Proceedings of the 34th International MATADOR Conference: Formerly The International Machine Tool Design and Conferences

Front Matter....Pages i-xiv
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Fabrication of Bio-mimetic Artificial Bone Scaffolds Using a Novel Rapid Prototyping-based Technique....Pages 3-7
A Robotic System for Non-invasive Treatment of Urological Organs Accessible Through Abdominal Window....Pages 9-13
Improving Noninvasive Blood Glucose Measurement Accuracy by Applying Genetic Algorithm to Partial Least Square Regression Model....Pages 15-20
Robotic System for Ablation of Deep-seated Skull Base Cancers — A Feasibility Study....Pages 21-27
Front Matter....Pages 29-29
A Web-based Collaborative Feature Modeling System Framework....Pages 31-36
Extendible Detection, Classification and Process Planning of Machining Features....Pages 37-44
A STEP-Compliant “Adaptor” for Linking CAPP with CNC....Pages 45-50
A Method of Clamping Optimisation for Machining Fixture....Pages 51-56
Web-based Distributed Process Planning for Turning Operations in Small and Medium Enterprises....Pages 57-62
Unified Feature Based Integration of Design and Process Planning....Pages 63-68
A Graph Theoretic Operations Sequencing Approach for Progressive Die Design....Pages 69-74
Data Segmentation Using Implicit Surfaces....Pages 75-80
Virtual Knowledge Repository for Intelligent and Distributed Feature-driven Product Realization....Pages 81-86
Front Matter....Pages 87-87
High Speed Dry Machining of Aerospace Aluminium Alloys....Pages 89-94
Selected Aspects of High Speed Milling Process....Pages 95-101
Wear and Failure of High-Speed Steel Bimetal Bandsaws When Cutting Ball-bearing Steel....Pages 103-110
Tool Wear Behaviour of Micro-Tools in High Speed CNC Machining....Pages 111-118
Chip Morphology and Cutting Forces in High Speed End Milling of Titanium 6AI-4V Alloy....Pages 119-125
On Effect of Cryogenic Cooling on Tool Wear in Turning Ti-6AI-4V Alloy....Pages 127-132
Wear Characteristics of PCD when Machining Wood Based Composites....Pages 133-138
Front Matter....Pages 139-139
System Identification and Controller Design for the Tool Position Control System of an Electro Chemical Discharge Machining (ECDM) Machine....Pages 141-146
Mathematical Modelling for Wire Electrical Discharge Machining of Aluminum-Silicon Carbide Composites....Pages 147-152
A Fuzzy Logic Control Approach to Electrochemical Machining (ECM)....Pages 153-160
A Fuzzy Logic Approach for the Pulse Classification of Electro Chemical Discharge Machining (ECDM)....Pages 161-166
Front Matter....Pages 167-167
Principles for on-line Monitoring of Tool Wear During Sheet Metal Punching....Pages 169-174
Effects of Hot Rolling Conditions on Warm Formability of Cast Magnesium Alloy Sheets Manufactured by Continuous Strip Casting Process....Pages 175-180
The Application of Thermal Hydroforming in the Automotive Industry....Pages 181-186
Dieless Drawing for Flexible Processing of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties....Pages 187-192
An Intelligent Multiagent Approach for Friction Surfacing Applications....Pages 193-198
An Unequal Diameter Twin Roll Caster for Aluminum Alloys Casting....Pages 199-204
Optimisation of the Joining Process Selection in the Early Phase of the Automotive Development Process....Pages 205-210
New Bending Technologies for the Automobile Manufacturing Industry....Pages 211-216
Deep Cryogenic Treatment Electrodes Life and Microstructure for Spot Welding Hot Dip Galvanized Steel....Pages 217-223
Front Matter....Pages 225-225
Effect of High Power Diode Laser Surface Melting on Corrosion Resistance of Magnesium Alloys....Pages 227-234
Shell Assisted Layer Manufacturing (SALM)....Pages 235-240
