This volume comprises select proceedings of the 7th International and 28th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research conference 2018 (AIMTDR 2018). The papers in this volume discuss simulations based on techniques such as finite element method (FEM) as well as soft computing based techniques such as artificial neural network (ANN), their optimization and the development and design of mechanical products. This volume will be of interest to researchers, policy makers, and practicing engineers alike.

Autorentext

M.S. Shunmugam is a Professor (Emeritus) in the Manufacturing Engineering Section in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. After receiving his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras in 1976, he has worked in IIT Bombay (from 1977 to 1980) and in IIT Madras from 1980 onwards. He was a visiting faculty member at Michigan Technological University during 1989-1991 and was a member in the board of governors of IIT Madras during 2012-2013. Dr. Shanmugam's research interests include metrology, machine tools, manufacturing, gears, micro-machining and computer applications in manufacturing. He has published about 130 peer-reviewed international journal papers, 15 peer-reviewed national journal papers, 75 international conferences and about 80 national conferences.

M. Kanthababu is a Professor in the Department of Manufacturing Engineering in Anna University, Chennai, India and the Director of the Centre for Intellectual Property Right and Trade Marks in Anna University. He has completed his MS in Mechanical engineering and PhD in Advanced Manufacturing Technology from IIT Madras. Prof Kanthababu's research interests include manufacturing technology, composite materials and machining, and automation in manufacturing. He has published more than 30 peer reviewed international journal papers and 2 books, and holds one patent. 

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Some Investigations on Drilling of Aluminium Alloy from FEA Based Simulation Using Deform-3D.- Self-Organizing Migrating Algorithm to Minimize Module Changes at Machine-Level in Reconfigurable Manufacturing.- Modelling and Simulation of Deep Drawing Process of Circular Cup on AL1200 using Finite Element Analysis.- Numerical Investigation on Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF) of Tailor Welded Blanks (TWBs).- Force and Thermal Variational Analysis by FE Approach on Dry Turning of Inconel.- Experimental Investigation and Finite Element Modeling of Electrical Discharge Machining using Hollow Electrodes and Injection Flushing.- Experimental and Numerical Characterization of Residual Stresses in Tailor Welded Blanks After Springback.- Prediction of Cutting Forces in Micro Milling of P-20 Steel by TiAlN Coated WC Tool: An Analytical Approach.