Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Table of Contents Preface Ackowledgments About the Authors Sect. 1 Human Resources Unit 1 Producing Prosperity Unit 2 Economics of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Unit 3 Managing Human Resources Unit 4 Internet Sourcing of Products and Services Sect. 2 Material Removal Processes Unit 1 High-Speed Machining Unit 2 Single-Point OD Grinding Unit 3 Grinding Simulator Sect. 3 Cutting Tools and Accessories Unit 1 Superabrasive Technology Unit 2 Cutting Tool Technology Unit 3 Modular Tooling Unit 4 Thriller Combination Tool Unit 5 QQC Diamond Process Sect. 4 Workholding Devices Unit 1 Types Of Workholding Devices Sect. 5 Special Machines Unit 1 Linear Motors Unit 2 Non-Cartesian Machines Sect. 6 Non-Conventional Material Removal Processes Unit 1 Lasers Unit 2 Electrical Discharge Machining Unit 3 Waterjet and Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Sect. 7 Non-Material Removal Processes Unit 1 Near Net Shape Casting Unit 2 Rapid Prototyping Unit 3 Direct Metal Deposition Unit 4 Fineblanking Unit 5 Robotics Sect. 8 Computer Numerical Control and CAD Manufacturing Unit 1 Product Design and Development Unit 2 CAD/CAM Unit 3 Internet 3D CAD Files Unit 4 Open Architecture CNC Unit 5 Solid/Hybrid CAD Modeling Unit 6 Immersive Virtual Reality Unit 7 NURBS Interpolation Sect. 9 Measurement, Inspection and Quality Control Unit 1 Artificial Intelligence Unit 2 Coordinate Measuring Systems Unit 3 Laser/Vision Measuring Unit 4 Total Quality Improvement Sect. 10 Manufacturing Systems Unit 1 Continuous Improvement Unit 2 Lean Manufacturing Unit 3 Group Technology and Cellular Manufacturing Unit 4 Flexible Manufacturing Systems Unit 5 Just-In-Time Manufacturing Unit 6 Machine Diagnostics Online Unit 7 e-Manufacturing/Internet Manufacturing Unit 8 STEP NC and Internet Manufacturing Unit 9 Advanced Digital Manufacturing Sect. 11 Miscellaneous Unit 1 Cryogenic Tempering Unit 2 Manufacturing in the Future Unit 3 Nanotechnology Index.