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Cutting force modelling for peripheral milling with a disk cutter considering the instantaneously engaged area
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Peripheral milling process with a disc milling cutter can be used for the manufacture of freeform surface. In this paper, a cutting force model for this milling process is proposed considering instantaneously engaged area. Firstly, the peripheral milling process with the cutter is described. Secondly, the geometrical and mathematical models of the cutting tools and chip are modelled. To obtain instantaneous cutting forces, three related geometrical parameters including the instantaneous cutting thickness, instantaneously engaged height of right-side edge and instantaneously engaged area are defined and solved. Then the cutting force model is established with the cutting force coefficients solved using the data from cutting tests. Finally, series of cutting experiments are performed on H59 brass to verify the effectiveness of the proposed analytical model. The errors in the predicted result are within 5.97%, 8.06% and 16.14% in the <i>x</i>, <i>y</i> and <i>z</i> directions. [Submitted 11 July 2022; Accepted 4 October 2022]
Cutting force modelling for peripheral milling with a disk cutter considering the instantaneously engaged area
Xinfeng Liu; Riliang Liu; Jiaming Feng
International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2024) pp. 1 - 19
Peripheral milling process with a disc milling cutter can be used for the manufacture of freeform surface. In this paper, a cutting force model for this milling process is proposed considering instantaneously engaged area. Firstly, the peripheral milling process with the cutter is described. Secondly, the geometrical and mathematical models of the cutting tools and chip are modelled. To obtain instantaneous cutting forces, three related geometrical parameters including the instantaneous cutting thickness, instantaneously engaged height of right-side edge and instantaneously engaged area are defined and solved. Then the cutting force model is established with the cutting force coefficients solved using the data from cutting tests. Finally, series of cutting experiments are performed on H59 brass to verify the effectiveness of the proposed analytical model. The errors in the predicted result are within 5.97%, 8.06% and 16.14% in the <i>x</i>, <i>y</i> and <i>z</i> directions. [Submitted 11 July 2022; Accepted 4 October 2022]]]>
10.1504/IJMR.2024.136555
International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2024) pp. 1 - 19
Xinfeng Liu
Riliang Liu
Jiaming Feng
School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, 17923 Jingshi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, China ' School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, 17923 Jingshi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, China ' School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, 17923 Jingshi Road, Jinan, Shandong Province, China
cutting force model
peripheral milling
disc milling cutter
cutting edge
instantaneously engaged cutting area
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Improved mechanical properties of steel/aluminium laser welding joint by Ti powder addition: experimental and first-principles investigations
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The generation of brittle intermetallic compounds (IMCs) need be solved for steel/aluminium welding quality. In this study, Ti powder was selected as interlayer and the experiments of laser penetration welding for steel/aluminium through addition of interlayer were carried out. The effect of adding Ti powder on mechanical properties of the weld was investigated. Experimental results showed that the increased penetration depth was obtained, and the average tensile-shear strength of Ti-added joint was 10% higher than that of no-added joint. First-principle calculations revealed that the effect of reduced brittleness of IMCs with the addition of alloying elements was in accordance with the improved mechanical properties. When Ti powder was added, the grain was small, the layer thickness and brittleness of IMCs decreased, ductile phase Fe<SUB align="right">2Ti were formed. Hence, mechanical properties of the weld were significantly improved. [Submitted 14 March 2019; Accepted 10 February 2021]
Improved mechanical properties of steel/aluminium laser welding joint by Ti powder addition: experimental and first-principles investigations
Dianwu Zhou
International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2024) pp. 20 - 35
