Reliability Engineering and the Application of CNC Machine Tools

Reliability Engineering and the Application of CNC Machine Tools discusses the basic theory of reliability, reliability design, reliability-driven product manufacturing support technology, reliability management technology, factor analysis and the control of reliability engineering, and the implementation of reliability systems in NC machine tools. The book provides many practical case studies and experience summaries of CNC machine tool reliability engineering; these provide valuable learning material for researchers, engineers and technicians.

• Provides a systematic introduction to the concepts, principles and methods of CNC machine tool reliability engineering
• Includes a large number of case studies and practical experience information
• The book is comprehensive and covers all aspects of reliability design, reliability assessment, fault diagnosis, maintenance and repair of NC machine tools

Yan Ran is currently an Associate Professor and a Doctoral Supervisor at Chongqing University,
a Fixed Researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmission for Advanced
Equipment, Chongqing University, a Committee Member of the Chongqing Science and
Technology Association and a Vice President of Chongqing Engineering Graphics Society. Her
research interests include CNC machine tools reliability technology and electromechanical
product quality engineering. She has hosted and joined in almost 30 projects, published more
than 100 academic papers, 22 invention patents, and 6 copyrights of computer software.

Genbao Zhang is a Professor at Chongqing University, a Researcher at the State Key
Laboratory of Mechanical Transmission for Advanced Equipment, Chongqing University. His
current research interests include advanced manufacturing technology, computer integrated
manufacturing systems, CNC machine tools reliability, modern quality engineering, and
enterprise information. He enjoys a special government allowance from the State Council.
He has presided over 80 projects, and published more than 400 academic papers and 11
monographs.