Assessing the Environmental Performance of Machine Tools – Case Studies Applying the ‘LCA to go’ Webtool

Krautzer, Florian; Pamminger, Rainer; Diver, Carl; Wimmer, Wolfgang

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2015.02.009

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“… Krautzera et al. (2015) submitted that with the use of IoTs and web based applications manufacturing activities can be enhanced.…”

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“…(2019) Life cycle phases Exploratory Fourie and Tendayi (2016) A decision-making framework for effective maintenance management Life cycle costing Slapnik et al. (2015) To extend the life cycle assessment normalization factors Machine learning approach technique Krautzera et al. (2015) Application of the webtool Internet of Things (IoTs) and web-based applications Jiang et al.…”

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“…The results of the conceptual design of intelligent reconfigurable welding fixture for the railcar manufacturing industry presented by Seloane et al (2020) indicate that the system is capable of achieving precise welding assembly with significant reduction in the scrap rate, improved flexibility and versatility which is necessary to meet the dynamic nature of market, improved quality of product parts, improved set up time and reduction in the production cost. Krautzera et al (2015) submitted that with the use of IoTs and web based applications manufacturing activities can be enhanced. From the analysis of the findings obtained, the software demonstrate tendency for application to wide variety of different industrial machines and operations namely: electro-discharge and milling machines operations etc.…”

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“…3.4. Internet of things (IoTs) and web-based applications Krautzera et al (2015) investigated the use of IoT and other web-based applications in manufacturing. The validated was done in two steps: the preliminary assessment aimed at providing a rapid and general representative of the environmental impact profile which is suitable for the determination of the troubled spots.…”

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Review of life cycle models for enhancing machine tools sustainability: lessons, trends and future directions

Daniyan

Mpofu

Ramatsetse

et al. 2021

Heliyon

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The life cycle models are critical in the assessment of the performance of a product from the design phase to its end of life (EoL). With the quest for manufacturing sustainability with respect to energy, process, material, and environment friendliness as well as the clamour for circular economy which emphasizes zero tolerance for waste, there is a need for a critical review of the life cycle of machine tool employed for machining operations and product development. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficient way of managing the machine tools throughout its lifecycle. Several studies have been conducted in analysing the life cycle of the machine tools and different strategies were employed for its design, manufacture, use, maintenance and recovery at the end of life. The common approach to ensure environmental sustainability was established when comparing the literature studied. From the articles reviewed 60% applied life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to reduce energy consumption and enhance environmental sustainability, while 40% employed other assessment tools. In this study an integrated life cycle and cyber physical machine tool model is proposed.

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“… Krautzera et al. (2015) submitted that with the use of IoTs and web based applications manufacturing activities can be enhanced.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussion Of Findings On Reconfiguration Of Manufacturing Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Reconfiguration Of Manufacturing Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Review of life cycle models for enhancing machine tools sustainability: lessons, trends and future directions

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“…The LCA concluded that the most significant environmental impact of machine tools occurs during the use phase compared to other phases such us, construction, transport installation and dismantling [7]. [14] developed an enabling webtool to perform a sector specific life cycle based on environmental assessment. It provided tailor-made solutions to integrate simplified life cycle approaches into daily business process in machines tool sector.…”

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An environmental evaluation of a milling machine range: a case study on reconfigurable approach

Herrero¹,

Pereda²,

Fernández³

et al. 2019

SN Appl. Sci.

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The aim of this paper is to describe the adaptation process of the LCA methodology under a modular approach (LCI data and LCIA data based on modules) in parallel to a reconfigurable design (reconfigurable manufacturing system) that enables a faster and easier quantified environmental claim for a range of milling machines. Methods: Life cycle assessment (LCA) is identified as a proper tool to evaluate potential impacts of products over the environment. However, the compilation of LCA data from one or a range of milling machines could be difficult and tedious, because, firstly they are complex products, secondly the final results have to ensure a good representability and, finally, render the assessment process cost-effectively. The analysis was performed following a cradle-to-use approach. The LCA study was performed in compliance with [18] V2.0 developed in framework of the EPD® System. Results: The LCA results show that the contribution of downstream processes is the most significant in all studied impact categories, since the relative contributions are: 89% in the GWP and AP categories and 77% in the POCP and EP categories, because of the demanded electricity during the lifetime of the machines, with values greater than 94% of the impact of downstream processes. The upstream processes present a moderate contribution in the POCP and EP categories, being their relative contribution major than 20% in both of them, because of cast iron (≈ 60% in POCP) and low-alloy steel (≈ 20% in POCP) materials which form part of the structural modules as well as pumps and motors (≈ 40% in EP). Discussion and Conclusions: The study takes a holistic view of the production and consumption of a milling machine range. The case study presents the adaptation of LCA methodology for a range of milling machines, in order to develop the EPD of these products. Simultaneously the LCA calculation of 28 machine reconfigurations is achieved through 9 modules, thus reducing time efforts and costs. The weakness of the representative check is located in the inventory analysis of the use stage. A future work could include a sensitivity analysis to evaluate more user conditions.

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Evaluation of sustainability indicators of machine tools: a hybrid Fuzzy DEMATEL approach

Kumar

James

kumar

et al. 2023

Environ Dev Sustain

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Assessing the Environmental Performance of Machine Tools – Case Studies Applying the ‘LCA to go’ Webtool

Cited by 12 publications

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Review of life cycle models for enhancing machine tools sustainability: lessons, trends and future directions

Review of life cycle models for enhancing machine tools sustainability: lessons, trends and future directions

An environmental evaluation of a milling machine range: a case study on reconfigurable approach

Evaluation of sustainability indicators of machine tools: a hybrid Fuzzy DEMATEL approach

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