Masters Theses

Abstract

"A cost model is an important tool for product design and material selection. An efficient and effective cost estimation tool is necessary for early design evaluation. In this paper, cost estimation models that estimate the production cost for Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Friction Stir (FS), and Friction Stir Spot (FSS) welded joints are presented. These models determine the cost incurred to fabricate each joint along with a detailed explanation of each cost component. Each cost component has been closely analyzed and major cost components have been included in the cost model"--Abstract, page iv.

Advisor(s)

Allada, Venkat

Committee Member(s)

Liou, Frank W.
Mishra, Rajiv S.

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

Sponsor(s)

National Science Foundation (U.S.)

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2007

Pagination

ix, 61 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Rights

© 2007 Pradeep Kumar Tipaji, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Design -- EvaluationFriction weldingGas metal arc welding

Thesis Number

T 9282

Print OCLC #

234486327

Electronic OCLC #

191826150

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