1st Edition

Reverse Engineering Technology of Reinvention

By Wego Wang Copyright 2010
    358 Pages 200 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    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.

    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

    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.

    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