Fabrication of Titanium Aluminides via Powder-Cored Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing: Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization

Herein, an innovative powder-cored wire arc additive manufacturing (PC-WAAM) process is proposed to fabricate γ-TiAl thin-walled intermetallic alloy. The metallography, phase composition, and mechanical properties at different thin-wall locations are characterized. The results show that the alternatively distributed layer-like microstructure composed of α₂ (Ti₃Al) and γ (TiAl) phases is obtained along the building direction. The content of α₂ phase exhibits the tendency of decreasing from the bottom to top region. This unique microstructure characteristic is closely related to the typical thermal cycling history during deposition. Moreover, the tensile strength and microhardness of the top region are lower than the middle and bottom region. In general, the current PC-WAAM technique shows promising capability of fabricating γ-TiAl intermetallic alloy with low cost. This work becomes a valuable reference for understanding the evolution mechanism of microstructure and paves the way for the flexible and customized additive manufacturing of γ-TiAl alloy.     

Assessment of working conditions in two different semiconductor manufacturing lines: Effective ergonomics interventions

This article examines two manufacturing lines producing semiconductors using different technology concepts, namely Conventional Line (CL) and Lean Production Line (LPL). Both lines manufacturing the same products were compared using various factors, including working conditions, task risks and dangers of the job, and physical body stress. Ergonomic approaches were adopted in the investigation of the two lines. Survey questionnaires were administered to 30% of the workers, and multiple statistical tests were used to determine crucial predictors and to investigate the interactions between the factors. This research has shown that improved ergonomics factors will lead to better working conditions and thus increased job satisfaction. The observed ergonomic differences of these two production lines are compared, and appropriate managerial remedial action is recommended. The interventions to both the lines should reduce accident rates, minimize waste of resources, improve work effectiveness, and provide a better working environment that enhances employees' morale and maximizes productivity and profits. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Recovery of sensor embedded washing machines using a multi-kanban controlled disassembly line

Product recovery involves the recovery of materials and components from returned or end-of-life products. Disassembly, an element of product recovery, is the systematic separation of an assembly into its components, subassemblies or other groupings. Stricter environmental regulations together with dramatic decrease in natural resources and landfills have increased the importance of disassembly as all product recovery options require some level of disassembly. Due to changes made during the lifetime of a product by customers or service personnel, the number and the version of components prior to disassembly is unknown. Customers may also discriminate between and demand different versions of components. The existence of non-functional components further adds to the uncertainty associated with disassembly yield. Sensors implanted into products during their production can address this uncertainty by providing information on the number, condition and version of components prior to disassembly. In this study, we evaluate the impact of sensor embedded products (SEPs) on the various performance measures of a washing machine (WM) disassembly line controlled by a multi-kanban system, which takes into consideration the highly stochastic behavior of the line while managing material and kanban flows. First, separate design of experiments studies based on orthogonal arrays are performed for conventional products and SEPs. In order to observe the response of each experiment, detailed discrete event simulation (DES) models for both types of products are developed considering the precedence relationships among the components of a WM. Then, pair-wise t-tests are conducted to compare the two cases based on different performance measures. According to the results, SEPs provide significant reductions in all costs (viz., backorder, holding, disassembly, disposal, testing and transportation) while increasing revenue and profit.     

蒙古文整词计算机生成理论研究

采用面向对象方法,模拟传统蒙古文整词各种形式构成机理,提出了几种蒙古语整词计算机生成数据模型。文章主要依据整词计算机生成三种模型,探讨了传统蒙古文整词计算机最优化生成理论所涉及的精确度、时间复杂度、空间复杂度三项基本要素以及最优化生成必须考虑的整词复杂特征载荷与一体化合一计算知识表示方法和计算结构,证明了“B - J - T= W”数据模型是传统蒙古文整词计算与生成最优化对象模型。     

计算机技术在机械制造与管理中的应用

在我国,计算机技术在机械制造企业的应用刚刚开始起步,虽然取得了一定的效果,但在应用规模、范围上与发达国家相比还存在较大的距离。为了加快我国机械企业信息化的步伐,本文具体探讨了计算机技术在我国机械制造与管理中应用特点与现状,列举了一些实例,探讨了计算机技术在机械制造与管理中的应用发展。     

日语中的语用含糊现象及语用功能

通过对日语中语用含糊现象的介绍,总结了语用含糊现象的四大语用功能,即增强话语理解的语境依赖性,扩大话语的解释范围,加大表达方式与概念之间的距离,以及语用含糊现象的幽默功能。对日语的含蓄、暧昧、模糊表达从语用学角度予以论述。     

工程训练教学模式与运行机制的改革探讨

文章对广东工业大学工程训练中心教学的现状和不足进行了分析，对其教学模式与运行机制的改革提出几点设想，以适应新形势发展的需要。     

Process Modeling for Precision Forming of Discrete Parts – State of the Technology and Critical Issues

This paper presents an overview on the application of FE simulation as a virtual manufacturing tool in designing manufacturing processes for precision parts. The processes discussed include forging, sheet metal forming and hydroforming. Determination of reliable input parameters to simulate a process is a key element in successful application of process simulation for process design in all the mentioned areas. These issues are discussed in detail. Practical examples of application of FE simulation are presented for improvement of the existing metal forming process and/or designing new metal forming process for manufacturing discrete precision parts in forging, sheet metal forming and hydroforming.     

一种大尺寸直角尺的精度检测与修复方法

介绍了工厂对大尺寸直角尺精度检测与修复常用的在平台上三直角尺两两互检的方法与原理。在确定直角尺误差时，该方法的缺点是需要逻辑推理，较难掌握，功效较低。为此，提出建立一个数学模型，用解数学方程的方法来代替逻辑推理，确定直角尺的误差。     

High Order Finite Difference Approximations of Electromagnetic Wave Propagation Close to Material Discontinuities

Electromagnetic wave propagation close to a material discontinuity is simulated by using summation by part operators of second, fourth and sixth order accuracy. The interface conditions at the discontinuity are imposed by the simultaneous approximation term procedure. Stability is shown and the order of accuracy is verified numerically.