Total Cost Analysis of Process Time Reduction as a Green Machining Strategy

Manufacturers have pursued green machining strategies, such as process time reduction, to address the demand for environmental impact reduction. These strategies, though, increase the stresses on the manufacturing system, which can affect availability, service life, achieved part quality, and cost. This study presents a total cost analysis of process time reduction for titanium machining to holistically consider the implications of such strategies. While the results suggest it may not be a viable green machining strategy for titanium machining, the feasibility of process time reduction as a greening solution is highly dependent on the functionality of the finished part.

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