Disassembly Modeling for Assembly, Maintenance, Reuse and Recycling

In response to growing concerns about how to dispose of manufactured product and the tightening of legislation that in many countries makes recycling these products mandatory, companies around the world are beginning to understand the need for building product disassembly features into the assembly process itself. This book takes a detailed look at the associated costs, system design requirements, advantages, and expected results of disassembly project. It provides a systematic survey of the theory and practice of disassembly within the context of industrial processes and logistics. The authors present a unified approach based on their extensive research and work experience.