This book provides a common sense computer-oriented, determinstic manufacturing approach, which employs statistics but does not require a background in this area, theoretical mathematics or computer science to understand and apply. In a clear, easy-to-read style, this reference text highlights critical parameters that have a major impact upon process quality and identifies sensors for parameter monitoring; discusses appropriate applications of deterministic techniques to many manifacturing situations ranging from simple to complex; includes chapter summaries, helpful illustrations and numerous citations to ehnance comprehension and facilitate further research. Written from the perspective of a practioner who 'knows how to make parts'; presenting practical solutions to manufacturing problems it is essential reading for industrial, quality control, electrical and electronics, mechancial, manufacturing and systems engineers/managers and undergraduate and graduate-level students in the above areas.

Introduction -- Hardware Integration -- Software Integration -- Integration of Statistical Methods -- Facility Integration -- Summary -- References -- CHAPTER 11: Factory of the Future -- Introduction -- Manufacturing Cells -- Flexible Manufacturing Systems -- Material Handling -- Fault Tolerance -- References -- Index

Quality control is changing along with the manufacturing environment. A series of revolutionary changes will occur in management contents, methods, capabilities, and real-time effectiveness and efficiency of management. As an essential factor in intelligent manufacturing, quality control systems require real and comprehensive innovation. Focused on new trends and developments in quality control from a worldwide perspective, this book presents the latest information on novel approaches in quality control. Its thirteen chapters cover three topics: intelligent manufacturing, robust design, and control charts.

Provides the methods and tools for the manufacturing manager to improve quality, increase productivity, and enhance the competitive position of the manufacturing line. Proposes potentially controversial methods of performance appraisals, operation certification, line qualification, vendor certification, and just-in-time manufacturing. The organization of this book takes the reader logically from the basics of statistics through the fundamentals of statistical quality control, to the manufacturing applications and accompanying manufacturing strategies of statistical quality control (SQC). This book is the first written specifically for manufacturing management. Examples throughout the book demonstrate how the manufacturing manager can successfully implement SQC in the manufacturing process. Real-life manufacturing situations described illustrate situations managers are likely to find in their own line.

Standards, Quality Control and Measurement Sciences in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing addresses the critical elements of the standards and measurement sciences in 3D printing to help readers design and create safe, reliable products of high quality. With 3D printing revolutionizing the process of manufacturing in a wide range of products, the book takes key features into account, such as design and fabrication and the current state and future potentials and opportunities in the field. In addition, the book provides an in-depth analysis on the importance of standards and measurement sciences. With self-test exercises at the end of each chapter, readers can improve their ability to take up challenges and become proficient in a number of topics related to 3D printing, including software usage, materials specification and benchmarking. - Helps the reader understand the quality framework tailored for 3D printing processes - Explains data format and process control in 3D printing - Provides an overview of different materials and characterization methods - Covers benchmarking and metrology for 3D printing

Optimization in Quality Control presents a broad survey of the state of the art in optimization in quality, and focuses on industrial and national competitiveness. Each chapter has been carefully developed and refereed anonymously by experts in the area of optimization in quality control. Some of the topics covered in this volume include: fundamentals of optimization techniques contemporary approaches to optimization models in process control economic design of control charts determining optimal target values in multiple criteria economic selection models examining quality improvement schemes by trading off between expected warranty servicing costs and increasing manufacturing costs designing optimal inspection plans. This book will serve as an important reference source for academics, professionals and researchers.