Title: Machine tools analysis in precision manufacturing

Authors: Ahmad Sarfaraz; Halil I. Sahin; Kouroush Jenab

Addresses: Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management, California State University, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330, USA ' Department of Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management, California State University, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330, USA ' The College of Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900, USA

Abstract: Precision engineering and manufacturing issues are becoming ever more important in current and future technologies used in aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace. New knowledge in this field will aid in the advancement of various technologies that are needed to gain industrial competitiveness. Selecting a machine tool plays a key role in designing, developing, and manufacturing a product effectively and efficiently. This study uses extended fuzzy analytic hierarchy process decision-making tool to propose better selection process among various alternatives. An illustrative example is presented to demonstrate the application of the method.

Keywords: machine tool selection; precision manufacturing; fuzzy AHP; multicriteria decision making; MCDM; extended FAHP; analytical hierarchy process; e-FAHP.

DOI: 10.1504/IJISE.2016.080291

International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2016 Vol.24 No.4, pp.543 - 556

Received: 03 Oct 2014
Accepted: 12 Feb 2015
Published online: 11 Nov 2016 *

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