The generation of brittle intermetallic compounds (IMCs) need be solved for steel/aluminium welding quality. In this study, Ti powder was selected as interlayer and the experiments of laser penetration welding for steel/aluminium through addition of interlayer were carried out. The effect of adding Ti powder on mechanical properties of the weld was investigated. Experimental results showed that the increased penetration depth was obtained, and the average tensile-shear strength of Ti-added joint was 10% higher than that of no-added joint. First-principle calculations revealed that the effect of reduced brittleness of IMCs with the addition of alloying elements was in accordance with the improved mechanical properties. When Ti powder was added, the grain was small, the layer thickness and brittleness of IMCs decreased, ductile phase Fe<SUB align="right">2Ti were formed. Hence, mechanical properties of the weld were significantly improved. [Submitted 14 March 2019; Accepted 10 February 2021]]]>
10.1504/IJMR.2024.136556
International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2024) pp. 20 - 35
Xinfeng Liu
Riliang Liu
Jiaming Feng
State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
laser welding
powder
micro-structure
mechanical properties
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Development of hybrid locomotive in-pipe robot
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This paper describes the development of an autonomous hybrid locomotive in-pipe inspection robot (IPIR) version 4. The novelty of version 4 is its hybrid steering mechanism and stability, manoeuvrability, mobility, flexibility, and diameter adjustability inside the different pipe elements. The vertical mobility and diameter adjustability of IPIR are improved by optimising its spring design in such a way that version 4 can pass through 8-inch to 10-inch diameter pipe elements at 0-degree, 45-degree and 90-degree inclinations. The IPIR version 4 is composed of a front leg system, a back leg system, connectors and two DC motors. To verify the potency of the steering mechanism, several experiments of version 4 are conducted through basic structures such as straight pipes, couplings, and bends of 8-inch, 9-inch and 10-inch in diameter. This robot will be utilised for the inspection of water pipelines, gas pipelines and drainpipes. [Submitted 20 December 2022; Accepted 2 January 2023]
Development of hybrid locomotive in-pipe robot
Atul Gargade; Shantipal Ohol
International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2024) pp. 36 - 61
This paper describes the development of an autonomous hybrid locomotive in-pipe inspection robot (IPIR) version 4. The novelty of version 4 is its hybrid steering mechanism and stability, manoeuvrability, mobility, flexibility, and diameter adjustability inside the different pipe elements. The vertical mobility and diameter adjustability of IPIR are improved by optimising its spring design in such a way that version 4 can pass through 8-inch to 10-inch diameter pipe elements at 0-degree, 45-degree and 90-degree inclinations. The IPIR version 4 is composed of a front leg system, a back leg system, connectors and two DC motors. To verify the potency of the steering mechanism, several experiments of version 4 are conducted through basic structures such as straight pipes, couplings, and bends of 8-inch, 9-inch and 10-inch in diameter. This robot will be utilised for the inspection of water pipelines, gas pipelines and drainpipes. [Submitted 20 December 2022; Accepted 2 January 2023]]]>
10.1504/IJMR.2024.136557
International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2024) pp. 36 - 61
Atul Gargade
Shantipal Ohol
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering Pune, Pune, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering Pune, Pune, India
autonomous
bends
manoeuvrability
steering mechanism
hybrid locomotive
couplings
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Decision support tools for product customisation: an in-depth review
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Product customisation has grown in popularity in recent decades with the advent of Industry 4.0 technologies and other advanced manufacturing tools. Decision support systems can play an important role in the early planning stages of the customisation process to assist companies in selecting strategies for customisation and guide them through the product design process. Such decision support tools must take into consideration many factors relating to the capabilities and goals of the company, the market, and the product being offered. The focus of this paper is to identify the different types of customisation strategies that a firm can pursue, highlight the key factors of success in offering customisation and review decision support tools for deciding to customise, selecting a customisation strategy and for the design customisation process. This paper culminates with a proposed framework for a decision support tool for automatic matching of customisation needs and services. [Submitted 7 October 2022; Accepted 15 August 2023]
Decision support tools for product customisation: an in-depth review
Carter Powell; Sheng Yang
International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2024) pp. 62 - 97
