Advances in Forming, Machining and Automation

This volume comprises select proceedings of the 7th International and 28th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research conference 2018 (AIMTDR 2018). The papers in this volume focus on forming and machining, and discuss both conventional technologies and the latest developments and innovations, including both experimental studies and simulations; while those on automation present the latest research on hardware as well as software aspects. This volume will be of interest to researchers, and practicing engineers alike.

Covers both conventional technologies and latest advances in forming, machining and automation Presents a variety of applications, including heuristic techniques in manufacturing automation Includes research by leading experts in both industry and academia

Autorentext

M.S. Shunmugam is a Professor (Emeritus) in the Manufacturing Engineering Section in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. After receiving his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras in 1976, he has worked in IIT Bombay (from 1977 to 1980) and in IIT Madras from 1980 onwards. He was a visiting faculty member at Michigan Technological University during 1989-1991 and was a member in the board of governors of IIT Madras during 2012-2013. Dr. Shanmugam's research interests include metrology, machine tools, manufacturing, gears, micro-machining and computer applications in manufacturing. He has published about 130 peer-reviewed international journal papers, 15 peer-reviewed national journal papers, 75 international conferences and about 80 national conferences.

M. Kanthababu is a Professor in the Department of Manufacturing Engineering in Anna University, Chennai, India and the Director of the Centre for Intellectual Property Right and Trade Marks in Anna University. He has completed his MS in Mechanical engineering and PhD in Advanced Manufacturing Technology from IIT Madras. Prof Kanthababu's research interests include manufacturing technology, composite materials and machining, and automation in manufacturing. He has published more than 30 peer reviewed international journal papers and 2 books, and holds one patent.

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Effect of Heat Treatment on Formability of AA6082 by Single Point Incremental Forming.- Forming Behavior of AA5052-H32 & AA6061-T6 During Single Point Incremental Forming.- Pull out Forming: Experiments and Process Simulation.- Failure Prediction and Forming Behavior of AA5754 Sheets at Warm Temperature.- Magnetic Pulse Forming and Punching of Al Tubes - A Novel Technique for Forming and Perforation of Tubes.- Experimental Investigation on the Forming of AA 5052-H32 Sheet Using a Rigid Body Based Impact in a Shock Tube.