Alavudeen & Venkateshwaran

ALAVUDEEN & VENKATESHWARAN

Computer Integrated Manufacturing A. ALAVUDEEN, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Srivilliputtur, Chennai. N. VENKATESHWARAN, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. This up-to-date and accessible text deals with the basics of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and the many advances made in the field. It begins with a discussion on automation systems, and gives the historical background of many of the automation technologies. Then it moves on to describe the various techniques of automation such as group technology and flexible manufacturing systems. The text describes several production techniques, for example, just-intime (JIT), lean manufacturing and agile manufacturing, besides explaining in detail database systems, machine functions, and design considerations of Numerical Control (NC) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, and how the CIM system can be modelled. The book concludes with a discussion on the industrial application of artificial intelligence with the help of case studies, in addition to giving network application and signaling approaches. Intended primarily as a text for the undergraduate and graduate students of mechanical, production, and industrial engineering and management, the text should also prove useful for the professionals in the field. CONTENTS: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Group Technology. Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Shop Floor Control. Production Planning and Control. Computer Aided Process Planning. JIT-Lean Production. Open System/CIM Data Model. NC and CNC Machines. Design Consideration of CNC Machines. Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV). Robotics. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Product Data Management. Artificial Intelligence and Simulation. Programmable Logic Controller. Concurrent Engineering. Local Area Network Communications. APPENDIX A: A Simulation Case Study of an FMS Cell. APPENDIX B: Bar Code Technology. APPENDIX C: Stepper Motors. APPENDIX D: AC Variable Drive. Glossary. References. Index. Latest Print 2008 / 440 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm ISBN-978-81-203-3345-1 / Rs. 325.00

BOSE, PURI & BANERJEE

Modern Inertial Sensors and Systems AMITAVA BOSE, Former Director, Indian Space Research Organisation and INAE Distinguished Visiting Professor. SOMNATH PURI, Former Deputy Director, Indian Space Research Organisation Currently Dean, Mody Institute of Technology and Science. PARITOSH BANERJEE, Former Dean and Director, Electro-Optics Instrument Research Academy.

Modern inertial sensors and systems cover more than five decades of continuous research and development involving various branches of science and engineering. Various technologies have emerged in an evolutionary manner surpassing the earlier ones in performance and reliability. The subject is still growing with proliferation in newer cost effective applications, while its wider usage in aerospace systems continues. This book exposes the readers to the subject of inertial navigation, the inertial sensors and inertial systems in a unified manner while emphasizing the growth areas in emerging technologies such as microelectromechanical inertial sensors, satellite navigation, satellite navigation integrated inertial navigation, hemispherical resonator gyro, vibrating beam accelerometer, interferometric fibre optic gyro, inertial sensor signal processing, redundant inertial systems and the quite recent emergence of cold atom interferometer based inertial sensors. The contents are imaginatively designed that will of interest to a wide spectrum of readers. The book has been written with utmost lucidity and clarity and explanations provided with a large number of illustrative figures. Besides being an ideal introduction to the principles of inertial sensors and systems for undergraduate and postgraduate students of aerospace engineering, the topics dealt with will also be of benefit to practicing engineers and can assist the researchers to locate excellent references for research work. The authors have had three decades of design and application research experience in premier research institutions and have made use of their experience in giving a user-friendly shape to the book. CONTENTS: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction to Modern Navigation. Autonomous Inertial Navigation System. Satellite Navigation System. Accelerometers. Gyros. Micro Electromechanical Inertial Sensors. Inertial Sensors Signal Processing. Inertial System Technology. Integrated Inertial Navigation. Testing of Inertial Sensors and Systems. Applications. Appendices—A: Basic Physics in Inertial Navigation. B: Glossary. C: Acronyms. D: Symbols. Index. Latest Print 2009 / 416 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm ISBN-978-81-203-3353-6 / Rs. 395.00

CHAKRABARTI

Casting Technology and Cast Alloys A.K. CHAKRABARTI, formerly Professor, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Indian Institute

of Technology Kharagpur. This text emphasizes the underlying metallurgical principles of casting technology so that the students can develop a sound set of analytic skills, helpful in the development of improved casting processes and products. The pictorial and diagrammatic support provided throughout reinforces the clarity of the text for a thorough understanding of the metal casting concepts and technologies. Besides comprehensive coverage of the casting processes and elaborate discussion of properties of cast irons, cast steels, and cast nonferrous alloys, the text also familiarizes the students with the most recent developments in binder systems, casting practices, solidification processing, metal filtration, metallurgy of cast alloys, alloy design, and energy and environment management. The book is primarily designed for degree and diploma students pursuing courses in metallurgical, mechanical, and production engineering disciplines as well as for candidates studying for Associate Membership Examinations (AMIIME, AMIE, Grad. IIF). It would also benefit M.Tech./M.E. students specializing in foundry technology and allied disciplines. CONTENTS: Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Moulding Sand and Binders. Mould and Coremaking. Running and Feeding of Castings. Common Rules for Casting Design. Melting Furnaces and Refractories. Special Casting Processes. Cast Irons. Cast Steels. Cast Nonferrous Alloys. Casting Defects and Defect Diagnosis by NDT. Energy Conservation and Environment Control. Index. Latest Print 2005 / 284 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm ISBN-81-203-2779-9 / Rs. 195.00

