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Production engineering
About: Production engineering is a(n) research topic. Over the lifetime, 2657 publication(s) have been published within this topic receiving 37409 citation(s).
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01 Jan 2009
TL;DR: Gibson et al. as discussed by the authors presented a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing technologies plus descriptions of support technologies like software systems and post-processing approaches, and provided systematic solutions for process selection and design for AM Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Rapid Prototyping to Direct Digital Manufacturing.
Abstract: Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Rapid Prototyping to Direct Digital Manufacturing deals with various aspects of joining materials to form parts. Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an automated technique for direct conversion of 3D CAD data into physical objects using a variety of approaches. Manufacturers have been using these technologies in order to reduce development cycle times and get their products to the market quicker, more cost effectively, and with added value due to the incorporation of customizable features. Realizing the potential of AM applications, a large number of processes have been developed allowing the use of various materials ranging from plastics to metals for product development. Authors Ian Gibson, David W. Rosen and Brent Stucker explain these issues, as well as: Providing a comprehensive overview of AM technologies plus descriptions of support technologies like software systems and post-processing approaches Discussing the wide variety of new and emerging applications like micro-scale AM, medical applications, direct write electronics and Direct Digital Manufacturing of end-use components Introducing systematic solutions for process selection and design for AM Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Rapid Prototyping to Direct Digital Manufacturing is the perfect book for researchers, students, practicing engineers, entrepreneurs, and manufacturing industry professionals interested in additive manufacturing.
3,013 citations
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01 Mar 1989
TL;DR: The Manufacturing Engineering & Technology, 6/e, the authors provides a mostly qualitative description of the science, technology, and practice of manufacturing, including detailed descriptions of manufacturing processes and the manufacturing enterprise.
Abstract: For courses in manufacturing processes at two- or four-year schools. An up-to-date text that provides a solid background in manufacturing processes. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology, 6/e, presents a mostly qualitative description of the science, technology, and practice of manufacturing. This includes detailed descriptions of manufacturing processes and the manufacturing enterprise that will help introduce students to important concepts. With a total of 120 examples and case studies, up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of all topics, and superior two-color graphics, this text provides a solid background for manufacturing students and serves as a valuable reference text for professionals. The Sixth Edition has been completely updated, and addresses issues essential to modern manufacturing, ranging from traditional topics such as casting, forming, machining, and joining, to advanced topics such as the fabrication of microelectronic devices and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing.
1,901 citations
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15 Feb 1987
TL;DR: The most advanced, comprehensive, and balanced coverage on the market of the technical and engineering aspects of automated production systems can be found in this paper, which covers all the major cutting-edge technologies of production automation and material handling, and how these technologies are used to construct modern manufacturing systems.
Abstract: This book provides the most advanced, comprehensive, and balanced coverage on the market of the technical and engineering aspects of automated production systems. It covers all the major cutting-edge technologies of production automation and material handling, and how these technologies are used to construct modern manufacturing systems. Manufacturing Operations; Industrial Control Systems; Sensors, Actuators, and Other Control System Components; Numerical Control; Industrial Robotics; Discrete Control Using Programmable Logic Controllers and Personal Computers; Material Transport Systems; Storage Systems; Automatic Data Capture; Single Station Manufacturing Cells; Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing; Flexible Manufacturing Systems; Manual Assembly Lines; Transfer Lines and Similar Automated Manufacturing Systems; Automated Assembly Systems; Statistical Process Control; Inspection Principles and Practices; Inspection Technologies; Product Design and CAD/CAM in the Production System; Process Planning and Concurrent Engineering; Production Planning and Control Systems; and Lean Production and Agile Manufacturing. For anyone interested in Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing.
1,255 citations
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01 Jan 1996
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the nature of materials and their properties, including dimensions, Tolerances, and Surfaces, as well as the physical properties of materials, such as dimensions, tolerances and surfaces.
Abstract: Introduction. PART I: MATERIAL PROPERTIES AND PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES.The Nature of Materials. Mechanical Properties of Materials. Physical Properties of Materials. Dimensions, Tolerances, and Surfaces. PART II: ENGINEERING MATERIALS. Metals. Ceramics. Polymers.Composite Materials. PART III: SOLIDIFICATION PROCESSES. Fundamentals of Metal Casting. Metal Casting Processes. Glassworking. Shaping Processes for Plastics. Rubber Processing Technology. Shaping Processes for Polymer Matrix Composites. PART IV: PARTICULATE PROCESSING OF METALS AND CERAMICS. Powder Metallurgy. Processing of Ceramics and Cermets.PART V: METAL FORMING AND SHEET METALWORKING. Fundamentals of Metal Forming. Bulk Deformation Processes in Metal Working.Sheet Metal Working. PART VI: MATERIAL REMOVAL PROCESSES. Theory of Metal Machining.Machining Operations and Machine Tools. Cutting Tool Technology. Economic and Product Design Considerations in Machining. Grinding and Other Abrasive Processes. Nontraditional Machining and Thermal Cutting Processes. PART VII: PROPERTY ENHANCING AND SURFACE PROCESSING OPERATIONS. Heat Treatment of Metals. Cleaning and Surface Treatments. Coating and Deposition Processes. PART VIII: JOINING AND ASSEMBLY PROCESSES. Fundamentals of Welding.Welding Processes. Brazing, Soldering,and Adhesive Bonding. Mechanical Assembly. PART IX: SPECIAL PROCESSING AND ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGIES.Rapid Prototypiing. Processing of Integrated Circuits. Electronics Assembly and Packaging. Microfabrication Technologies. PART X: MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS. Numerical Control and Industrial Robotics. Group Technology and Flexible Manaufacturing Systems. Production Lines. PART XI: MANUFACTURING SUPPORT SYSTEMS. Manufacturing Engineering. Production Planning and Control. Quality Control. Measurement and Inspection. Index.
763 citations
TL;DR: Additive manufacturing (AM) is fundamentally different from traditional formative or subtractive manufacturing in that it is the closest to the bottom-up manufacturing where a structure can be built into its designed shape using a "layer-by-layer" approach rather than casting or forming by technologies such as forging or machining as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM) is fundamentally different from traditional formative or subtractive manufacturing in that it is the closest to the ‘bottom up’ manufacturing where a structure can be built into its designed shape using a ‘layer-by-layer’ approach rather than casting or forming by technologies such as forging or machining. AM is versatile, flexible, highly customizable and, as such, can suite most sectors of industrial production. Materials to make these parts/objects can be of a widely varying type. These include metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials along with combinations in the form of composites, hybrid, or functionally graded materials (FGMs). The challenge remains, however, to transfer this ‘making’ shapes and structures into obtaining objects that are functional. A great deal of work is needed in AM in addressing the challenges related to its two key enabling technologies namely ‘materials’ and ‘metrology’ to achieve this functionality in a predictive and reproductive ways. The good news is that there is a significant interest in industry for taking up AM as one of the main production engineering route. Additive Manufacturing, in our opinion, is definitely at the cross-road from where this new, much-hyped but somewhat unproven manufacturing process must move towards a technology that can demonstrate the ability to produce real, innovative, complex and robust products.
631 citations