Browsing ISME Theses and Dissertations by Title
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A sequential Bayesian cumulative conformance control chart for high yield processes
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)For mass production, the traditional approach of drawing the confidence limits was satisfactory when many bad units were being produced; however, the same approach becomes ineffective for high yield processes, when the ... -
Setup approval and self starting schemes for short production runs
(2005-12)A number of approaches have been proposed for applying statistical process control in short production runs. However little has been done to provide a methodology to compare and select from various statistical process ... -
Solution to large facility layout problems using group technology
(2007-05)In this work, a systematic methodology to construct cellular layouts using GT technique for large size problems has been developed. Previous researches in this field have addressed heuristics that can be used to solve only ... -
Solutions to dynamic facility layout problems: Development of Dynamic From Between Chart (DFBC) and its applications to continuous layout modeling
(Wichita State University, 2007-12)Manufacturing facility layout is determined by minimizing the Material Handling (MH) cost associated with the manufacturing of products. A manufacturing facility operates in a dynamic environment where the production rates ... -
Sources of error in relating nanoindentation results to material properties
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)This dissertation consists of four submission-ready papers that address some of the key error sources that affect the accuracy of interpretation of nanoindentation test results to obtain material properties for ... -
Static test simulation of refill friction stir spot welded and riveted coupons using finite element analysis
(Wichita State University, 2019-12)Refill Friction stir spot welding (RFSSW) produces a solid-state lap joint between sheet metals, preferably aluminum alloys, without leaving behind an exit hole in the workpiece. This joining technique was derived from ... -
Statistical comparison of customized and traditional knee implants using Finite Element Analyses
(Wichita State University, 2007-07)According to the National Center for Health Statistics in 2004 over 478,000 people Underwent Total Knee Replacement surgeries in 2004. The number is rapidly growing due to advances in implant surgeries, knee implants, and ... -
Statistical process control implementations within the aviation industry
(Wichita State University, 2021-07)In 1931, Walter Shewhart introduced his work in statistical process control (SPC) through his book, Economic Control of Quality of Manufactured Product. A common confusion in the use of SPC is that it does not fit every ... -
Study of the impact of safety stock placement on shifting bottleneck stages in capacitated supply chains.
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)Uncertainty in a modern supply chain structure originates at the supplier, manufacturing process and the consumer. Different types of products and supply chain structures add to the complexity of managing a supply chain. ... -
Supplier assessment process for manufacturing companies with existing suppliers
(Wichita State University, 2018-07)In the global supply chain, appropriate and sustainable suppliers play a vital role in supply chain development and feasibility. In any big organization with a large number of suppliers, it is necessary to divide suppliers ... -
Supply chain network configuration: dynamicity and sustainability
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)This dissertation consists of five submission-ready accepted/submitted papers that address some of the key supply chain problems. Supply chain problems, in terms of the area that they address, can be classified into four ... -
Sustainability based decisions in manufacturing systems with production, reliability, and maintenance constraints
(Wichita State University, 2013-12)This dissertation provides a comprehensive sustainability-based framework for integrated maintenance-production planning problem where the production process in not of perfect quality. In classic production scheduling ... -
Techniques for analyzing customer feedback
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)Surveys are an effective way of collecting customer feedback. Open-ended survey questions capture important dimensions of the respondent’s experience. The purpose of this study was to compare the critical incident technique ... -
The impact of continuous improvement methods on a firm's competitive priorities: empirical evidence from the customers perspective in the aerospace industry
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)The purpose of this research paper is to examine the actual and perceived results from the customer perspective on the Competitive Priorities of cost, quality, delivery, flexibility and innovation stemming from Continuous ... -
The intersection of energy, healthcare and climate
(Wichita State University, 2015-05)The reduction of energy use in hospitals as energy intensive units is critical to the overall goals of lowering the cost of healthcare and emissions from those facilities. Hence, the assessment and identification of key ... -
Thermo-mechanical analysis of metallized stereolithography EDM electrodes
(2005-12)EDM is widely accepted in tool and die industries for its versatility in machining hardened steels. Its ability to machine heat treated hardened steels eliminates the conventional method of heat treatment after machining ... -
Tool life prediction based on cutting forces and surface temperature in edge trimming of multidirectional CFRP composites
(2007-05)Fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) exhibit superior characteristics such as high specific strength, high specific modulus, fatigue strength and endurance. With an increase in the use of composite FRP materials in industries, ... -
Tool rake face temperature distribution by near infrared thermography
(Wichita State University, 2015-12)This thesis is concerned with experimentally obtained full field temperature distributions at the interface between chip and tool - the tool rake face - for the machining of Ti6Al4V and Inconel 718. As part of the work ... -
Tool wear of diamond interlocked tools in routing of CFRP composites
(2005-12)Though all CFRP materials are manufactured to their near net shape, they require a secondary machining operation for their final assemblage. In doing so, the main problem encountered is damage that results from delamination. ... -
Using a value stream map to assess environmental impacts
(Wichita State University, 2009-12)In today's competitive world, companies focus on eliminating wastes to increase their profit, growth and ensure customer satisfaction. Among the known wastes, environmental wastes are typically the least considered. ...