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579 articles for “Manufacturing industry”
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Lead Time Reduction in Pipe Manufacturing: An Application of Value Stream Maps and 5S
Abstract: The pipe manufacturing industry has a considerable effect on the economic growth of a country. In this competitive scenario, manufacturing industries receive immense pressure for providing high-quality products at affordable cost, and on-time delivery. This paper aims to reduce lead times in a small-scale pipe industry plant by the application of the Value Stream Mapping (VSM) technique. The products of the plant are Resin Polyvinyl Chloride (RPVC) pipes, RPVC suction …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites Read article
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Latest Research Trend of Optimization Techniques and Considerable Parameters in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM): Review Article
Abstract: Wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) is a non-conventional machining method with unique capabilities. WEDM offers a better alternative or sometimes the only alternative to produce complex shaped features and components of difficult-to-machine materials. In today’s highly competitive manufacturing industries, manufacturer’s ultimate goal is to produce high quality product with less time and cost constraint. To achieve these goals, one of the considerations is by optimizing the machining process parameters such …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 30–53 Read article
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Optimizing Lean Manufacturing Through Kanban: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in Industrial Operations
Abstract: Lean manufacturing aims to maximize productivity while minimizing waste, and one of the most effective techniques to achieve this is the Kanban system. Derived from the Japanese term meaning "signboard," Kanban provides a structured approach to inventory control and production scheduling by specifying what, when, and how to produce based on real-time demand. When properly implemented, the Kanban system enhances efficiency, reduces excess inventory, and improves workflow coordination, leading to …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Hybrid Machining Processes in Advanced Manufacturing: A Review of Mechanisms and Industrial Applications
Abstract: Hybrid machining processes (HMPs) have gained considerable attention in recent years as an effective approach to address the growing complexity and performance demands of modern manufacturing systems. These processes combine two or more machining techniques—such as mechanical, thermal, chemical, or electrical methods—into a single setup, enabling enhanced productivity, precision, and adaptability, particularly for hard-to-machine materials like ceramics, composites, and superalloys. The integration of distinct energy sources results in synergistic effects …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Process Improvement in Automotive Parts by
Abstract: In the present scenario, the manufacturing industries globally have gone through significant change and the competition has increased dramatically. For industries, to remain competitive in this global market, continuous improvement of manufacturing system processes has become necessary. Now a day’s, various innovative techniques and management practices such as Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Total Quality Management (TQM), Just in Time (JIT), etc. are becoming popular among the business houses …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 16–25 Read article
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A Novel Symmetric Anchor Scoring (SAS) Method for Industrial Location Selection: Application to Electric Vehicle Manufacturing in Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: This work highlights the city-level detail of decision-making enabled by a new MCDM method Symmetry Anchor Scoring (SAS). Generally conventional methods are good at selecting one best and one worst alternative, but not differentiating among the many strong contenders more likely in practice. Linking MCDM methods to the tradition of decision making, the paper discusses the mathematics and analogical basis of SAS design, provides a visual proof of its ideal …
Published in International Journal of Industrial and Product Design Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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A Review on Implementation of Lean Manufacturing in Maize Grinding Mill Assembly Line
Abstract: At present scenario, lean manufacturing has become a worldwide phenomenon. It is quite successful in drawing the attention of companies of all sizes. A large number of organizations are following the lean technologies and experiencing vast improvements in quality, production, customer service and profitability. Lean manufacturing is a systematic approach to identify and eliminate the waste through continuous improvement. The manufacturing industry in India must also look to leverage its …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Different Aspects to Achieve the Hole Quality in Gun Drilling Machining
Abstract: The manufacturing industry is always trying to fulfill the requirement of various industries and developing facilities to manufacture the designed parts. Many applications for various industries demand for deep drill where the ratio of depth of the hole to the diameter is greater than twenty. Gun drilling, B.T.A. drilling and ejector drilling are the three drilling processes to make deep holes. In the gun drilling process the pressurized oil is …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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A Review on the Regulatory Study for Implementation of Schedule-M Amendments in Pharmaceutical Industries in India
Abstract: A major regulatory change in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in India is the introduction of the updated Schedule M (2023–2024). The aims to compliance the country's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with international quality standards. The review evaluates the Schedule M amendments implementation strategies, industrial impact and regulatory relevance. Legislative texts, official notices, WHO GMP reports, ICH guidelines, guidance documents of CDSCO and peer-reviewed literature were all explored as part of the …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Implementation of Value Stream Mapping in Food Industry
Abstract: In present market firms are contemplating for enhancing their efficiency, item value, maximize utilization of their resources and to do so company needs lean manufacturing. Value stream mapping (VSM) can be recognized as critical instrument of lean manufacturing as it helps companies to identify wastes occurs in their processes and provides an approach to eliminate them. VSM helps industries maximize their available resources and helps to make efficient use of …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Fatigue Failure Analysis of a Railway Wheel Using FEA
