Advances in Manufacturing
Subtitle: Decision, Control and Information Technology
By: by S. G. Tzafestas
Series: Advanced Manufacturing; Advanced manufacturing
Publisher: Springer London
Published: 1999
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 424
ISBN-13: 9781447112174; 9781447108559
Subjects: Computer engineering; Engineering; Machinery
Description: Modern manufacturing systems involve many processes and operations at various hierarchical levels of decision, control and execution. New applications for systems are arising from the synergy of machines, tools, robots and computers with management and information technologies. Novel systems are designed and put into operation to manufacture old and new high-quality products with speed, accuracy and economy. This book contains over thirty papers that examine state-of-the-art and how-to-do issues, as well as new solutions. Topics covered include: Process planning/scheduling and machine-cell design Process monitoring, inspection, diagnosis and maintenance Forecasting, optimization and control Design and control of robotic automated crane systems Applications: including laser material processing, stereolithography systems, alimentary pasta processes and automated/robotic road construction and maintenance. The book explores key elements and critical factors, presents new results and tools that are applicable to real situations.
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Table of contents: title: Part 1: Process planning/scheduling and machine-cell design; title: Part 2: Process monitoring, inspection, diagnosis and maintenance; title: Part 3: System forecasting, optimization and control; title: Part 4: Robotic and travelling crane systems; title: Part 5: Specific applications.