CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on CARs & FoF 2016

"This volume is based on the proceedings of the 28th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future. This book specially focuses on the positive changes made in the field of robotics, CAD/CAM and future outlook for emerging manufacturing units. Some of the important topics discussed in the conference are product development and sustainability, modeling and simulation, automation, robotics and handling systems, supply chain management and logistics, advanced manufacturing processes, human aspects in engineering activities, emerging scenarios in engineering education and training. The contents of this set of proceedings will prove useful to both researchers and practitioners" -- OhioLink Library Catalog Front Matter....Pages i-xvii Design and Development of a Low Cost Automation Injection Molding Machine of 250 g Capacity Using Microcontroller....Pages 1-12 Design, Development and Testing of a Three Component Lathe Tool Dynamometer Using Resistance Strain Gauges....Pages 13-21 Study of Laser Transmission Welding Process Using a Volumetric Heat Source Model and Experimental Analysis....Pages 23-32 Comparison of Grinding Performance Under Different Eco-Friendly Environment....Pages 33-41 Design of a Maintenance Optimisation Approach for Offshore Oil and Gas Production Systems....Pages 43-50 Investigating the Feasibility of BCI-Based Social Media Interaction....Pages 51-57 Virtual Experiments for Integrated Teaching and Learning of Robot Mechanics Using RoboAnalyzer....Pages 59-68 Fuzzy Based Object Shape Recognition Using Translation, Rotation and Scale Invariant Parameters—An Automatic Approach....Pages 69-75 Need of Agriculture Hand Tool Design Using Quality and Ergonomics Principles....Pages 77-84 Inverse Dynamics and Feet-Terrain Collision Model for Optimal Distribution of the Contact Forces During Crab Motion of a Hexapod Robot....Pages 85-95 Sensing Human Pulse Bit Using Ionic Polymer Metal Composite (IPMC)....Pages 97-101 Order Reduction of Interval SISO Systems Using Least Square Methods with a Linear Shift ‘a’ Obtained by Harmonic Mean....Pages 103-113 Identifying and Updating the Kinematics of KUKA-iiwaR800 in CAD for Accurate Simulation....Pages 115-126 Parametric Optimization of Link Lengths of a SCARA Robot for Deburring of Circular Paths....Pages 127-135 Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Simulation for Controlling Steady Flow of Fixtures....Pages 137-147 Predictions of Hip and Knee Power Consumptions of Patients Having Different Body Heights and Masses During Normal Walking....Pages 149-157 CFX, Static Structural Analysis of Tractor Exhaust System Based on FEA....Pages 159-172 FEA Simulation Based Thermo-mechanical Analysis of Tractor Exhaust Manifold....Pages 173-181 Stress Analysis of a Circuit Breaker Switchgear Mechanism by Using Multi Body Dynamics....Pages 183-193 Integration of Fuzzy Logic with Response Surface Methodology for Predicting the Effect of Process Parameters on Build Time and Model Material Volume in FDM Process....Pages 195-206 A Study on State of the Art Technology of Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)....Pages 207-216 Design Analysis and Manufacturing of Device for Rehabilitation of Hand Fingers Based on Illusionary Movements by Tendon Vibrations....Pages 217-228 Experimental Investigation of Process Parameters for Build Time Estimation in FDM Process Using RSM Technique....Pages 229-241 Analysis of Prismatic Springs of Non-circular Coil Shape Using Finite Element Method....Pages 243-251 TiC, W2C Reinforced Ti-W MMC Coating Developed on Ti-6Al-4V Substrate Through Laser Cladding....Pages 253-262 Motion Programming of SCORBOT ER-4u Using Fusion of Robot Kinematics and Inertial Sensor....Pages 263-273 Trajectory Tracking Control of Three-Wheeled Omnidirectional Mobile Robot: Adaptive Sliding Mode Approach....Pages 275-286 Point Mass Models for Dynamic Balancing of Industrial Manipulators Using Genetic Algorithm....Pages 287-297 Application of the Attractive Ellipsoid Methodology to Robust Control Design of a Class of Switched Systems....Pages 299-312 A Three Finger Tendon Driven Robotic Hand Design and Its Kinematics Model....Pages 313-321 An Intelligent Methodology for Assembly Tools Selection and Assembly Sequence Optimisation....Pages 323-333 Alignment Based Inspection Framework for Additive Manufactured Parts....Pages 335-344 An Investigation on Slab Milling Operation to Find Out Optimum Cutting Parameters....Pages 345-356 Recognition of Force Closed Point Grasp for 2D Object....Pages 357-365 Developing a GUI for Optimization of Acoustic Enclosure of a Compressor