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With the aim of facilitating signal processing in manufacturing, this book presents a systematic description of the fundamentals on wavelet transform and the ways of applying it to the condition monitoring and health diagnosis of rotating machine components.

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Wavelets: Theory and Applications for Manufacturing presents a systematic description of the fundamentals of wavelet transform and its applications. Given the widespread utilization of rotating machines in modern manufacturing and the increasing need for condition-based, as opposed to fix-interval, intelligent maintenance to minimize machine down time and ensure reliable production, it is of critical importance to advance the science base of signal processing in manufacturing. This volume also deals with condition monitoring and health diagnosis of rotating machine components and systems, such as bearings, spindles, and gearboxes, while also:

-Providing a comprehensive survey on wavelets specifically related to problems encountered in manufacturing

-Discussing the integration of wavelet transforms with other soft computing techniques such as fuzzy logic, for machine defect and severity classification

-Showing how to custom design wavelets for improved performance in signal analysis

Focusing on wavelet transform as a tool specifically applied and designed for applications in manufacturing, Wavelets: Theory and Applications for Manufacturing presents material appropriate for both academic researchers and practicing engineers working in the field of manufacturing.

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Why wavelets.- From fourier transform to wavelet transform.- Wavelet integrated with fourier transform: a spectral post-processing technique.- Wavelet-based multi-sensor data fusion.- Integration of wavelet with fuzzy logic for machine defect severity classification.- Wavelet-based multi-fractal singularity spectrum.- Wavelet-based ultrasonic pulse detection and differentiation.- Wavelet-based multi-scale enveloping spectrogram.- Wavelet packet decomposition for cross-term interference suppression in wigner-ville distribution.- Optimal wavelet packet transform for discriminable feature extraction.- Wavelet selection criteria.- Customized wavelet design.

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From the reviews:

"The book presents the theory and practice of wavelets and shows applicability of the wavelet transform to solve the problems typically encountered in various fields of engineering. ... The book can be recommended for both researches and practitioners working in the field of manufacturing." (Zygmunt Hasiewicz, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1227, 2012)

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