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.

Synergistic integration of vibration absorption and damping into 3D-printed fixtures for thin-wall machining (2023)
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Picavea, J., Mohammad, A., Gameros, A., Yang, J., & Axinte, D. (2023). Synergistic integration of vibration absorption and damping into 3D-printed fixtures for thin-wall machining. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 72(1), 357-360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2023.04.085

To reduce vibration during machining and to avoid re-manufacture or scrap parts, two main methods have been proposed, vibration damping and absorption. In this paper, a novel synergistic integration between both techniques using pillar elements known... Read More about Synergistic integration of vibration absorption and damping into 3D-printed fixtures for thin-wall machining.

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.