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Published: 2012

Total Pages: 3670

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The present volumes contain comprehensive up-to-date and cutting-edge world-wide research results on manufacturing science and engineering, focusing on Advanced Manufacturing Technology. The 672 peer-reviewed papers are grouped into 21 chapters: Surface Engineering/Coatings; Modelling, Analysis and Simulation of Manufacturing Processes; Materials Forming; Materials Machining; Welding & Joining; Material Design of Computer Aided Manufacture; Microwave Processing of Materials; Thermal Engineering Theory and Applications; CAM/CAE; High-Speed/Precision Machining and Inspection Technology; Micro-Machining Technology; Laser Processing Technology; Bionic Mechanisms and Bio-Manufacturing; Virtual Manufacturing and Network Manufacturing; Remanufacturing Engineering; Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies; Digital Manufacture and Management; Quality Monitoring and Control of the Manufacturing Process; System Analysis and Industrial Engineering; Production and Operation Management; Green Supply Chain. Review from Book News Inc.: About 750 peer-reviewed papers discuss recent developments in such areas of manufacturing as advanced composite materials, advanced mechanical design, new materials and processes, advanced manufacturing technology, and automation equipment and systems. Among the topical sections are surface engineering and coatings, machining materials, welding and joining, the microwave processing of materials, computer-assisted manufacturing and engineering, laser processing technology, bionic mechanisms and bio-manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing technologies, digital manufacturing and management, systems analysis and industrial engineering, and green supply chain. The four volumes are paged and indexed together.