.... A simple heuristic method is proposed for optimizing the finish turning process that is not dependent on a priori knowledge of tool life. 18 02 2009 03 11 2009 04 12 2009 04 12 2009 coolants cutting tools environmental factors life testing manufacturing systems steel...

... Monte Carlo methods permeability environmental factors instruments fibre reinforced composites viscosity pressure injection moulding flow measurement Liquid composite molding (LCM), which includes resin transfer molding (RTM), vacuum assisted RTM (VARTM), reaction injection molding...

... processes cost optimal control environmental factors cutting cost-benefit analysis decision theory The machining process can play a significant role in determining product quality, total manufacturing cost and impact on the environment. Simultaneous improvement of cost, quality...

... the course of the yearlong study. This paper focuses on some global trends that were observed. 01 August 2001 01 January 2002 23 10 2002 manufacturing industries manufacturing processes environmental factors pollution control economics government policies Among industrial...

... March 2000 01 Nov 2000 filtration machine tools pollution environmental factors aluminium compounds oxygen compounds membranes pH manufacturing processes Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are heavily depended upon in the machine tool industry to cool and lubricate the workpiece...

...; revised July 2000. Associate Editor: S. G. Kapoor. 01 April 1999 01 July 2000 liquids cutting machining aerosols environmental factors jets In recent years there has been an increasing interest in the understanding of the effect of cutting fluids in machining operations...