All Outputs (74)

Machining SiC fibre reinforced metal matrix composites – How do different matrix materials affect the cutting performance? (2024)
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Zan, S., Liao, Z., Mypati, O., Axinte, D., M'Saoubi, R., Walsh, M., & Robles-Linares, J. A. (2024). Machining SiC fibre reinforced metal matrix composites – How do different matrix materials affect the cutting performance?. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 73(1), 53-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2024.04.060

SiC fibre reinforced metal matrix composites find widespread application but show major machining difficulties due to significant variations in constituents' properties. In this sense, while the SiC fibre plays significant strengthening effects, the... Read More about Machining SiC fibre reinforced metal matrix composites – How do different matrix materials affect the cutting performance?.

Modelling of modular soft robots: From a single to multiple building blocks (2024)
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Atia, M. G., Mohammad, A., Gameros, A., Axinte, D., & Wright, I. (2024). Modelling of modular soft robots: From a single to multiple building blocks. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, 174, Article 104622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.robot.2024.104622

Despite the advances in soft robots, their modelling is still one of the research challenges due to the complexity and non-linearity of their soft nature. A novel design of reconfigurable soft robots was recently introduced to bring more maturity to... Read More about Modelling of modular soft robots: From a single to multiple building blocks.

Modelling and experimental study of laser-assisted milling of fibre reinforced SiC/Ti-6Al-4V metal matrix composite (2023)
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Mypati, O., Panzer, J., Robles-Linares, J. A., Zan, S., Liao, Z., & Axinte, D. (2024). Modelling and experimental study of laser-assisted milling of fibre reinforced SiC/Ti-6Al-4V metal matrix composite. Materials and Design, 237, Article 112552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2023.112552

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) offer unique advantageous mechanical properties by strengthening a ductile metal matrix with a ceramic reinforcement (e.g., Ti6Al-4 V/SiCf). However, their heterogeneous composition poses machining challenges including... Read More about Modelling and experimental study of laser-assisted milling of fibre reinforced SiC/Ti-6Al-4V metal matrix composite.

Efficient and Scalable Inverse Kinematics for Continuum Robots (2023)
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Wild, S., Zeng, T., Mohammad, A., Billingham, J., Axinte, D., & Dong, X. (2024). Efficient and Scalable Inverse Kinematics for Continuum Robots. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 9(1), 375 - 381. https://doi.org/10.1109/lra.2023.3331291

With their flexible nature, continuum robots offer hyper-redundancy regarding their workspace; their backbone can take many shapes upon a single tip position and orientation. Deciphering which backbone shape to use under certain conditions is crucial... Read More about Efficient and Scalable Inverse Kinematics for Continuum Robots.

A Robust Human–Robot Collaborative Control Approach Based on Model Predictive Control (2023)
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Zeng, T., Mohammad, A., Madrigal, A. G., Axinte, D., & Keedwell, M. (2024). A Robust Human–Robot Collaborative Control Approach Based on Model Predictive Control. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 71(7), 7360-7369. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2023.3299046

Human skill-based robotic control to perform critical manufacturing operations (e.g., repair and inspection for high-value assets) can reduce scrap rates and increase overall profitability in the industrial community. In this study, a human–robotic c... Read More about A Robust Human–Robot Collaborative Control Approach Based on Model Predictive Control.

Investigation of the grain deformation to orthogonal cutting process of the textured Alloy 718 fabricated by laser powder bed fusion (2023)
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Li, L., Chen, H., Liao, Z., Yang, Y., & Axinte, D. (2023). Investigation of the grain deformation to orthogonal cutting process of the textured Alloy 718 fabricated by laser powder bed fusion. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 190, Article 104050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2023.104050

In the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), the grains grow in preferential directions depending on the scanning strategies, which results in layer-by-layer builds of particular crystallographic textures. The unique microstructure formed by LPBF results i... Read More about Investigation of the grain deformation to orthogonal cutting process of the textured Alloy 718 fabricated by laser powder bed fusion.