Laser Welding of Low-Porosity Aerospace Aluminum Alloy....Pages 241-246
Ultrafast Pulse Laser Interference for Submicromachining....Pages 247-252
C0 2 and Diode Laser Welding of 5182 Sheet Aluminum Alloy....Pages 253-258
Laser Surface Treatment of Laser Welded Duplex Stainless Steel....Pages 259-264
Laser Assisted Jet Electrochemical Machining of Hard to Cut Alloys....Pages 265-271
Front Matter....Pages 225-225
Modelling the Effects of Laser Beam Geometry on Laser Surface Treatment of Metallic Materials....Pages 273-280
Front Matter....Pages 281-281
A Novel 3D Laser Ball Bar for the Accuracy Assessment of Multi-axis Machine Tools....Pages 283-288
Intelligent Tools: Novel Technology for In-process Measurement of Pressure Distribution on Optical Functional Surfaces....Pages 289-294
A Simulated Investigation on Surface Texture/Topography Generation in Precision Turning Processes....Pages 295-300
Taking Digitised Points Quality into Account in Geometrical Specification Measurement by Laser Sensor....Pages 301-306
Simulation of Precision Grinding Process for Predicting Surface Roughness....Pages 307-312
Co-operative Engineering Approach and Parametric Tolerancing....Pages 313-319
Comparative Study of the Volumetric Positioning Accuracy of CNC Machining Centres Using the Latest Laser Measurement Technology....Pages 321-326
Front Matter....Pages 327-327
A Numerical Study of the Aluminum Pipe Extrusion Process....Pages 329-335
Integration of LS-DYNA in the Process Chain of an Automotive Manufacturer....Pages 337-342
Technical Assessment of Finite Element Software for Modelling Manufacturing Processes....Pages 343-349
Investigation of Asymmetrical Plate Rolling by Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian Finite Element Technique....Pages 351-356
Cold Extrusion Modelling of Aluminium with Experimental Verification....Pages 357-361
Front Matter....Pages 363-363
Market Dynamism, Manufacturing Flexibility and Type of Automation in Indian Industries: A Survey....Pages 365-371
A Methodology for Evaluating the Efficiency of PLM Tools in Product Development Processes....Pages 373-378
Six Sigma: Results in an Industrial Application....Pages 379-384
The International Material Data System: Global Data Collection for the End-of-life Vehicle Management....Pages 385-392
Scheduling with Selective Rerouting in Manufacturing Systems....Pages 393-398
Manufacturing Cell Formation using Heuristic Rule Based Logic (HERBAL)....Pages 399-404
eMROM — A Web-based e-Manufacturing Modelling System....Pages 405-410
Front Matter....Pages 363-363
Technology Oriented Costs Configuration in the Offering Process for Complex Products....Pages 411-417
Studies on the Benefits of Returns Policy....Pages 419-426
Performance and Cost Effective MRO Inventory....Pages 427-432
Front Matter....Pages 433-433
A Single-point Diamond Turning Machine with Micro Cutting Mechanism using Active Aerostatic Guideway....Pages 435-440
Feed Drive System Control using Complex Servo Mechanism....Pages 441-446
Seismically Balanced High Precision Machine Tools....Pages 447-452
Modelling of Milling Spindles for Optimizing the Spindle Cutting Performance....Pages 453-458
Modelling and Design of Main Spindle Box Made of Polymer Concrete....Pages 459-464
Challenges and Rationale in the Design of a Miniaturised Machine Tool....Pages 465-471
Rapid Conceptual Design: Towards a Viable Informed, Automated and Interactive Process....Pages 473-478
Quantifying Experiential Design and Knowledge in the Tool, Die and Mould Industry....Pages 479-484
Geometry of the Helicoidally Bevel Gear: Analysis of Geometrical Errors in Coefficients of Correction of the Adjustment Parameters of the Cutting Machine....Pages 485-491
Robotic Jointing Of Composite Materials....Pages 493-498