Product customisation has grown in popularity in recent decades with the advent of Industry 4.0 technologies and other advanced manufacturing tools. Decision support systems can play an important role in the early planning stages of the customisation process to assist companies in selecting strategies for customisation and guide them through the product design process. Such decision support tools must take into consideration many factors relating to the capabilities and goals of the company, the market, and the product being offered. The focus of this paper is to identify the different types of customisation strategies that a firm can pursue, highlight the key factors of success in offering customisation and review decision support tools for deciding to customise, selecting a customisation strategy and for the design customisation process. This paper culminates with a proposed framework for a decision support tool for automatic matching of customisation needs and services. [Submitted 7 October 2022; Accepted 15 August 2023]]]>
10.1504/IJMR.2024.136569
International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2024) pp. 62 - 97
Carter Powell
Sheng Yang
School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd. E, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada ' School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Rd. E, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
product customisation
mass customisation
personalisation
product design
decision support
strategy selection
machine learning
customisation as a service
automation
production support
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Temperature prediction of FSW medium thickness 2219 aluminium alloy based on intelligent algorithm
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The thickness of launch vehicle fuel tank reaches 18 mm, and is welded using friction stir welding (FSW) technology. The increase in thickness will directly affect the temperature distribution of welded joint, thereby affecting the welding quality. Temperature measurement experiments of FSW 18 mm thick 2219 aluminium alloy were conducted. Based on experimental data, a prediction model of peak temperature in Nugget Zone based on BP and improved GA-BP neural network was built. The results showed that the GA-BP neural network had higher prediction accuracy. Subsequently, a temperature prediction model of peak temperature both on advancing and retreating sides was established based on GA-BP and PSO-BP neural network. The results indicated that PSO-BP model showed better performance to realise dual-objective prediction. The temperature prediction model achieves accurate prediction of the temperature of FSW 2219 aluminium alloy thick plate, providing reference for the control of welding temperature of the fuel tank. [Submitted 22 August 2021; Accepted 13 November 2023]
Temperature prediction of FSW medium thickness 2219 aluminium alloy based on intelligent algorithm
Xiaohong Lu; Banghua Yang; Xiangyue Meng; Shixuan Sun; Yihan Luan; Steven Y. Liang
International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2024) pp. 98 - 118
The thickness of launch vehicle fuel tank reaches 18 mm, and is welded using friction stir welding (FSW) technology. The increase in thickness will directly affect the temperature distribution of welded joint, thereby affecting the welding quality. Temperature measurement experiments of FSW 18 mm thick 2219 aluminium alloy were conducted. Based on experimental data, a prediction model of peak temperature in Nugget Zone based on BP and improved GA-BP neural network was built. The results showed that the GA-BP neural network had higher prediction accuracy. Subsequently, a temperature prediction model of peak temperature both on advancing and retreating sides was established based on GA-BP and PSO-BP neural network. The results indicated that PSO-BP model showed better performance to realise dual-objective prediction. The temperature prediction model achieves accurate prediction of the temperature of FSW 2219 aluminium alloy thick plate, providing reference for the control of welding temperature of the fuel tank. [Submitted 22 August 2021; Accepted 13 November 2023]]]>
10.1504/IJMR.2024.136585
International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol. 19, No. 1 (2024) pp. 98 - 118
Xiaohong Lu
Banghua Yang
Xiangyue Meng
Shixuan Sun
Yihan Luan
Steven Y. Liang
State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Precision Manufacturing, Dalian University of Technology, 116024 Dalian, China ' State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Precision Manufacturing, Dalian University of Technology, 116024 Dalian, China ' State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Precision Manufacturing, Dalian University of Technology, 116024 Dalian, China ' Aerospace Science and Technology First Institute, Capital Aerospace Machinery Company, 100071 Beijing, China ' State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Precision Manufacturing, Dalian University of Technology, 116024 Dalian, China ' The George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0405, USA
friction stir welding
FSW
temperature
BP neural network
genetic algorithm
particle swarm algorithm
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