Modeling and simulation of surface generation in manufacturing (2023)
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Tosello, G., Bissacco, G., Cao, J., & Axinte, D. (2023). Modeling and simulation of surface generation in manufacturing. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 72(2), 753-779. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2023.05.002

The paper describes the state-of-the-art in modeling and simulation of surface texture and topography generation at micro and nano dimensional scales. Three main classes of manufacturing processes used for the generation of engineering surfaces are... Read More about Modeling and simulation of surface generation in manufacturing.

Inverse size effect and deformation mechanism in Ti-6Al-4V cutting process – investigation on effect of bimodal microstructure on machining (2023)
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Zan, S., Liu, G., Liao, Z., Axinte, D., & Fang, F. (2023). Inverse size effect and deformation mechanism in Ti-6Al-4V cutting process – investigation on effect of bimodal microstructure on machining. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2023.04.042

Ti-6Al-4 V finds wide applications in industrial areas due to its unique properties. Though, how its special microstructure (i.e., properties mismatch between different phases) could influence the surface/chip formation mechanism when machining (e.g.... Read More about Inverse size effect and deformation mechanism in Ti-6Al-4V cutting process – investigation on effect of bimodal microstructure on machining.

The effect of high strain rate impact in Yttria stabilized zirconia (2023)
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Sanchez, I., Axinte, D., Liao, Z., Gavalda-Diaz, O., & Smith, R. (2023). The effect of high strain rate impact in Yttria stabilized zirconia. Materials and Design, 229, Article 111908. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2023.111908

Yttria stabilized zirconia (6-8YSZ) is widely used as a top coat in Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs) to protect metallic substrates. These coatings are exposed to severe high strain rate fields along their life, for example during the impact of debris... Read More about The effect of high strain rate impact in Yttria stabilized zirconia.

Continuum Robots: An Overview (2023)
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Russo, M., Sadati, S. H., Dong, X., Mohammad, A., Walker, I. D., Bergeles, C., …Axinte, D. A. (2023). Continuum Robots: An Overview. Advanced Intelligent Systems, 5(5), Article 2200367. https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202200367

In this paper, we discuss recent advances, current limitations, and open challenges in the design, modeling, and control of continuum robots. Thanks to their lean bodies, these robots achieve a long reach through narrow and tortuous environments, ena... Read More about Continuum Robots: An Overview.

Tailorable shielded compliance of thermal barrier coatings through laser texturing and microstructural modification: microfeature design and validation (2023)
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Bogatyrev, A., Liao, Z., Axinte, D., & Norton, A. (2023). Tailorable shielded compliance of thermal barrier coatings through laser texturing and microstructural modification: microfeature design and validation. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 43(8), 3704-3726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2023.02.035

Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are widely used for protecting components from an aggressive environment and excessive temperatures. However, the top coat can lack thermal compliance and environmental resistance, promoting premature failure. This stu... Read More about Tailorable shielded compliance of thermal barrier coatings through laser texturing and microstructural modification: microfeature design and validation.

A rational approach to beam path planning in additive manufacturing: the inverse heat placement problem (2023)
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Yang, Y., Billingham, J., Axinte, D., & Liao, Z. (2023). A rational approach to beam path planning in additive manufacturing: the inverse heat placement problem. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 479(2270), Article 20220386. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2022.0386

High demand for components with complex geometries at macro and micro levels drives the development of additive manufacturing (AM). However, the scientific basis for designing energy beam scanning strategies (e.g. beam scanning speed, beam path, beam... Read More about A rational approach to beam path planning in additive manufacturing: the inverse heat placement problem.

Machining of long ceramic fibre reinforced metal matrix composites – How could temperature influence the cutting mechanisms? (2023)
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Zan, S., Liao, Z., Robles-Linares, J. A., Garcia Luna, G., & Axinte, D. (2023). Machining of long ceramic fibre reinforced metal matrix composites – How could temperature influence the cutting mechanisms?. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 185, Article 103994. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2023.103994

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) offer a unique set of properties due to the ductile-brittle combination produced by the matrix and the reinforcements. Conventional MMCs are usually particle-reinforced, and their cutting mechanisms have been thoroughly... Read More about Machining of long ceramic fibre reinforced metal matrix composites – How could temperature influence the cutting mechanisms?.

