Modeling and simulation research on the semi elliptical grinding area and temperature field of rail abrasive belt grinding
January 2026
During the process of rail grinding, the local high temperature generated in the grinding contact area can affect the physical properties of the rail, thereby affecting its service performance. Therefore,...
Dynamic behavior of track (rack)-bridge system under running vehicle and temperature load in rack railway
January 2026
Significant diurnal temperature variations in mountainous rack railways cause stiffness mismatches between the rack structure and simply supported bridges, leading to critical failures like bolt loosening...
A precise identification-based mode decomposition and its application in mechanical fault diagnosis
January 2026
Current improved Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) methods enhance the accurate identification of peak and valley points in mechanical signals through noise-assisted filtering techniques, thereby improving...
Torque prediction theory and its application for full-face rock tunnel boring machine
January 2026
A full-face rock tunnel boring machine (TBM) has two main parameters: cutterhead thrust and cutterhead torque. Cutterhead thrust can be predicted numerically using different methods, such as the rated...
Surface morphology and grinding performance of metal-bonded diamond grinding wheels sharpened by microwave discharge
January 2026
While microwave (MW) discharge technology has been developed to address the challenges inherent in sharpening metal-bonded diamond grinding wheels (MD-GW), the surface morphology and grinding performance...
Offset fabrication of off-axis aspherical surfaces with large off-axis amounts by slow tool servo single-point diamond turning
January 2026
Off-axis aspherical mirrors are widely used in optical systems and precision measuring instruments, whereas off-axis aspherical mirrors with large sizes and off-axis are used in large optical systems...
Paving process of nylon powder considering mesoscopic forces in selective laser sintering
January 2026
Powder paving is an intermediate process of selective laser sintering (SLS). The dimensional accuracy and mechanical properties of sintered components are directly affected by the quality of the powder...
Long-term stability of graphene sheets as water lubricating additives
January 2026
Micron-sized graphene sheets have been introduced as additives to enhance the lubricating capabilities of water. The tribological characteristics of the lubricants after preparation and storage for...
A high-resolution time-frequency analysis tool for fault diagnosis of rotating machinery
January 2026
Fault features in mechanical systems often manifest as transient impulses, which can be effectively analyzed using time-frequency analysis (TFA) methods. Recently, a new TFA technique known as the time-reassigned...
Digital twin‐based error motion monitoring and prediction method for aerostatic spindle
January 2026
The aerostatic spindle is a key component of ultra-precision machine tools, and its error motion is crucial to machining accuracy and reliability. Spindle error motion is unavoidable, and its online...
CGAN based anti-interference recognition method for weld seam images
January 2026
Common strong noise interferences like metal splashes, smoke, and arc light during welding can seriously pollute the laser stripe images, causing the tracking model to drift and leading to tracking...
Electrically responsive ionic soft actuators using cellulose nanofibers doped with graphene nanosheets
January 2026
Soft actuators based on cellulose with highly electro-responsive properties have attracted significant attention in the fields of wearable devices, medical and healthcare devices, soft robots, and human-computer...
Self-recovery regulation method of rotor unbalance vibration based on GWO-ALQR
January 2026
Excessive unbalanced vibrations of rotor-bearing systems significantly affect the stability and safety of high-end rotating machinery, such as aero engines, turbo-generators, and high-end machine tools....
Influence of surface defects on the working performance of mechanical seals for nuclear reactor coolant pumps
January 2026
Nuclear reactor coolant pumps require frequent maintenance to ensure operational safety. One critical aspect of this maintenance is verifying the integrity of the mechanical sealing system. Due to the...
Design of hybrid variable stiffness human–computer interaction contact unit module based on granular jamming
January 2026
Existing rehabilitation exoskeleton robots suffer from poor compatibility with the human limb coupling method, large internal power loss, and poor wearable performance, which seriously affect the rehabilitation...
Simulation and experimental study on grinding force and subsurface deformation of FeCoCrNi high entropy alloy
January 2026
High entropy alloy attracts widespread attention due to its excellent mechanical properties. It becomes a new type of alloy material with high application potential, but the grinding performance of...
A unified approach to study coupling behavior of friction and ball motion in ball screws
January 2026
There is a strong coupling relationship between the friction characteristics of the ball-groove interface and the ball motion behavior. However, available studies tend to consider ball motion and frictional...
Study on chip formation and damage mechanism of micro-drilling nickel-based single crystal superalloy
January 2026
Nickel-based single-crystal superalloy DD98M is widely used in high-temperature components such as aeroengines and gas turbines. Since it has only one crystal grain, the theory of slip deformation along...
The Composite Effect of High-speed Ultrasonic Vibration Milling and Pickling Post-treatment on Ti-6Al-4V Fatigue Performance
Available online 5 September 2025
In aerospace manufacturing, high-speed ultrasonic vibration milling (HUVM) improves the machining accuracy and surface strength of difficult-to-machine alloys. Pickling, a critical post-machining cleaning...
Mechanical-thermal coupling model and fatigue life analysis of axle-box bearings of high-speed train
Available online 5 September 2025
The axle box bearings of high-speed trains often operate in extremely harsh environments, bearing loads from different directions. Long-term operation and frequent changes in working conditions can...
Structured Laser Vision-based Measurement of GTA-Weld Pool
Available online 5 September 2025
The current study of weld pool fluid dynamics in arc welding focuses on the numerical model establishment and simulation, and the x-ray combined with particle trace imaging observations, there is no...
Dynamic Performance Improvement of High-Speed on/off Valve Based on Pre-excitation Bootstrap Control
Available online 5 September 2025
High-speed on/off valve (HSV) is the core control component of digital hydraulic system (DHS), its dynamic performance determines the response speed and control accuracy of DHS. Initial current and...
Enhanced lubrication mechanism and performance of Fe3O4/Graphene nanolubricant under magnetic field
Available online 4 September 2025
To improve the inadequate Infiltration performance during the process of large arc length grinding, this study proposes a novel minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) grinding method based on magnetic traction...
Advanced Forming Technologies for Integrated Metal Components with Extreme Size and Structure: State-of-the-art and Perspectives
Available online 4 September 2025
In aerospace, nuclear power, and new energy vehicles industries, utilizing integrated metal components with extreme sizes and/or structures is crucial for achieving significant weight-saving, performance-improvement,...
Influential Factors Analysis of Detection Accuracy for an Inductive Wear Debris Sensor
Available online 4 September 2025
The application of oil debris monitoring technology to lubricating oil has gained substantial prominence as a diagnostic tool for identifying machinery and equipment wear-related issues. Among the various...