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   • Tao Zhang
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   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 05 February 2013 Pages: 1911 - 1917

2. Research of effects of bar geometric parameters on initial external force in precision cropping

   • Lijun Zhang
   • Jincheng Zhao

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 05 February 2013 Pages: 1919 - 1925

3. Finite element simulation of diamond tool geometries affecting the 3D surface topography in fly cutting of KDP crystals

   • W. J. Zong
   • Z. Q. Li
   • J. Wang

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 06 February 2013 Pages: 1927 - 1936

4. Testing success factors for manufacturing BPR project phases

   • Tor Guimaraes
   • Ketan Paranjape

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE Open access 08 February 2013 Pages: 1937 - 1947

5. Metal flow characteristics of local loading forming process for rib-web component with unequal-thickness billet

   • Da-Wei Zhang
   • He Yang

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 08 February 2013 Pages: 1949 - 1965

6. An improved numerical integration method for predicting milling stability with varying time delay

   • Xin-Guang Liang
   • Zhen-Qiang Yao
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   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 09 February 2013 Pages: 1967 - 1976

7. An adaptive feedrate scheduling method of dual NURBS curve interpolator for precision five-axis CNC machining

   • Yuwen Sun
   • Yurong Bao
   • Dongming Guo

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 10 February 2013 Pages: 1977 - 1987

8. Knowledge-based substep deterministic optimization of large diameter thin-walled Al-alloy tube bending

   • H. Li
   • H. Yang
   • G. J. Li

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 10 February 2013 Pages: 1989 - 2004

9. Enhancement of insulation coating durability in electrochemical drilling

   • Xiaolong Fang
   • Ningsong Qu
   • Di Zhu

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 10 February 2013 Pages: 2005 - 2013

10. Weld pool profile characteristics of Al alloy in double-pulsed GMAW

    • Anhua Liu
    • Xinhua Tang
    • Fenggui Lu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 10 February 2013 Pages: 2015 - 2023

11. An approach to evaluate the effects of nonlinear traveling joints on dynamic behavior of large machine tools

    • Wen Zheng Ding
    • Xiao Diao Huang
    • Song Qing Zhu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE Open access 12 February 2013 Pages: 2025 - 2032

12. Preparation of tungsten disulfide (WS₂) soft-coated nano-textured self-lubricating tool and its cutting performance

    • Yunsong Lian
    • Jianxin Deng
    • Jun Zhao

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 12 February 2013 Pages: 2033 - 2042

13. An enhanced estimation of distribution algorithm for solving hybrid flow-shop scheduling problem with identical parallel machines

    • Sheng-yao Wang
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    • Ye Xu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 13 February 2013 Pages: 2043 - 2056

14. Localised tooth contact analysis of single envelope worm gears with assembly errors

    • A. H. Falah
    • M. A. Alfares
    • A. H. Elkholy

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 14 February 2013 Pages: 2057 - 2070

15. Effects of welding speed on microstructures and mechanical properties of AA2219-T6 welded by the reverse dual-rotation friction stir welding

    • J. Q. Li
    • H. J. Liu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 14 February 2013 Pages: 2071 - 2083

16. Simulation and assessment of diamond mill grinding wheel topography

    • Guochao Qiao
    • Guojun Dong
    • Ming Zhou

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 14 February 2013 Pages: 2085 - 2093

17. An experimental study of the effects of ultrasonic vibration on grinding surface roughness of C45 carbon steel

    • Haifeng Chen
    • Jinyuan Tang
    • Wei Zhou

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 14 February 2013 Pages: 2095 - 2098

18. A cross-entropy-based approach for the optimization of flexible process planning

    • Shengping Lv
    • Lihong Qiao

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 16 February 2013 Pages: 2099 - 2110

19. Evaluation of the performance of coated and uncoated carbide tools in drilling thick CFRP/aluminium alloy stacks

    • M. Montoya
    • M. Calamaz
    • F. Girot

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 16 February 2013 Pages: 2111 - 2120

20. An integrated vendor–buyer inventory model with imperfect items and planned back orders

    • Jia-Tzer Hsu
    • Lie-Fern Hsu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 16 February 2013 Pages: 2121 - 2132

21. An iterative numerical method for determination of temperature-dependent friction coefficients in thermomechanical model analysis of cold bolt forging

    • U. Ince
    • M. Güden

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 20 February 2013 Pages: 2133 - 2144

22. An investigation on surface grinding of hardened stainless steel S34700 and aluminum alloy AA6061 using minimum quantity of lubrication (MQL) technique

    • Mohammadjafar Hadad
    • Mostafa Hadi

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 21 February 2013 Pages: 2145 - 2158

23. A fractal model of normal dynamic parameters for fixed oily porous media joint interface in machine tools

    • Chongnian Qu
    • Liangsheng Wu
    • Shuhui Ma

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE Open access 21 February 2013 Pages: 2159 - 2167

