Precision Product-Process Design and Optimization

Description

This book introduces readers to various tools and techniques for the design of precision, miniature products, assemblies and associated manufacturing processes. In particular, it focuses on precision mechanisms, robotic devices and their control strategies, together with case studies. In the context of manufacturing process, the book highlights micro/nano machining/forming processes using non-conventional energy sources such as lasers, EDM (electro-discharge machining), ECM (electrochemical machining), etc. Techniques for achieving optimum performance in process modeling, simulation and optimization are presented. The applications of various research tools such as FEM (finite element method), neural networks, genetic algorithms, etc. to product-process design and optimization are illustrated through case studies. The state-of-the-art material presented here provides valuable directions for product development and future research work in this area. The contents of this book will be of use to researchers and industry professionals alike. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxi Optimal Design of a Stewart–Gough Platform for Multidirectional 3-D Printing (Shricharana Shastry, Ritwik Avaneesh, K. A. Desai, S. V. Shah)....Pages 1-29 Development of a Flexible Assembly System Using Industrial Robot with Machine Vision Guidance and Dexterous Multi-finger Gripper (Atul Mishra, I. A. Sainul, Sudipta Bhuyan, Sankha Deb, Debashis Sen, A. K. Deb)....Pages 31-71 A Piezoelectric Actuator Based Compact Micro-manipulation System for Robotic Assembly (R. K. Jain, Surajit Saha, Bhaskar Ghosh)....Pages 73-97 Numerical Modeling and Experimental Validation of Machining of Low-Rigidity Thin-Wall Parts (Gururaj Bolar, Shrikrishna N. Joshi)....Pages 99-122 Modelling of SLM Additive Manufacturing for Magnesium Alloy (Ashish Kumar Mishra, Arvind Kumar)....Pages 123-140 Parametric Optimization of 3D Printing Process Using MCDM Method (S. Vinodh, Priyanka Shinde)....Pages 141-159 Intelligent PCD Tool Testing and Prediction of Performance (Ramesh Kuppuswamy, Kerry Anne Airey)....Pages 161-187 Focused Ion Beam Fabrication: Process Development and Optimization Strategy for Optical Applications (Vivek Garg, Rakesh G. Mote, Jing Fu)....Pages 189-209 Machining Guidelines for Fabricating Microgrooves of Varied Cross Sections by Electrochemical Micromachining (V. Rathod, B. Doloi, B. Bhattacharyya)....Pages 211-238 Optimization of Process Parameters in Powder-Mixed EDM (S. Tripathy, D. K. Tripathy)....Pages 239-283 Optimization of Single Pitch Error and MRR in a WEDM Gear Cutting Process (Kasinath Das Mohapatra, Susanta Kumar Sahoo)....Pages 285-312 Novel Finishing Process Development for Precision Complex-Shaped Hemispherical Shell by Bulk Plasma Processing (D. Sam Dayala Dev, Enni Krishna, Manas Das)....Pages 313-335 Ultrasonic Assisted Turning: A Comparative Study of Surface Integrity (Varun Sharma, Pulak M. Pandey, Uday S. Dixit, Anish Roy, Vadim V. Silberschmidt)....Pages 337-360 Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser Surface Texturing of Pure Titanium Material (G. Kibria, A. Sen, H. M. Tariq Aziz, B. Doloi, B. Bhattacharyya)....Pages 361-390 Sheet Thinning Prediction and Calculation in Incremental Sheet Forming (Harish K. Nirala, Anupam Agrawal)....Pages 391-410 Optimum Machines Allocation in a Serial Production Line Using NSGA-II and TOPSIS (Masood Ashraf, Faisal Hasan, Qasim Murtaza)....Pages 411-434