Software and tool for analysis of manufacturing processes (STAMP)

Performance of any machining process can be evaluated in terms of machining rate. Higher machining rate results in less machining time. This thesis presents a software tool wherein the computation of the process models to predict the process performance indicator such as material removal rate or cutting time, is carried out. The software has parametric models for Conventional Machining Processes, Advanced Machining Processes, Advanced Finishing Processes and Cutting Processes. It allows the user to perform parametric analysis, which assist in understanding the influence of various parameters on the process performance measures. The software can also be used to share process knowledge among design and manufacturing engineers, thus providing an online, in-depth understanding of various manufacturing processes. Proper utilization and interpretation of results will result in better understanding of process performance, ease of process selection, ease of process parameter selection and ease of verification and improvement of experimental results.