No products
View larger
More info
The process of reverse engineering has proven infinitely useful for analyzing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) components to duplicate or repair them, or simply improve on their design. A guidebook to the rapid-fire changes in this area, Reverse Engineering: Technology of Reinvention introduces the fundamental principles, advanced methodologies, and other essential aspects of reverse engineering.
The book’s primary objective is twofold: to advance the technology of reinvention through reverse engineering and to improve the competitiveness of commercial parts in the aftermarket. Assembling and synergizing material from several different fields, this book prepares readers with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to successfully apply reverse engineering in diverse fields ranging from aerospace, automotive, and medical device industries to academic research, accident investigation, and legal and forensic analyses.
With this mission of preparation in mind, the author offers real-world examples to:
Enrich readers’ understanding of reverse engineering processes, empowering them with alternative options regarding part production Explain the latest technologies, practices, specifications, and regulations in reverse engineering Enable readers to judge if a "duplicated or repaired" part will meet the design functionality of the OEM part
This book sets itself apart by covering seven key subjects: geometric measurement, part evaluation, materials identification, manufacturing process verification, data analysis, system compatibility, and intelligent property protection. Helpful in making new, compatible products that are cheaper than others on the market, the author provides the tools to uncover or clarify features of commercial products that were either previously unknown, misunderstood, or not used in the most effective way.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Historical Background
Reverse Engineering vs. Machine Design
Analysis and Verification
Applications of Reverse Engineering
Geometrical Form
Surface and Solid Model Reconstruction
Dimensional Measurement
Case Studies
Part Tolerance
Prototyping
Steps of Geometric Modeling
Material Characteristics and Analysis
Alloy Structure Equivalency
Phase Formation and Identification
Mechanical Strength
Hardness
Part Durability and Life Limitation
Part Failure Analysis
Fatigue
Creep and Stress Rupture
Environmentally Induced Failure
Material Identification and Process Verification
Material Specification
Composition Determination
Microstructure Analysis
Manufacturing Process Verification
Data Process and Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Data Analysis
Reliability and the Theory of Interference
Weibull Analysis
Data Conformity and Acceptance
Data Report
Part Performance and System Compatibility
Performance Criteria
Methodology of Performance Evaluation
System Compatibility
Case Studies
Regulatory Certification of Part Performance
Acceptance and Legality
Legality of Reverse Engineering
Patent
Copyrights
Trade Secret
Third-Party Materials
View More
Author(s)
Biography
Dr. Wego Wang has been a technical instructor and a researcher in mechanical engineering and materials science for three decades. He is currently an adjunct faculty, teaching machine design in the engineering technology department at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and he previously taught at Northeastern University and Boston University. He works at the Federal Aviation Administration, primarily on parts manufacturer approval and engine certification programs.
Reviews
The topic of this book represents an important technological field that has heretofore been ignored by academics, despite being well accepted in industry. I am delighted by its publication.
—Professor Enrique Lavernia, Dean, College of Engineering, University of California, Davis
Related Titles