CHENNAKESAVA R. ALAVALA

CAD/CAM: Concepts and Applications CHENNAKESAVA R. ALAVALA, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. Primarily intended as a textbook for the undergraduate students of aeronautical, automobile, civil, industrial, mechanical, mechatronics and production, it provides a comprehensive coverage of all the technical aspects related to CAD/CAM. Organized in 26 chapters, the textbook covers interactive computer graphics, CAD, finite element analysis, numerical control, computer numerical control, manual part programming, computer-aided part programming, direct numerical control, adaptive control systems, group technology, computer-aided process planning, computer-aided planning of resources for manufacturing, computer-aided quality control, industrial robots, flexible manufacturing systems, cellular manufacturing, lean manufacturing and computer integrated manufacturing. Each chapter begins with objectives and ends with descriptive and multiple-choice questions. Besides students, this book would be of immense value to practicing engineers and professionals who are interested in the CAD/CAM technology

KEY FEATURES • • • • •

Many innovative illustrations Case studies Question bank at the end of each chapter Good number of worked out examples Extensive and carefully selected references

CONTENTS: Preface. Acknowledgements. Fundamentals of CAD/CAM. CAD/CAM Hardware. CAD/ CAM Software. Interactive Computer Graphics. Basics of Geometric Modelling. Wireframe Modelling. Surface Modelling. Solid Modelling. Computer-aided Drafting. Finite Element Modelling. Numerical Control. Computer Numerical Control. Manual Part Programming. Turning Centre Programming. Computer-aided Part Programming. Direct Numerical Control. Adaptive Control Machining Systems. Group Technology. Computer-aided Process Planning. Computer-aided Manufacturing Resource Planning. Computer-aided Quality Control. Industrial Robots. Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Cellular Manufacturing. Lean Manufacturing. Computer-integrated Manufacturing. References. Index. Latest Print 2008 / 564 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5

Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing K. LALIT NARAYAN, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sir C.R.R. College of Engineering, Eluru. K. MALLIKARJUNA RAO, Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada. M.M.M. SARCAR, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam. The impact of the technology of Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing in automobile engineering, marine engineering and aerospace engineering has been tremendous. Using computers in manufacturing is receiving particular prominence as industries seek to improve product quality, increase productivity and to reduce inventory costs. Therefore, the emphasis has been attributed to the subject of CAD and its integration with CAM. Designed as a textbook for the undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, production engineering and industrial engineering, it provides a description of both the hardware and software of CAD/CAM systems. The Coverage Includes • Principles of interactive computer graphics • Wireframe, surface and solid modelling • Finite element modelling and analysis • NC part programming and computer-aided part programming • Machine vision systems • Robot technology

and automated guided vehicles • Flexible manufacturing systems • Computer integrated manufacturing • Artificial intelligence and expert systems • Communication systems in manufacturing PEDAGOGICAL FEATURES – CNC program examples and APT program examples – Review questions at the end of every chapter – A comprehensive Glossary – A Question Bank at the end of the chapters CONTENTS: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Part I: CAD—Fundamentals of Design, Computers andControllers—Fundamentals of CAD. Computer Systems. Part II: CAD—Hardware and Software Components— Use of Computers in CAD/CAM System. CAD System Hardware. CAD System Software. Principles of Interactive Computer Graphics. Transformation Systems. Wire Frame Modelling. Surface Modelling. Solid Modelling. Part III: CAD—Design Aspects of Industrial Components—Finite Element Modelling and Analysis. Part IV: CAM—Numerical Control Production Systems. Numerical Control in Production Systems. Computer Control of NC Machines. NC Part Programming and Computer Aided Part Programming. Part V: Information Systems in Manufacturing—Group Technology. Computer Aided Process Planning. Part VI: Quality Control and Automated Inspection— Computer-Aided Inspection and Quality Control. Machine Vision. Part VII: Integration of Manufacturing Systems—Computer Integrated Production Planning Systems. Industrial Robots and Automated Guided Vehicle Systems. Flexible Manufacturing Systems. Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Part VIII: Intelligent CAD and Manufacturing Systems— Artificial Intelligence and Expert System. Communication Systems in Manufacturing. Bibliography. Glossary. Question Bank (Computer Aided Design). Question Bank (Computer Aided Manufacturing). Objective Type Questions. Index. Latest Print 2008 / 728 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm ISBN-978-81-203-3342-0 / Rs. 425.00

