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EXPLORING ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
EXPLORING ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
Stephen F. Krar and Arthur R. Gill
With contributions by:
Jack C. Cahall
Michael J. Flaman
Dr. George C. Ku
Dr. T. Warren Liao
Robert L. Mabrey
Steven Raff
Mario Rapisarda
Douglas Rizzo
Peter Smid
Dirk A. Smits
Dr. Joyce A. Wilkerson
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Krar, Stephen F.
Exploring advanced manufacturing technologies / Steve F. Krar, Arthur R. Gill
p. cm.
ISBN 0-8311-3150-0
1. Manufactures—Technological innovations. I. Gill, Arthur, 1930– II. Title.
TS23.K73 2003
670.42—dc21
2003047834
Industrial Press Inc.
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New York, NY 10016-4078
First Edition
Exploring Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Copyright © 2003. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit 1. Producing Prosperity (Steve Krar)
Unit 2. Economics of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Steve Krar)
Unit 3. Managing Human Resources (Jack Cahall)
Unit 4. Internet Sourcing of Products and Services (Steve Krar)
SECTION 2. MATERIAL REMOVAL PROCESSES
Unit 1. High-Speed Machining (Steve Krar)
Unit 2. Single-Point OD Grinding (Steve Krar)
Unit 3. Grinding Simulator (Dirk Smits)
SECTION 3. CUTTING TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
Unit 1. Superabrasive Technology (Michael Flaman)
Unit 2. Cutting Tool Technology (George Ku)
Unit 3. Modular Tooling (Arthur Gill)
Unit 4. Thriller® Combination Tool (Steve Krar)
Unit 5. QQC Diamond Process (Steve Krar)
SECTION 4. WORKHOLDING DEVICES
Unit 1. Types Of Workholding Devices (Arthur Gill)
SECTION 5. SPECIAL
