AMTonline: Guides, Reports & Assessments

12 Steps to Successful Automated Manufacturing Systems

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST

For companies considering a manufacturing system to automate material removal, material forming & joining, and assembly & test.

Guide to Using Cpk - A Process Capability Index

Wed, 06 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

This publication aids personnel in the use and understanding of the process capability index Cpk, as well as parameters to check in order to reduce process variation. (pub. 2002; 11 pages)

Industrial Laser Processes - An Introduction

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST

Designed for those not familiar with laser processing, the book describes different types of laser sources and their application in processing ferrous and nonferrous materials. (pub. 1998; 34 pages)

Production Equipment Availability - A Measurement Guideline (Fourth Edition)

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Production Equipment Availability – A Measurement Guideline is now in its fourth edition.

Production Equipment Availability Log and Analysis Worksheet

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Technology Assessment on Current Advanced Research Projects Being Conducted in the Area of Metrology

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

by Professor Thomas Kurfess, Georgia Institute of Technology, provides a brief overview of various research activities in areas such as measurement sensors, micro/nano measuring systems, metrology systems, and calibration standards. (2003; 74 pages)

Technology Assessment on Current Advanced Research Projects in Burr Formation and Deburring

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

by Prof. David A. Dornfeld, The University of California at Berkeley, provides a brief overview of various research activities in areas such as computer based models and deburring processes. The document also provides a brief overview of how burrs are formed and how they can be minimized. (2004; 127 pages)

Technology Assessment on Current Advanced Research Projects in Cryogenic Machining

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

by Ranajit Ghosh, Ph.D., a recognized expert in the field. The document addresses cryogenic turning, grinding, and machining as well as other related topics. (2006; 87 pages).

Technology Assessment on Current Advanced Research Projects in the Area of Hard Turning

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

by Steven Y. Liang, Ph.D., and Morris M. Bryan, Jr. of the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology.  The document addresses the cost effectiveness of the process, tooling and its performance, and fixturing, as well as integrity measurement research. (2006; 195 pages)

Technology Assessment on Current Advanced Research in Micro-Machining and Related Areas

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

by Professors Richard DeVor and Shiv Kapoor, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Professor Kornel Ehmann, Northwestern University discusses the latest research being conducted in areas such as Micro-Manufacturing Processes and Systems, Micro-machining, Tool Development, and Micro-Machining Metrology. (2005; 238 pages).

Technology Assessment on Current Global Advanced Research Projects in Fixed Abrasive Grinding

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

by Dr. John A. Webster, President of Cool-Grind Technologies provides overviews of various research being conducted throughout the world on grinding technology using fixed abrasives. The document addresses research in grinding processes, fluids, abrasives, and other related topics. (2005; 506 pages).

Technology Assessment on Electrical Discharge and Electro-Chemical Machine Tools

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

by K.P. Rajurkar, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, provides a brief overview of various research activities in areas such as macro and micro EDM and ECM and wire EDM machining processes. (2003; 90 pages)

Technology Assessment on Forming and Fabricating Machine Tools and Accessories

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

by Taylan Altan, Ohio State University, provides an overview of research papers published in the past few years highlighting advancements in forming and fabricating technologies. (2002; 260 pages)

Technology Roadmap for the Machine Tool Industry - 2002 Edition

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST

This publication provides a summary of end-user requirements and needs for builders to review during new product and development discussions and design efforts.

Trends In Manufacturing Report

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

The AMT Global Technology Advisory Board (GTAB) released their “Trends in Manufacturing” report for membership review. This report outlines the group's view on manufacturing trends occurring globally in manufacturing, especially in their companies and as it relates to manufacturing equipment needs. (2008; 24 pages)

Workholding Glossary of Terms

Tue, 08 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST

This glossary provides definitions for workholding terms, devices, and components.  The publication aids in identifying common terms used in the workholding industry. (pub. 2001; 15 pages)