NIIT

Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Control The book is a practical approach to provide the students an understanding on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines. The book lays a concrete foundation for the student which he can then work efficiently in the industry. Driving devices, the basic source of linear and rotary motions in machine tools, are also explained in this illustrative text along with their working principles. Besides this there is an in-depth coverage of Part Programming, and the applications of Part Programming in CNC Lathe Programming and CNC Mill Programming. This book exposes the students to the stateof-theart technology with an engrossing discussion on the role of Robots, FMS and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) in the automated industry. The text provides some very useful PracticeQuestions, the solutions for which are provided in the Appendix. CONTENTS: Introduction. Conventions Used in the Book. An Introduction to CNC. CNC Systems. Drives and Devices of CNC. Data Processing in CNC Systems. Introduction to Part Programming. CNC Lathe Programming. CNC Mill Programming. FMS and CIM. Appendix: Solutions to Odd-numbered Practice Questions. Latest Print 2009 / 292 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm ISBN-978-81-203-2562-3 / Rs. 250.00

PARASHAR & MITTAL

Elements of Manufacturing Processes

B.S. NAGENDRA PARASHAR, Assistant Dean, Practice School Division and Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. R.K. MITTAL, Professor and Dean, Academic Research and Counselling Division at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. This comprehensive introduction to basic manufacturing processes is ideal for both degree and diploma courses in engineering. With several pedagogical features, the text makes the topics understandable and appealing for students. The book first introduces the concepts of engineering materials and their properties, measurement and quality in manufacturing and allied activities before dwelling upon the details of different manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, metal forming, powder metallurgy and joining. To keep pace with the latest advancements in technology, use of nonconventional resources, applications of computers, and use of robots in manufacturing are also discussed in considerable detail. The text also provides a thorough treatment of topics on economy and management of production. CONTENTS: Preface. Acknowledgments. Manufacturing Concepts. Engineering Materials. Measurements and Quality in Manufacturing. Theory of Metal Cutting. Turning Operations. Drilling and Allied Operations. Shaping, Planing and Slotting Operations. Milling Operations. Finishing Processes. Phase Change Processes for Material Property Manipulation. Casting Processes. Metal Forming Processes. Sheet-metal Working. Powder Metallurgy. Mechanical Joining Processes. Processing of Plastics. Non-conventional Resources in Manufacturing. Computer Controlled Manufacturing Systems. Economics of Manufacturing. Production Management. Power Transmission in Machine Tools. Appendices. Objective Type Questions. Bibliography. Index. Latest Print 2009 / 496 pp. / 16.0 × 24.1 cm ISBN-978-81-203-1958-5 / Rs. 250.00

SURENDER KUMAR

Technology of Metal Forming Processes SURENDER KUMAR, Professor and Head, Department of Production Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi.

This comprehensive text presents the subject of metalworking by offering a clear account of the theory and applications of metal forming processes relevant to engineering practice. It is designed to serve as a textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of mechanical engineering, production engineering, industrial engineering, and metallurgical engineering. The first seven chapters are devoted to basic concepts to equip the students with the background material on mechanics, material sciences and to provide them with a sound foundation in the theory of plasticity. In addition, the importance of friction and lubrication in metal forming processes is adequately highlighted. In the next nine chapters the reader is exposed to a richly detailed discussion of specific forming processes (including the lubricated metal forming processes) and new and powerful techniques are presented (load bounding and slip line field) for solving engineering problems in metal forming. The book then moves on to forming of polymers and also covers metal powder preforms, highlighting recent developments. In the concluding portions of the book, the important factors such as force, power requirements, formability and machinability in the study of individual processes, are briefly discussed. Finally, the application of computer-aided analysis in the metalworking processes has been demonstrated, being the demand in this competitive scenario. Several chapter-end exercises are included to aid better understanding of the theory. CONTENTS: Preface. Nomenclature. Introduction. State of Stress. Strain and Strain Rates. Stress–Strain and Stress– Strain Rate Laws. Yield Criteria and Flow Rules. Friction in Metalworking. Lubrication Mechanism and Metalworking Lubricants. Drawing and Extrusion of Cylindrical Bodies. Drawing and Extrusion in Plane Strain. Deep Drawing. Strip Rolling. Forging. Bending and Forming. Slip Line Field Technique. Load Bounding Technique. Lubricated Metalworking Processes. Cold Processing of Polymers. Processing of Metal Powder Preforms. High Energy Rate Forming. Advances in Material Processing. Computer Application in Metalworking. Appendices—A: Comparison of Various Methods of Analysis of Forming Load. B: Derivation of Reynolds Equation for Power Law Fluids. C: Useful Tables. D: Stress–Strain Curves for Various Materials. References/ Bibliography. Index. Latest Print 2008 / 376 pp. / 17.8 × 23.5 cm ISBN-978-81-203-3425-0 / Rs. 295.00