Chamber....Pages 367-377 A Pilot Study of Sustainable Machining Process Design in Indian Process Industry....Pages 379-385 Sagittal Position Analysis of Gait Cycle for a Five Link Biped Robot....Pages 387-396 A Note on Mechanical Feasibility Predicate for Robotic Assembly Sequence Generation....Pages 397-404 Weld Seam Tracking and Simulation of 3-Axis Robotic Arm for Performing Welding Operation in CAD Environment....Pages 405-415 A Comparative Performance Analysis of Discrete Wavelet Transforms for Denoising of Medical Images....Pages 417-424 Deterministic Model for RF Hot Spots Location and Probability Within Empty Rectangular Structures....Pages 425-434 Heat Stress in the Workplace: A Case Study of a Cement Manufacturing Facility in Trinidad....Pages 435-443 Modeling and Simulation of a Near Omni-Directional Hexapod Robot....Pages 445-453 Optimization of Vibration of Collecting Plates of Electrostatic Precipitator Through FEA....Pages 455-460 Full Aperture Optical Polishing Process: Overview and Challenges....Pages 461-470 Stability Analysis of Haptic Virtual Environment Systems for Active Interactions in Surgical Robot Simulators....Pages 471-480 Synchronized Optimization of Injection Moulding Parameters for Higher Acceptance of Polypropylene Products....Pages 481-489 Use of Visual Analytics and Durometer in Risk Reduction of Foot Problems in Diabetes....Pages 491-498 On the Complexities in Machining Titanium Alloys....Pages 499-507 Modeling, Analysis and Trajectory Planning of a 5 Degree of Freedom Robotic Arm for a Transmission Line Crossing Robot....Pages 509-522 Design and Modelling of Dual Faceplate Centrifugal Casting Equipment for Manufacturing of Turbine Bearing....Pages 523-534 Design and Control of Tendon Driven Robotic Hand for Prosthesis Applications....Pages 535-542 Stabilization of Posture of Humanoid Using PID Controller in Gazebo Simulator Using Robot Operating System (ROS)....Pages 543-552 Robotic Picking of Cylindrical Fuel Pellets from a Boat Using 3D Range Sensor....Pages 553-561 Swachh-Bharat Bot: A Sweeping Robot....Pages 563-568 Force Sensitive Robotic Gripper....Pages 569-578 Electron Beam Melting of Steel Plates: Temperature Measurement Using Thermocouples and Prediction Through Finite Element Analysis....Pages 579-588 Design and Analysis Towards Successful Development of a Tele-Operated Mobile Robot for Underground Coal Mines....Pages 589-602 Design-of-Experiments (DOE) to Compute the Effect of Chromium Abrasives in Kerosene Oil as Dielectric of EDM of OHNS Die Steel....Pages 603-613 CFD Modeling for Slurry Flow Through Bends and Straight Pipe Line....Pages 615-623 Role and Significance of Visualisation in Product Design at Prototyping Stage....Pages 625-636 Positional Analysis of a DC Brushed Encoder Motor Using Ziegler-Nichols Algorithm....Pages 637-650 A Hybrid Approach to Motion Planning for Stepping over and Obstacle Avoidance in Humanoids....Pages 651-664 Web Based Simulation and Remote Triggered Laboratory for Robots....Pages 665-677 Modular Robotic Assistance in Cluttered Environments: A Broad-Spectrum of Industrial Applications....Pages 679-687 A Benchmarking Model for Indian Service Industries....Pages 689-696 Optimal Design of a Production System....Pages 697-703 Modelling and Analysis of a Novel Ancillary Braking System for All Terrain Vehicle....Pages 705-714 Nonlinear Tracking Control of Parallel Manipulator Dynamics with Intelligent Gain Tuning Scheme....Pages 715-729 Study of Joining Different Types of Polymers by Friction Stir Welding....Pages 731-739 Single Point Incremental Forming Using Flexible Die....Pages 741-749 Hilbert Curve Based Toolpath for FDM Process....Pages 751-759 Development of Edge Processing and Drawing Algorithms for a 6 Axis Industrial Robot....Pages 761-768 Experimental Investigation and Fuzzy Modelling of Flatness and Surface Roughness for WCB Material Using Face Milling Operation....Pages 769-777 A Retrospective Investigation of Different Uncertainty of Measurement Estimation Approaches....Pages 779-784 Design of Automatic Fuel Filling System Using a Mechatronics Approach....Pages 785-795 A Framework for Evaluation of Environmental Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Industry....Pages 797-806 Aero-Structure Interaction for Mechanical Integration of HP Compressor Blades in a Gas Engine Rotor....Pages 807-819 Appraisement of Mass Customization Capability Level Using Multi-grade Fuzzy Approach....Pages 821-830 Analysis of Solar Ejector–Jet Refrigeration System Using Eco-Friendly Material R1234yf....Pages 831-838 Numerical Investigation of Thermohydraulics Performance in Elliptical Twisted Duct Heat Exchanger....Pages 839-849 Back Matter....Pages 851-853