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A concept for actuating and controlling a leg of a novel walking parallel kinematic machine tool (2016)
Journal Article
Rushworth, A., Axinte, D., Raffles, M., & Cobos-Guzman, S. (2016). A concept for actuating and controlling a leg of a novel walking parallel kinematic machine tool. Mechatronics, 40, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechatronics.2016.10.010

The scope of this paper is to present a novel method of actuating the legs of a walking parallel kinematic machine tool (WalkingHex) such that the upper spherical joint can be actively driven while walking and remain a free, passive joint while perfo... Read More about A concept for actuating and controlling a leg of a novel walking parallel kinematic machine tool.

On-the-fly laser machining: a case study for in situ balancing of rotative parts (2016)
Journal Article
Stoesslein, M., Axinte, D. A., & Gilbert, D. (in press). On-the-fly laser machining: a case study for in situ balancing of rotative parts. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 139(3), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034476

On-the-fly laser machining is defined as a process that aims to generate pockets/patches on target components that are rotated or moved at a constant velocity. Since it is a nonintegrated process (i.e., linear/rotary stage system moving the part is i... Read More about On-the-fly laser machining: a case study for in situ balancing of rotative parts.

Development of a slender continuum robotic system for on-wing inspection/repair of gas turbine engines (2016)
Journal Article
Dong, X., Axinte, D. A., Palmer, D., Cobos, S., Raffles, M., Rabani, A., & Kell, J. (in press). Development of a slender continuum robotic system for on-wing inspection/repair of gas turbine engines. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 44, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2016.09.004

The maintenance works (e.g. inspection, repair) of aero-engines while still attached on the airframes requires a desirable approach since this can significantly shorten both the time and cost of such interventions as the aerospace industry commonly o... Read More about Development of a slender continuum robotic system for on-wing inspection/repair of gas turbine engines.

Pulsed laser ablation as a tool for in-situ balancing of rotating parts (2016)
Journal Article
Stoesslein, M., Axinte, D. A., & Bilbao Guillerna, A. (2016). Pulsed laser ablation as a tool for in-situ balancing of rotating parts. Mechatronics, 38, 54-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechatronics.2016.06.006

The balancing of complex rotating systems is a challenging task as it may require repetitive (dis)assembly to enable mass adjustments; thus, developing methods for in-situ dynamic balancing of rotatives is regarded as a key technology enabler. In thi... Read More about Pulsed laser ablation as a tool for in-situ balancing of rotating parts.

Continuous trench, pulsed laser ablation for micro-machining applications (2016)
Journal Article
Cadot, G., Axinte, D. A., & Billingham, J. (2016). Continuous trench, pulsed laser ablation for micro-machining applications. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 107, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2016.04.011

The generation of controlled 3D micro-features by pulsed laser ablation in various materials requires an understanding of the material's temporal and energetic response to the laser beam. The key enabler of pulsed laser ablation for micro-machining i... Read More about Continuous trench, pulsed laser ablation for micro-machining applications.

Stochastic simplified modelling of abrasive waterjet footprints (2016)
Journal Article
Torrubia, P. L., Billingham, J., & Axinte, D. A. (2016). Stochastic simplified modelling of abrasive waterjet footprints. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 472(2186), https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2015.0836

Abrasive micro-waterjet processing is a non-conventional machining method that can be used to manufacture complex shapes in difficult-to-cut materials. Predicting the effect of the jet on the surface for a given set of machi... Read More about Stochastic simplified modelling of abrasive waterjet footprints.