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Temperature effect on the material removal mechanism of soft-brittle crystals at nano/micron scale (2020)
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Liu, Q., Liao, Z., & Axinte, D. (2020). Temperature effect on the material removal mechanism of soft-brittle crystals at nano/micron scale. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 159(Part B), Article 103620. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2020.103620

© 2020 Elsevier Ltd Soft-brittle crystals, e.g. KH2PO4 (KDP), are difficult-to-cut due to their high brittleness which can easily generate crack during the machining process. The conventional method to machine this kind of material is by inducing duc... Read More about Temperature effect on the material removal mechanism of soft-brittle crystals at nano/micron scale.

Analytical modelling of full single-track profile in wire-fed laser cladding (2020)
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Li, J., Li, H. N., Liao, Z., & Axinte, D. (2021). Analytical modelling of full single-track profile in wire-fed laser cladding. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 290, Article 116978. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2020.116978

© 2020 Elsevier B.V. Laser cladding is an additive manufacturing technology that enables rapid large-volume deposition of metal onto a substrate by forming a stable track on a target surface. It is now widely used for surface functionalization and pa... Read More about Analytical modelling of full single-track profile in wire-fed laser cladding.

Mechanism of chip formation and surface-defects in orthogonal cutting of soft-brittle potassium dihydrogen phosphate crystals (2020)
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Liu, Q., Liao, Z., Cheng, J., Xu, D., & Chen, M. (2021). Mechanism of chip formation and surface-defects in orthogonal cutting of soft-brittle potassium dihydrogen phosphate crystals. Materials and Design, 198, Article 109327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2020.109327

Micromachining repair of surface defects on KH2PO4 (KDP) optics is an emerging technique in the construction of Inertial Confinement Fusion facilities for obtaining clean nuclear fusion energy. However, this method is yet facing considerable challeng... Read More about Mechanism of chip formation and surface-defects in orthogonal cutting of soft-brittle potassium dihydrogen phosphate crystals.

On understanding the specific cutting mechanisms governing the workpiece surface integrity in metal matrix composites machining (2020)
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Han, X., Xu, D., Axinte, D., Liao, Z., & Li, H. N. (2021). On understanding the specific cutting mechanisms governing the workpiece surface integrity in metal matrix composites machining. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 288, Article 116875. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2020.116875

Machining of metal matrix composites (MMCs) is always challenging due to the mismatch of mechanical and thermal properties between the soft matrix and the abrasive reinforced particles, which causes rapid tool wear and severe surface damage. This pap... Read More about On understanding the specific cutting mechanisms governing the workpiece surface integrity in metal matrix composites machining.

Investigation of surface integrity in laser-assisted machining of nickel based superalloy (2020)
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Xu, D., Liao, Z., Axinte, D., Sarasua, J. A., M'Saoubi, R., & Wretland, A. (2020). Investigation of surface integrity in laser-assisted machining of nickel based superalloy. Materials and Design, 194, Article 108851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2020.108851

© 2020 The Authors While laser-assisted machining can significantly improve the machinability of nickel-based superalloy, the mechanism of surface integrity evolution and its influence on the material functional performance is still not clear. The pr... Read More about Investigation of surface integrity in laser-assisted machining of nickel based superalloy.

Dual-processing by abrasive waterjet machining—A method for machining and surface modification of nickel-based superalloy (2020)
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Liao, Z., Sanchez, I., Xu, D., Axinte, D., Augustinavicius, G., & Wretland, A. (2020). Dual-processing by abrasive waterjet machining—A method for machining and surface modification of nickel-based superalloy. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 285, Article 116768. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2020.116768

© 2020 Elsevier B.V. Abrasive waterjet (AWJ) is widely used for machining of advanced (e.g. nickel-based) superalloys as it offers high material removal rates and low cutting temperatures. However, the inadequate surface integrity, e.g. large number... Read More about Dual-processing by abrasive waterjet machining—A method for machining and surface modification of nickel-based superalloy.

