International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017

  • Improvement of Productivity in Metal Stamping Process of Ethiopian Industries Through Introducing CAD/CAM Based Press Tools

    Kassahun Nigussie Asfew, Wassihun Yimer Amdie

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 19-23
    Received: Jan. 24, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 01, 2017
    Published: Jun. 19, 2017
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    Abstract: Metal stamping is a sheet metal manufacturing process in which products are made using press machine and press tools. Currently sheet metal stamping process is practiced in Ethiopian metal industries in large amount but, mostly they use the technology which has been introduced to the companies 50 years back. This results in larger loss in material,... Show More
  • Modelling and Improving Safety in Production System Design: Overall Approach and by Features, a Case Study

    Wolfgang Nzié, Irene Neba Morfow, Alain Cedric Tiogang Mboumda, Olivier Garro

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 24-33
    Received: Jun. 26, 2017
    Accepted: Jul. 10, 2017
    Published: Aug. 01, 2017
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    Abstract: Enhancing the safety of any production system is a very important aspect in industries nowadays since it greatly reduces losses of resources. Moreover, safety ensures the health of the workers and a risk free environment. Often, most industries integrate safety in the useful life or during maintenance of their production systems. But this approach ... Show More