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Advances in Manufacturing Technology

Select Proceedings of ICAMT 2018

  • Presents selected papers from the International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology (ICAMT 2018)
  • Covers the latest research and developments in manufacturing technology, from techniques to applications
  • Highlights computer applications and simulation tools used to solve complex manufacturing problems

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Table of contents (69 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiv
  2. Evaluation of Tensile Properties of Nanoclay-Filled Madar Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Hybrid Composites

    • Gunti Rajesh, M. V. Raghavendra Rao, K. Vijay, S. Gopinath
    Pages 1-8
  3. Characterization of Economical Aluminium MMC Reinforced with Weld Slag Particles

    • P. Paranthaman, P. M. Gopal, N. Sathiesh Kumar
    Pages 9-16
  4. Optimization of Weld-Bead Parameters of Plasma Arc Welding Using GA and IWO

    • Kadivendi Srinivas, Pandu R. Vundavilli, M. Manzoor Hussain
    Pages 17-24
  5. Improvement of Machining Characteristics by EDM with Graphite Powder-Mixed Dielectric Medium

    • V. Srinivasa Sai, K. Gnana Sundari, P. Gangadhara Rao, B. Surekha
    Pages 41-48
  6. Measuring Industrial Symbiosis Index Using Multi-Grade Fuzzy Approach

    • C. Kalyan, T. Abhirama, Neyara Radwan Mohammed, S. Aravind Raj, K. Jayakrishna
    Pages 49-58
  7. Multicriteria Optimization of Machining Parameters in WEDM of Titanium Alloy 6242

    • R. Prasanna, P. M. Gopal, M. Uthayakumar, S. Aravind
    Pages 65-75
  8. Experimental Analysis on the Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Material Joint During PCTIG Welding

    • B. Kamesh Srikar, Raghuraman Srinivasan, Venkatraman Ramamoorthi, Sivachidambaram Pichumani, J. Durga Venkata Satyanarayana
    Pages 89-93
  9. Influence of Flux Coating During Dissimilar Welding of Copper with Brass Using ATIG Welding Process

    • J. Durga Venkata Satyanarayana, Raghuraman Srinivasan, Venkatraman Ramamoorthi, Sivachidambaram Pichumani, B. Kamesh Srikar
    Pages 95-103
  10. Sleep Detection and Alert System for Automobiles

    • T. Babu, S. Ashwin, Mukul Naidu, C. Muthukumaaran, C. Ravi Raghavan
    Pages 113-118
  11. Numerical Analysis and Design Optimization of Lip Seal Opening Pressure for Automotive Valves

    • T. Sukumar, B. R. Ramesh Bapu, B. Durga Prasad, B. R. Vijay Prithiv
    Pages 119-129
  12. Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Multi-Axially Forged LM6 Aluminium Alloy

    • Sudheer S. Sajjan, Mithun V. Kulkarni, S. Ramesh, P. C. Sharath, R. Rajesh, Vasantha Kumar
    Pages 131-139
  13. Implementation of Lean Concepts Using Value Stream Mapping in Automotive Firm

    • Abhishek Deokar, S. Aravind Raj, K. Jayakrishna, H. Abdul Zubar
    Pages 141-147
  14. Fabrication of Automated Scrap Collector Cum Scrubber for Production Industries

    • R. Bhoopathi, K. Karthikeyan, J. Balamurugan, S. Krishnakanth, T. Dharan Raj
    Pages 149-157

About this book

This volume comprises select papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology (ICAMT 2018). It includes contributions from different researchers and practitioners working in the field of advanced manufacturing technology. This book covers diverse topics of contemporary manufacturing technology including material processes, machine tools, cutting tools, robotics and automation, manufacturing systems, optimization technologies, 3D scanning and re-engineering, and 3D printing. Computer applications in design, analysis, and simulation tools for solving manufacturing problems at various levels starting from material designs to complex manufacturing systems are also discussed. This book will be useful for students, researchers, and practitioners working in the field of manufacturing technology. 

Editors and Affiliations

  • Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India

    Somashekhar S. Hiremath

  • National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India

    N. Siva Shanmugam

  • Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai, India

    B. R. Ramesh Bapu

About the editors

Dr. Somashekhar S Hiremath is Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. He received his doctoral degree in 2004 from IIT Madras. He has published more than 150 papers in national and international journals. He has delivered more than 75 Invited talks on various topics of his research at engineering colleges, universities, research centers, industries, and conferences. Dr. Somashekhar also worked as a visiting Professor at Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France and Warsaw University of Technology, Poland.  Currently, he is handling many consultancy and sponsored projects of various industries and R&D institutions of defense, Government of India. His current research areas are mechatronic system design, system simulation and modeling, robotics, finite element modeling, micromachining, fluid structure interactions, and fluid power systems.


Dr. N. Siva Shanmugam is affiliatedto the Mechanical Engineering department, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli, India where he is currently working as Associate Professor. He received his doctoral degree in 2012 from NIT Tiruchirappalli. He has published numerous papers in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals. He is actively associated with different national and international societies and academies. He has delivered several invited talks at various engineering institutions and industries located in different parts of India such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. He has completed several research and consultancy projects, further he is handling multiple consultancy and sponsored projects for Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) and ISRO, Government of India. His research interests include FE simulation of welding processes, ergonomics study, and biomechanics.


Dr. B. R. Ramesh Bapu is currently working as Professor and Dean (R&D) at theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering at Chennai Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, in 1989, and his Master of Engineering Degree from the University of Madras and BITS (Pilani). He has 30 years of teaching experience and he has published 80 papers in reputed national and international journals, and conference proceedings. He is member of IE (I), SAE, IIPE and ISTE. He is also a Research Supervisor of Anna University, Chennai, JNTU Ananthapur, JNTU Kakinada, Sathyabama University and St. Peter’s University. He has guided six doctoral scholars. His research areas of interest include thermal, renewable energy, high temperature coating, and alternate fuels.



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