THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR MANUFACTURING SCIENCE & PRODUCTION

Vol. 4, No. 1, 2001-2002

Table of Contents

Application of Genetic Algorithms in Cost Estimation of Gearing Products

S.K. Ong, Y.F. Jiang and A.Y.C. Nee................................................................................................................................................... 1

Feature Based Continuous Cutting Conditions Optimization on the Tool Path in 2 ½ Axis Milling

K.D. Bouzakis and R. Paraskevopoulou........................................................................................................................................... 17

Hydroforming Apparatus For Testing Circular Plates

A.H. Elkholy, O.M. Al-Hawaj and M.A. Said.................................................................................................................................. 27

Effect of the Mechanical Stresses Developed During Gear Hobbing on the Fatigue Failure of Tool Coatings

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil K.-D.Bouzakis and Dipl.-Ing. N. Vidakis......................................................................................................... 43

A Tool for Quick Assessment of Environmental Impact and Implications of Manufacturing Processes and Products

S.K. Ong................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51