24. Integrated definition modeling and Taguchi analysis of flexible manufacturing systems: aircraft industry application

    • Mehmet Pınarbaşı
    • Çagrı Sel
    • Mustafa Yüzükırmızı

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE Open access 21 February 2013 Pages: 2169 - 2183

25. Electro-tactile device for material texture simulation

    • Michele Germani
    • Maura Mengoni
    • Margherita Peruzzini

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 21 February 2013 Pages: 2185 - 2203

26. The development of energy performance indicators within a complex manufacturing facility

    • Eoin O’Driscoll
    • Donal Óg Cusack
    • Garret E. O’Donnell

    Original Article 21 February 2013 Pages: 2205 - 2214

27. Managing a new multi-objective model for the dynamic facility layout problem

    • Saeed Emami
    • Ali S. Nookabadi

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 21 February 2013 Pages: 2215 - 2228

28. Fractal analysis of wear topography of brazed polycrystalline cBN abrasive grains during grinding nickel super alloy

    • Q. Miao
    • W. F. Ding
    • Y. C. Fu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 22 February 2013 Pages: 2229 - 2236

29. Algorithms for no-wait flowshops with total completion time subject to makespan

    • Ali Allahverdi
    • Harun Aydilek

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 24 February 2013 Pages: 2237 - 2251

30. An improved polishing method by force controlling and its application in aspheric surfaces ballonet polishing

    • Jianming Zhan

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31. A combined additive manufacturing and micro-syringe deposition technique for realization of bio-ceramic structures with micro-scale channels

    • Mihaela Vlasea
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32. Methodology for prediction of distortion of workpieces manufactured by high speed machining based on an accurate through-the-thickness residual stress determination

    • V. Richter-Trummer
    • D. Koch
    • P. M. S. T. de Castro

    Original Article 28 February 2013 Pages: 2271 - 2281

33. A Max-EWMA approach to monitor and diagnose faults of multivariate quality control processes

    • Mohammad Saber Fallah Nezhad
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    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 01 March 2013 Pages: 2283 - 2294

34. Efficient bi-objective ant colony approach to minimize total tardiness and system unavailability for a parallel machine scheduling problem

    • Ali Berrichi
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35. Modeling of cutting forces in helical milling by analysis of tool contact angle and respective depths of cut

    • C. E. H. Ventura
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    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 01 March 2013 Pages: 2311 - 2319

36. Recast layer removal using ultrafast laser in titanium alloy

    • Chengjuan Yang
    • Xuesong Mei
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    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 01 March 2013 Pages: 2321 - 2327

37. Applications of lithographic mask technology in fabrication of diamond dresser

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    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 06 March 2013 Pages: 2329 - 2334

38. CAD model simplification for assembly field

    • Jian-feng Yu
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39. Grinding-aided electrochemical discharge machining of particulate reinforced metal matrix composites

    • J. W. Liu
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40. Optimum tolerance design using component-amount and mixture-amount experiments

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41. Small mechanical press with double-axis servo system for forming of small metal products

    • Pi-Ying Cheng
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42. Makespan minimization in a job shop with a BPM using simulated annealing

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    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 08 March 2013 Pages: 2383 - 2391

43. Analysis of the machining stability of a milling machine considering the effect of machine frame structure and spindle bearings: experimental and finite element approaches

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    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 09 March 2013 Pages: 2393 - 2405

44. Optimal design of medium channels for water-assisted rapid thermal cycle mold using multi-objective evolutionary algorithm and multi-attribute decision-making method

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    • Jingjing Dong
    • Xiaobing Yao

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 09 March 2013 Pages: 2407 - 2417

45. Numerical modeling and experimental study of thermally induced residual stress in the direct diode laser heat treatment of dual-phase 980 steel

    • Fanrong Kong
    • S. Santhanakrishnan
    • Radovan Kovacevic

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 09 March 2013 Pages: 2419 - 2430

46. Multidisciplinary design optimization of a milling cutter for high-speed milling of stainless steel

    • Guangjun Liu
    • Guangyu Tan
    • Yiming Kevin Rong

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 13 March 2013 Pages: 2431 - 2438

47. Experimental study of burn classification and prediction using indirect method in surface grinding of AISI 1045 steel

    • Zhensheng Yang
    • Zhonghua Yu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 13 March 2013 Pages: 2439 - 2449

48. Influence of inclusion contents on the micro-machinability of three plastic mold steels

    • E. Uhlmann
    • A. M. Zanatta
    • J. O. Gomes

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 13 March 2013 Pages: 2451 - 2460

49. A study of the spinning force of hollow parts with triangular cross sections

    • Q. X. Xia
    • Z. Y. Lai
    • X. Q. Cheng

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 13 March 2013 Pages: 2461 - 2470

50. The influence of laser assistance on the machinability of the titanium alloy Ti555-3

    • T. Braham-Bouchnak
    • G. Germain
    • J. L. Lebrun

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 13 March 2013 Pages: 2471 - 2481