Design and Control of a Multiple-Section Continuum Robot With a Hybrid Sensing System (2023)
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Fang, Y., Dong, X., Mohammad, A., & Axinte, D. (2023). Design and Control of a Multiple-Section Continuum Robot With a Hybrid Sensing System. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 28(3), 1522-1533. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMECH.2022.3229188

After decades of development, the technology of continuum robots continues to mature gradually and is used for various applications, e.g., inspection and repair in high-value-added industries such as aerospace & nuclear. However, such robots are inva... Read More about Design and Control of a Multiple-Section Continuum Robot With a Hybrid Sensing System.

Tasering Twin Soft Robot: A Multimodal Soft Robot Capable of Passive Flight and Wall Climbing (2022)
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Sriratanasak, N., Axinte, D., Dong, X., Mohammad, A., Russo, M., & Raimondi, L. (2022). Tasering Twin Soft Robot: A Multimodal Soft Robot Capable of Passive Flight and Wall Climbing. Advanced Intelligent Systems, 4(12), Article 2200223. https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202200223

The application of Soft Crawling Robots (SCRs) to real-world scenarios remains a grand challenge due to their limited deployment time to reach the target and accessibility to difficult-to-reach environments by any obstacles. To overcome these limitat... Read More about Tasering Twin Soft Robot: A Multimodal Soft Robot Capable of Passive Flight and Wall Climbing.

What micro-mechanical testing can reveal about machining processes (2022)
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Axinte, D., Huang, H., Yan, J., & Liao, Z. (2022). What micro-mechanical testing can reveal about machining processes. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 183, Article 103964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2022.103964

For many years, the machining community has dedicated significant efforts to investigate the microscopic scale level phenomena during the material removal process. On one hand much research has been carried out in relation to workpiece surface integr... Read More about What micro-mechanical testing can reveal about machining processes.

On modelling coolant penetration into the microchannels at the tool-workpiece interface (2022)
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Wei, W., Robles-Linares, J. A., Liao, Z., Wang, Z., Luna, G. G., Billingham, J., & Axinte, D. (2022). On modelling coolant penetration into the microchannels at the tool-workpiece interface. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 84, 43-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2022.09.044

A network of microchannels is formed at the interface between the cutting tool and the workpiece during machining due to their rough surface structures. The penetration of coolant into these microchannels has a great effect on the machined surface qu... Read More about On modelling coolant penetration into the microchannels at the tool-workpiece interface.

The effect of interstitial fluid on the machining behaviour of cortical bone (2022)
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Robles-Linares, J. A., Liao, Z., Axinte, D., & Gameros, A. (2022). The effect of interstitial fluid on the machining behaviour of cortical bone. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 307, Article 117697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2022.117697

Bone machining research is usually conducted ex-vivo with standard laboratory equipment, implying mostly that the cutting process takes place in dry state. While these studies are useful for understanding the bone cutting process, they cannot represe... Read More about The effect of interstitial fluid on the machining behaviour of cortical bone.

On the importance of interface stability in cellular automata models: Planar and dendritic solidification in laser melted YSZ (2022)
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Ushmaev, D., Liao, Z., Notron, A., & Axinte, D. (2022). On the importance of interface stability in cellular automata models: Planar and dendritic solidification in laser melted YSZ. Materials and Design, 219, Article 110823. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2022.110823

Laser-processing technologies are often applied to enhance the properties of ceramics, such as laser glazing of Yttria Stabilised Zirconia (YSZ). However, very limited attention was paid to the solidification phenomena and mechanisms of YSZ. In this... Read More about On the importance of interface stability in cellular automata models: Planar and dendritic solidification in laser melted YSZ.

Temperature-dependent shear localisation and microstructural evolution in machining of nickel-base superalloys (2022)
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la Monaca, A., Axinte, D. A., Liao, Z., M'Saoubi, R., & Hardy, M. C. (2022). Temperature-dependent shear localisation and microstructural evolution in machining of nickel-base superalloys. Materials and Design, 219, Article 110792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2022.110792

Understanding the microstructural evolution mechanisms in machining of advanced materials is essential to achieve excellent surface integrity levels within the manufacture of safety–critical components. However, as thermal and mechanical effects are... Read More about Temperature-dependent shear localisation and microstructural evolution in machining of nickel-base superalloys.