and practitioner in the research fields of computer sciences and engineering.

Computer-Aided Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing

Computer-Aided Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing
Author: Cornelius T. Leondes
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2000-12-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781420050097

In the competitive business arena companies must continually strive to create new and better products faster, more efficiently, and more cost effectively than their competitors to gain and keep the competitive advantage. Computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided engineering (CAE), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) are now the industry standard. These seven volumes give the reader a comprehensive treatment of the techniques and applications of CAD, CAE, and CAM.

Principles and Practices of CAD/CAM

Principles and Practices of CAD/CAM
Author: Vikram Sharma
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2023-12-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1003812791

CAD/CAM systems are perhaps the most crucial advancement in the field of new technology relating to engineering, design and drawing in all technical domains. CAD/CAM stands for computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. These systems are useful in all facets of contemporary design and architecture. The fundamentals of CAD/CAM systems are covered in detail throughout this book. This book aims to introduce the fundamental aspects, complete with an adequate numberof illustrations and examples, without delving too deeply into the specifics of the subject matter. This book is valuable in the classroom for both teachers and students. Features Each chapter begins with the Learning Outcomes (LOs) section, which highlights the critical points of that chapter. All LOs, solved examples, and questions are mapped to six Bloom Taxonomy levels (BT levels). Offers fundamental concepts of CAD/CAM without becoming too complicated. Solved examples are presented in each section after the theoretical discussion to clarify the concept of that section. Chapter-end summaries reinforce key ideas and help readers recall the concepts discussed. Students and professionals need to have a working knowledge of CAD/CAM since it has many applications and continues to expand. Students at the undergraduate and graduate levels of engineering courses use this book as their primary textbook. It will also be helpful for managers, consultants, and professionals.

A Journey through Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy Research

A Journey through Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy Research
Author: Emilio Bartezzaghi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2016-06-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319311042

This book is intended as a tribute to Gianluca Spina, the influential and inspiring Professor of Business Management & Organization and Supply Chain Management at the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano, who very sadly passed away early in 2015. It brings together seven of his most important papers, published in renowned international journals, and supplements these papers with insightful commentaries from friends and colleagues who highlight key messages and values of enduring validity. The selected papers offer a clear sense of Spina’s research journey over the years and cover the main research streams that distinguished his work. They have also been chosen on account of their high impact, as reflected by the number of citations received, and to represent the most important research collaborations that Spina had established within Italy and abroad. An introductory chapter relates his research to major developments in the field of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy and also outlines the very important contribution that Gianluca Spina made to Management Education.

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Volume 3

Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Volume 3
Author: Myer Kutz
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 880
Release: 2015-03-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118930827

Full coverage of manufacturing and management in mechanical engineering Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Fourth Edition provides a quick guide to specialized areas that engineers may encounter in their work, providing access to the basics of each and pointing toward trusted resources for further reading, if needed. The book's accessible information offers discussions, examples, and analyses of the topics covered, rather than the straight data, formulas, and calculations found in other handbooks. No single engineer can be a specialist in all areas that they are called upon to work in. It's a discipline that covers a broad range of topics that are used as the building blocks for specialized areas, including aerospace, chemical, materials, nuclear, electrical, and general engineering. This third volume of Mechanical Engineers' Handbook covers Manufacturing & Management, and provides accessible and in-depth access to the topics encountered regularly in the discipline: environmentally benign manufacturing, production planning, production processes and equipment, manufacturing systems evaluation, coatings and surface engineering, physical vapor deposition, mechanical fasteners, seal technology, statistical quality control, nondestructive inspection, intelligent control of material handling systems, and much more. Presents the most comprehensive coverage of the entire discipline of Mechanical Engineering Focuses on the explanation and analysis of the concepts presented as opposed to a straight listing of formulas and data found in other handbooks Offers the option of being purchased as a four-book set or as single books Comes in a subscription format through the Wiley Online Library and in electronic and other custom formats Engineers at all levels of industry, government, or private consulting practice will find Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Volume 3 an "off-the-shelf" reference they'll turn to again and again.

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
Author: M.M.M. SARCAR
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 732
Release: 2008-05-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9788120333420

The impact of the technology of Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing in automobile engineering, marine engineering and aerospace engineering has been tremendous. Using computers in manufacturing is receiving particular prominence as industries seek to improve product quality, increase productivity and to reduce inventory costs. Therefore, the emphasis has been attributed to the subject of CAD and its integration with CAM. Designed as a textbook for the undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, production engineering and industrial engineering, it provides a description of both the hardware and software of CAD/CAM systems. The Coverage Includes  Principles of interactive computer graphics  Wireframe, surface and solid modelling  Finite element modelling and analysis  NC part programming and computer-aided part programming  Machine vision systems  Robot technology and automated guided vehicles  Flexible manufacturing systems  Computer integrated manufacturing  Artificial intelligence and expert systems  Communication systems in manufacturing PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES  CNC program examples and APT program examples  Review questions at the end of every chapter  A comprehensive Glossary  A Question Bank at the end of the chapters

Computer Applications in Production and Engineering

Computer Applications in Production and Engineering
Author: Ketil Bø
Publisher: North-Holland
Total Pages: 986
Release: 1987
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Hardbound. This volume is unique in its complete coverage of the factory of the future. The book presents the state of the art of all aspects of computers applied to production and engineering. Design through to production, with all the ramifications of the planning and control systems needed in the factory of the future, are to be found in the contributions from many leading international authorities in this vital area. Thus the whole cycle of product realization, and many of the accompanying problems, are analyzed in depth.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing & Computer Aided Manufacturing

Computer Integrated Manufacturing & Computer Aided Manufacturing
Author: Dr. Sushil Kumar Choudhary
Publisher: Walnut Publication
Total Pages: 556
Release: 2021-06-18
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9391145272

The book is intended for the diploma, undergraduate (B.E, B.Tech), Postgraduate (M.Tech), and Ph.D. students/Research scholars of Mechanical, Automobile, Manufacturing, Production, and Industrial Engineering disciplines. Researchers and practicing engineers will also find this book quite useful. We have tried to make the book as student-friendly as possible. The book can be used in industries, technical training institutes. This book covers the main area of interest in computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) and Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) namely Automation, Computer numerical machine (CNC), Industrial Robotics, Flexible manufacturing system (FMS), Group Technology (GT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) manufacturing & Expert systems, Mechatronics, Lean Manufacturing, Just-In-Time (JIT) Manufacturing, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) through good sketches and most simple explanations.