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Optimization of cutting parameters for parallel machine scheduling with constrained power demand peak
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Most of the past studies regarding machining optimization were based on machining science and economic considerations without the environmental dimension. Machining with higher cutting speed is usually desirable considering ... -
Optimization of plastic injection moulding process using data mining: A case study
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Plastic injection moulding (PIM) process is used for converting plastics from its raw material into a kind of a semi-finish or finish product. PIM is a complex process due to the non-linear behaviour of controllable ... -
Optimizing the morphing displacement of sandwiched nanotube buckypaper actuators via design of experiments methodology
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)The actuation properties of carbon nanotube buckypaper have been proved and demonstrated in many researchers' studies. Sandwiched buckypaper/porous film+ion liquid/buckypaper structure showed the lightweight and high ... -
Optimum constant-stress and step-stress accelerated life tests under time and cost considerations
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)By running life tests at higher stress levels than normal operating conditions, accelerated life testing quickly yields information on the lifetime distribution of a test unit. The lifetime at the design stress is then ... -
Practical Evaluation Workover Framework (PEWF) for evaluation and process improvement of Workover Rigs in the Oilfields
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)In this work Practical Evaluation Workover Framework (PEWF) can be defined as a procedure that provides a practical workover maintenance system for workover and production engineers in the Oilfields. This procedure involves ... -
Predicting material properties of flow formed work-piece based on a finite deformation method
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Flow Forming Process is a manufacturing process to deform rotating axis symmetric work-piece with rotating rollers. It is difficult to predict the behaviour of work-piece during the process because the shear and compression ... -
Process variability reduction by using the design of experiment— A case study
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Low process variability and capability index might be some of customer's requirements. Therefore it is necessary to fulfil these requirements and guarantee them in the future. Since state-of-art companies that want to keep ... -
Procurement policy of vulnerable parts with jointly distributed lifespan
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Vulnerable parts exist in most machines or equipment. Failure of those vulnerable parts may result in damage of the machine or the product, and may sometimes cause unnecessary down-time within a production cycle, all of ... -
Production as a key factor for driving competitiveness in manufacturing industry
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)The importance of small and medium sized companies as a leader for globalization has been recognized through various sources. One class of these companies is called the Hidden Champions. A Hidden Champion company thrives ... -
Quality measurement in the supply chain
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Supply Chain Management is the integration of business processes along the value chain, from suppliers to end customer. Performance measurement of these processes has so far received little attention from researchers and ... -
Requirements for manufacturing operations management and control systems in a dynamic environment
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)In today's highly dynamic manufacturing environment smooth information flow between planning and shop floor level is essential to ensure rapid reaction to changes. Unfortunately, the currently utilized dispersed MS Excel ... -
Research on green innovation of the tyre manufacturers in China based on system dynamics
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)In recent years, the green manufacturing is gradually becoming an important force in the development of automobile manufacturing enterprises in China. How to implement green manufacturing engineering through the green ... -
Research on life-cycle process management of petroleum geophysical exploration engineering project in China
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)In recent years, project management has been gradually implemented within China's petroleum geophysical exploration and development engineering. Recently, achievements have been made in the institutionalization, routinization ... -
Resolving waiting time issue in healthcare: A simulation modelling approach
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Healthcare Services across the globe are going through a very challenging phase under the current economic uncertainty. Among many other public services which are under the financial scrutiny healthcare services is the ... -
Rough-cut machining an impeller with 3-axis and 5-axis NC machines
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)This study presents an efficient rough-cutting strategy for machining a centrifugal impeller. Much of the machining time is consumed in rough cutting, where unnecessary stock materials are removed in between impeller blades. ... -
Roughing an impeller: A review
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Impeller is a rotating device, which transforms fluid flow from axial to radial direction. It consists of several identical, twisted blades with ruled surfaces, which are attached to a hub surface. Commonly, impeller needs ... -
Selective laser melting of aluminium metal matrix composite
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is well established as a reliable manufacturing process for its speed of manufacture, resource savings and overall efficiency in processing 'difficult to machine materials' with users able to ... -
Senior leader commitment to continuous process improvement: An exploratory study of a military organization
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Research indicates leadership commitment is an essential ingredient in the successful implementation of continuous process improvement in organizations. The purpose of this qualitative research was to gain a better ... -
Sensitivity analysis of wall coating thickness to paint characteristics in the spray painting process phase 1 : paint characterization
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)This report represents the first stage of producing a new CFD model capable of calculating paint deposition rate in a robot spray gun for a range of input variables. This will be achieved by analysing the sensitivity of ... -
Structuring energy efficiency measures in manufacturing industry
(Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Flexible Automation & Intelligent Manufacturing, 2014)Energy efficiency is an important objective in manufacturing because of political, environmental and economic reasons. A variety of energy efficiency measures is applicable in factory systems, which makes it necessary to ...