Novel cutting inserts with multi-channel irrigation at the chip-tool interface: Modelling, design and experiments (2020)
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Liao, Z., Xu, D., Axinte, D., M'Saoubi, R., Thelin, J., & Wretland, A. (2020). Novel cutting inserts with multi-channel irrigation at the chip-tool interface: Modelling, design and experiments. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 69(1), 65-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2020.04.028

© 2020 CIRP The friction at chip-tool interface can considerably affect the chip formation and consumed energy during cutting of superalloys. However, it is difficult to deliver the lubricant to the chip-tool interface to reduce the friction effect.... Read More about Novel cutting inserts with multi-channel irrigation at the chip-tool interface: Modelling, design and experiments.

A digital approach to automatically assess the machining-induced microstructural surface integrity (2020)
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la Monaca, A., Liao, Z., & Axinte, D. (2020). A digital approach to automatically assess the machining-induced microstructural surface integrity. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 282, Article 116703. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2020.116703

© 2020 Elsevier B.V. When it comes to advanced materials for safety-critical applications, the evaluation of the machining-induced microstructural surface integrity represents a primary aspect within the assessment of part quality. Nowadays, presence... Read More about A digital approach to automatically assess the machining-induced microstructural surface integrity.

Development of a novel system for in-situ repair of aeroengine airfoil via pulsed laser ablation (2020)
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Cha, D., Diaz, O., Liao, Z., Gilbert, D., Axinte, D., Kell, J., Norton, A., O’Key, M., Osborne, M., & Main, D. (2020). Development of a novel system for in-situ repair of aeroengine airfoil via pulsed laser ablation. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 55, 126-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2020.03.001

A novel system for performing in-situ micro-machining of aero-engines for repair applications is proposed in this paper. Using Pulsed Laser Ablation (PLA) as material removal technique, surface cracks caused by foreign objects colliding with airfoils... Read More about Development of a novel system for in-situ repair of aeroengine airfoil via pulsed laser ablation.

Controlling of compliant grinding for low-rigidity components (2020)
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Yang, Y., Li, H., Liao, Z., Axinte, D., Zhu, W., & Beaucamp, A. (2020). Controlling of compliant grinding for low-rigidity components. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 152, Article 103543. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2020.103543

© 2020 Elsevier Ltd The machining of low-rigidity components (e.g. thin-walled) with compliant tools presents accuracy challenges as both sides in contact are being deformed. The controlling method presented in this paper enables, for the first time,... Read More about Controlling of compliant grinding for low-rigidity components.

Parametric vibration analysis and validation for a novel portable hexapod machine tool attached to surfaces with unequal stiffness (2019)
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Ma, N., Dong, X., Palmer, D., Arreguin, J. C., Liao, Z., Wang, M., & Axinte, D. (2019). Parametric vibration analysis and validation for a novel portable hexapod machine tool attached to surfaces with unequal stiffness. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 47, 192-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2019.10.003

© 2019 The Free-Leg Hexapod (Free-Hex) machine tool is an advancement from the conventional Stewart platform, which has the fixed base platform removed to enable the limbs to be attached to a wider range of surfaces (e.g. non-flat and curved). Howeve... Read More about Parametric vibration analysis and validation for a novel portable hexapod machine tool attached to surfaces with unequal stiffness.

A curious observation of phenomena occurring during lapping/polishing processes (2019)
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Yang, Y., Li, H., Liao, Z., & Axinte, D. (2019). A curious observation of phenomena occurring during lapping/polishing processes. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 475(2230), Article 20190304. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.2019.0304

We demonstrate that the kinematics of the polishing process is more intriguing than an idealized planetary movement as all the previous studies reported. In reality, the workpiece is pseudo-constrained by the planetary carrier and because of this its... Read More about A curious observation of phenomena occurring during lapping/polishing processes.

Grain refinement mechanism of nickel-based superalloy by severe plastic deformation - Mechanical machining case (2019)
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Liao, Z., Polyakov, M., Diaz, O. G., Axinte, D., Mohanty, G., Maeder, X., Michler, J., & Hardy, M. (2019). Grain refinement mechanism of nickel-based superalloy by severe plastic deformation - Mechanical machining case. Acta Materialia, 180, 2-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2019.08.059

© 2019 Acta Materialia Inc. This paper studied the formation mechanism of white layer of a next generation nickel-based superalloy formed under severe plastic deformation induced by a mechanical material removal process. A graded microstructure of th... Read More about Grain refinement mechanism of nickel-based superalloy by severe plastic deformation - Mechanical machining case.

