Surface engineering

Article Abstract:

Surface engineering means treating surfaces to have properties different from the basic material of an item. This can mean hardening, resisting corrosion, reducing friction, insulating against heat or electricity, looking better, and so on. It may consist of treating a surface without chemistry (heat, special machining), changing the chemistry (chemical baths or additions), or adding a layer of material. A variety of techniques and applications are discussed.

Methods, Surfaces (Materials), Surfaces (Technology)

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Engineering data management

Article Abstract:

Engineering data management (EDM) is difficult to define but increasingly important in modern manufacturing. It attempts to record, sort, and process all relevant information in a product's design, revision, and manufacture. EDM generally incorporates a relational database management system, a bill of materials file, historical information, search algorithms, and engineering change management. It helps firms to re-use rather than re-create data.

Usage, Software, Database management systems, DBMS software, Industrial engineering

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Rough 'n' ready or smooth as silk: Surface texture is far more than an aesthetic component and can have important engineering impact

Article Abstract:

Changes in production processes have an affect on surface texture, and measuring surface texture is an important part of production control, as surface finish can have a beneficial or harmful effect on a component's ability to fulfill its function. Stylus instruments are the usual method for measuring surface, but more sophisticated stylus instruments may be necessary, and rapid scanning devices are becoming available.

Measurement, Surface roughness

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