Abstract: In a railway transportation system, the railway wheel is the hardest and most critical component. Technological developments in the manufacturing of railway wheels in industries have made it possible to significantly extend the fatigue life of wheels. The manufacturing industries perform three tasks: aiding in train movement, supporting the carloads and also acts brake drum in the vehicle. The serious problems in railway engineering are fatigue design of a wheel …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Design and Manufacturing of Human Operated Forklift for Small Scale Industry
Abstract: Mechanical forklift is a new and improved technique utilized in mechanical industry line. Forklift lift or handle more material and transfer one place to another place. Since of forklift it is possible that a one operator is adequate for material handling. When technology is enhanced advance forklift was established, they operate with the help of remotes it necessitates an electricity as well as a cost of remote-controlled forklift is high …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Influence of FEF (N550) Carbon Black on Rheological and Physico-mechanical Properties of SBR Vulcanizate for Tyre Application
Abstract: This study aims to investigate the synergistic effect of Fast extrusion furnace black on the rheological, surface morphological and physico-mechanical properties such as tensile strength, hardness and specific gravity of styrene-butadiene synthetic rubber composite. SBR is an elastomer which is an important sort of synthetic rubber. It is a copolymer whose molecular structure primarily consists of organic compound styrene and butadiene chain. Fast extrusion furnace black and high abrasion furnace …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 48–58 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of CNC Wire Cut EDM for Oil Harden Non-Shrinking Steel: A Comparative Study
Abstract: There has been a rapid growth in the development of harder and difficult to machine metals and newly developed alloys. Conventional machining methods are not suitable and uneconomical for such materials, thus development starts for newer concepts in metal machining. It thus plays a major role in the machining of dies, tools, etc., made of tungsten carbide, hard steel, alloys used in the aeronautics industry. It is a great concern …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 44–58 Read article
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Hybrid Additive-Subtractive Manufacturing of Multi-Material Functionally Graded Components: Integration of Laser Powder Bed Fusion with High-Speed CNC Finishing for Aerospace Applications
Abstract: The synergy involved in the merging of additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies is the game changer to generate multi-material functionally graded components to be used in the aerospace industries. The paper is an in-depth review of a proposed hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing, which synergistically merges laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) fashioning with rapid computer numerical control finishing production processes. The multi-material deposition, thermal issues, and optimization of post-processing are the challenges …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 398–418 Read article
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Metaheuristic Design of Epoxy-Based Polymer Composites
Abstract: This research investigates the optimization of epoxy resin based polymer compositions in composite materials to enhance their mechanical and tribological properties for industrial applications. We examined the properties of composite materials by running experiments and optimizing these results using Firefly and five optimization algorithms to find the best steel and epoxy ratios. Our tests confirmed that higher dosages of steel powder increased materials' resistance to breaking and impacts yet lowered …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 769–791 Read article
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Robotic Arm Vision Systems: Advances and Applications in Manufacturing Automation
Abstract: Robotics might be defined more practically as the study, development, and use of robot systems for industry. The first industrial robot was made by George Charles Devol, who is commonly regarded to as the father of robotics. Their absolute precision can range from several mms (±5–10 mm, ±0.5–1.8 mm) due to mechanical tolerances, elasticities, temperature, and other factors. Historically, their position can be altered frequently with a modest repeatability error …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Forecasting of Crushing Strength of Sustainable Concrete by Employing Deep and Random Forest Machine Learning
Abstract: Sustainable concrete is one of the milestone of the concrete industry. This concrete fulfills the requirements of concrete manufacturing industry such as strengthen, Durability, environment friendly and many of other. With this properties of concrete, sustainable concrete is an ideal substitute for ordinary concrete in the concrete industry. In the 21th century Machine learning is a tool which is use to employ the characteristics of sustainable concrete by using deep …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 7, 2024 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Automatic Tiles Unloading Mechanism: A Review
Abstract: In the era of Ceramic Industries Manufacturing process is done through automatic machines but in Ceramic industries where use manually unloading of Tiles from Kiln. Productivity improvement is the need of current market. This project is based on automatic Tiles unloading Mechanism and to create Design of Mechanism and Simulation of this Mechanism and I will make significant efforts to make attempt to solve challenges in manual tiles unloading system. …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Impact of Layer Height and Infill Line Orientation On 3D Printed Components Produced Via Additive Manufacturing
Abstract: Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an extrusion-based technique used to create objects by extruding semi-molten material through a nozzle of specific dimensions. Materials like acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polylactic acid (PLA), polycarbonate (PC), and others are commonly employed in this process to manufacture industrial components. The mechanical properties of engineering component are critical for various industrial applications. This study investigates the impact of additive manufacturing on fabrication, considering different process parameters. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 315–323 Read article