Incident laser modulation by tool marks on micro-milled KDP crystal surface: Numerical simulation and experimental verification (2019)
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Liu, Q., Cheng, J., Liao, Z., Yang, H., Zhao, L., & Chen, M. (2019). Incident laser modulation by tool marks on micro-milled KDP crystal surface: Numerical simulation and experimental verification. Optics and Laser Technology, 119, Article 105610. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2019.105610

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Micro-milling has been accepted as the most promising method to repair the micro-defects on the surface of KH2PO4 (KDP) optics. However, surface tool marks are inevitably introduced during the micro-milling repairing process, and... Read More about Incident laser modulation by tool marks on micro-milled KDP crystal surface: Numerical simulation and experimental verification.

Machining of biocompatible materials: Recent advances (2019)
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Axinte, D., Guo, Y., Liao, Z., Shih, A. J., M’Saoubi, R., & Sugita, N. (2019). Machining of biocompatible materials: Recent advances. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 68(2), 629-652. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2019.05.003

Machining of biocompatible materials is facing the fundamental challenges due to the specific material properties as well as the application requirements. Firstly, this paper presents a review of various materials which the medical industry needs to... Read More about Machining of biocompatible materials: Recent advances.

State-of-the-art of surface integrity in machining of metal matrix composites (2019)
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Liao, Z., Abdelhafeez, A., Li, H., Yang, Y., Diaz, O. G., & Axinte, D. (2019). State-of-the-art of surface integrity in machining of metal matrix composites. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 143, 63-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2019.05.006

Metal matrix composites (MMCs), as advanced substitutes of monolithic metallic materials, are currently getting an increasing trend of research focus as well as industrial applications for demanding applications such as aerospace, nuclear and automot... Read More about State-of-the-art of surface integrity in machining of metal matrix composites.

The new challenges of machining Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs): review of surface integrity (2019)
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Gavalda Diaz, O., Garcia Luna, G., Liao, Z., & Axinte, D. (2019). The new challenges of machining Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs): review of surface integrity. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 139, 24-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2019.01.003

Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) are currently an increasing material choice for several high value and safety-critical components, fact that has recently originated the need of understanding the effect of several machining processes. Due to the comp... Read More about The new challenges of machining Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs): review of surface integrity.

A quick method for evaluating the thresholds of workpiece surface damage in machining (2019)
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Xu, D., Liao, Z., Axinte, D., Hardy, M., & M'Saoubi, R. (2019). A quick method for evaluating the thresholds of workpiece surface damage in machining. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 68(1), 61-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2019.03.015

© 2019 This paper proposes a Pendulum-Based Cutting Test (PBCT) methodology which allows quick cutting tests for surface integrity evaluation along with providing cutting energies associated with particular level of workpiece surface damage, this is... Read More about A quick method for evaluating the thresholds of workpiece surface damage in machining.

On modelling of laser assisted machining: forward and inverse problems for heat placement control (2018)
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Shang, Z., Liao, Z., Sarasua, J. A., Billingham, J., & Axinte, D. (2019). On modelling of laser assisted machining: forward and inverse problems for heat placement control. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 138, 36-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2018.12.001

Laser assisted machining (LAM) is one of the most efficient ways to improve the machinability of difficult-to-cut materials (e.g. Nickel-based superalloys). In the conventional LAM process, the laser beam is focused ahead of the cutting area at a fix... Read More about On modelling of laser assisted machining: forward and inverse problems for heat placement control.

On modelling of cutting force and temperature in bone milling (2018)
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Liao, Z., Axinte, D., & Gao, D. (2019). On modelling of cutting force and temperature in bone milling. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 266, 627-638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2018.11.039

© 2018 Elsevier B.V. Cutting force and temperature are the key factors to be controlled during the orthopaedic surgery which could result in mechanical damage and necrosis of the bone tissue. Mechanistic modelling of the bone cutting process is expec... Read More about On modelling of cutting force and temperature in bone milling.