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    Intelligent layout optimization of reconfigurable flexible fixture for assembling multiple aircraft panels

    The traditional assembly of aircraft panels mainly adopts special welding fixtures, which cannot meet the needs of timely production and delivery of diversified products. To address this problem, this paper de...

    Shuang Meng, Lianyu Zheng, Wei Fan, **n Wang in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2023)

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    A review on cutting tool technology in machining of Ni-based superalloys

    In this paper, a state-of-the-art review on cutting tool technology in machining of Ni-based superalloys is presented to better understand the current status and to identify future directions of research and d...

    Wei Fan, Wei Ji, Lihui Wang, Lianyu Zheng in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2020)

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    Anti-corrosion wood automatic sorting robot system based on near-infrared imaging technology

    To implement the discovery of discarded anti-corrosion wood, an automatic sorting robot system was built. Three kinds of commonly used wood were selected as the research object, which uses hyperspectral imagin...

    Huaxue **, Wei Fan, Hua Chen, Yin Wang in Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology (2020)

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    Six-dimensional B-spline fitting method for five-axis tool paths

    Piecewise linear segments (presented by a sequence of G01 G-Codes) are the widely adopted tool path format for five-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machining. Nevertheless, the G01 tool path has only G0 con...

    Kang Min, Chen-Han Lee, Changya Yan, Wei Fan in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2020)

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    Intelligent configuring for agile joint jig based on smart composite jig model

    Agile joint jig (AJJ) is a novel and promising reconfigurable assembly jig, which is put forward to deal with the disadvantages of traditional dedicated assembly jig in aerospace industry. For AJJ design, it i...

    Hongbo Zhang, Lianyu Zheng, Pengshan Wang in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2019)

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    Three-axis CNC machining feedrate scheduling based on the feedrate restricted interval identification with sliding arc tube

    In the computer numerical control (CNC) machining for free form surfaces, the time-optimized and smooth feedrate profile plays an essential role in the high-speed and high-precision machining. For the traditio...

    Zhiwei Su, Huicheng Zhou, Pengcheng Hu in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2018)

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    An automated reconfigurable flexible fixture for aerospace pipeline assembly before welding

    In order to improve assembly quality and efficiency, reduce reliance on operators’ experience and skills, and satisfy diversified assembly requirements, an automated reconfigurable and flexible assembly fixtur...

    Wei Fan, Lianyu Zheng, Yahui Wang in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2018)

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    Spiral tool path generation based on symbolic computation for machining of non-axisymmetric curved surface

    Bent mandrel, which consists of non-axisymmetric curved surface (NACS), has been widely used as precise mold in automobile industry, ship** industry, and aviation industry. To improve the versatility and eff...

    Yongquan Zhang, Hong Lu, **nbao Zhang in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2017)

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    Finite element analysis of multi-wire saw silicon rods with consolidated abrasive diamonds

    A cutting model is presented in the paper for multi-wire saw silicon rods with consolidated abrasive diamonds. The stress of single diamond particles is analyzed. Besides, the calculation formula of normal and...

    Chaohua Wu, Zhengfeng Jiang, Wei Fan in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2017)

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    Formation mechanism of adhering powder and improvement of the surface quality during laser solid forming

    Laser solid forming (LSF) is a promising manufacturing technology. During the LSF process, the adhering powder has a significant impact on the surface quality of the laser solid forming part. In this study, th...

    Hua Tan, Guang Hu, Fengying Zhang, Wei Fan in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2016)

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    Development of powder flow model of laser solid forming by analysis method

    Laser solid forming (LSF) is a promising additive manufacturing technology. Powder flow plays an important role during the LSF process. In this study, based on the flux balance and the introduction of specific...

    Hua Tan, Fengying Zhang, **n Fu, Jian Meng in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2016)

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    Time-optimal interpolation for five-axis CNC machining along parametric tool path based on linear programming

    In this paper, the time-optimal velocity planning problem for five-axis computer numerical control machining along a given parametric tool path under chord error, acceleration, and jerk constraints is studied....

    Wei Fan, **ao-Shan Gao, Chen-Han Lee in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2013)

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    Interpolation of parametric CNC machining path under confined jounce

    Aiming at reducing the computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining vibration and increasing machining quality, an interpolation method for parametric tool paths with confined jounce, jerk, acceleration, an...

    Wei Fan, **ao-Shan Gao, Wei Yan in The International Journal of Advanced Manu… (2012)