Manufacturing Division
Research Activities
The main areas of research of the division are categorised as follows:
Manufacturing Processes
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Unconventional machining (EDM, Ultrasonic)
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Machinability tests (carbite, cermet, ceramic, diamond tools)
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In-process sensing and tool wear monitoring
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Powder metallurgy
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Deep drawing
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Sheet metal forming and simulation
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Flow forming
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Rapid prototyping and manufacturing
Machine Tools
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Machine tool chatter and vibration
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Design of machine tool beds and linear guideways
Manufacturing Systems
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Flexible manufacturing systems
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Modelling, simulation and analysis
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Scheduling
CAD/CAM
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Product design and modelling
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Manufacturing of prototypes
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Computer-aided inspection
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Die and mould design and manufacture
Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence
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Process planning
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Fixture design and applications
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Injection mould design
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Selection of die and mould materials
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Tool management and fuzzy logics
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Neural Network applications
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Last date of modification: 8 August 2001
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S K Ong