Professor Kai Cheng
Professor
Tower A 208
- Email: kai.cheng@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 267255
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences
Wang, C., Ghani, SBC., Cheng, K. and Rakowski, R. (2013) 'Adaptive smart machining based on using constant cutting force and a smart cutting tool'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227 (2). pp. 249 - 253. ISSN: 0954-4054
Shu, S., Cheng, K., Ding, H. and Chen, S. (2013) 'An innovative method to measure the cutting temperature in process by using an internally cooled smart cutting tool'. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 135 (6). ISSN: 1087-1357
Wu, T. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'Micro milling performance assessment of diamond-like carbon coatings on a micro-end mill'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 227 (9). pp. 1038 - 1046. ISSN: 1350-6501 Open Access Link
Wang, C., Cheng, K., Rakowski, R., Chen, X. and Cheng, M. (2013) 'An investigation on the development of a smart cutting tool for precision machining using SAW-based force measurement'. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2013. pp. 335 - 339.
Cheng, K. and Srai, JS. (2012) 'Special issue on sustainable manufacturing and the key enabling technologies'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226 (10). pp. 1603. ISSN: 0954-4054
Yan, J., Feng, C. and Cheng, K. (2012) 'Sustainability-oriented product modular design using kernel-based fuzzy c-means clustering and genetic algorithm'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226 (10). pp. 1635 - 1647. ISSN: 0954-4054
Wu, T. and Cheng, K. (2012) '3D FE-based modelling and simulation of the micro milling process'. Key Engineering Materials, 516. pp. 634 - 639. ISSN: 1013-9826
Wu, T., Cheng, K. and Rakowski, R. (2012) 'Investigation on tooling geometrical effects of micro tools and the associated micro milling performance'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B-Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226 (9). pp. 1442 - 1453. ISSN: 0954-4054
Sun, X., Bateman, R., Cheng, K. and Ghani, SC. (2012) 'Design and analysis of an internally cooled smart cutting tool for dry cutting'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 226 (4). pp. 585 - 591. ISSN: 0954-4054
Ding, H., Chen, SJ., Ibrahim, R. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Investigation of the size effect on burr formation in two-dimensional vibration-assisted micro end milling'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225 (11). pp. 2032 - 2039. ISSN: 0954-4054
Ibrahim, R., Bateman, R., Cheng, K., Wang, C. and Au, J. (2011) 'Design and analysis of a desktop micro-machine for vibration-assisted micromachining'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225 (8). pp. 1377 - 1391. ISSN: 0954-4054
Ding, H., Chen, SJ. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Dynamic surface generation modeling of two-dimensional vibration-assisted micro-end-milling'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 53 (9-12). pp. 1075 - 1079. ISSN: 0268-3768
Xing, Y., Qin, S., Wang, T. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Subdivision surface modeling for spiral bevel gear manufacturing'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 53 (1-4). pp. 63 - 70. ISSN: 0268-3768
Zhou, M., Zhang, HJ., Huang, SN., Chen, SJ. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Experimental study on the effects of feed rate and tool geometries on tool wear in diamond cutting of sinusoidal microstructured surfaces'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225 (2). pp. 172 - 183. ISSN: 0954-4054
Ding, H., Chen, S-J., Ibrahim, R. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Investigation of the size effect on burr formation in two-dimensional vibration-assisted micro end milling'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 225 (11). pp. 2032 - 2039. ISSN: 0954-4054
Flowers, M. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Reconfiguration as a responsive tool for the agile-centric global manufacturing complexity domain'. International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services, 3 (1). pp. 1 - 15. ISSN: 1751-6048
Tridech, S. and Cheng, K. (2011) 'Low Carbon Manufacturing: characterisation, theoretical models and implementation'. International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 6 (2). pp. 110 - 121. ISSN: 1750-0591
Ding, H., Ibrahim, R., Cheng, K. and Chen, SJ. (2010) 'Experimental study on machinability improvement of hardened tool steel using two dimensional vibration-assisted micro-end-milling'. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 50 (12). pp. 1115 - 1118. ISSN: 0890-6955
Ding, H., Chen, SJ. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Two-dimensional vibration-assisted micro end milling: Cutting force modelling and machining process dynamics'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224 (12). pp. 1775 - 1783. ISSN: 0954-4054
Ding, H., Chen, S-J. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Two-dimensional vibration-assisted micro end milling: cutting force modelling and machining process dynamics'. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 224 (B12). pp. 1775 - 1783. ISSN: 0954-4054
Nor, MKM. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Development of a PC-based control system for a five-axis ultraprecision micromilling machine ‘Ultra-Mill’ and its performance assessment'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224 (11). pp. 1631 - 1644. ISSN: 0954-4054
Huo, DH., Cheng, K. and Wardle, F. (2010) 'Design of a five-axis ultra-precision micro-milling machine-UltraMill. Part 1: holistic design approach, design considerations and specifications'. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 47 (9-12). pp. 867 - 877. ISSN: 0268-3768 Open Access Link
Cheng, K. and Shore, P. (2010) 'Special issue on design of ultraprecision and micro machine tools and their key enabling technologies'. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 50 (4). pp. 309. ISSN: 0890-6955
Sun, XZ. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Multi-scale simulation of the nano-metric cutting process'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 47 (9-12). pp. 891 - 901. ISSN: 0268-3768 Open Access Link
Huo, DH., Cheng, K. and Wardle, F. (2010) 'A holistic integrated dynamic design and modelling approach applied to the development of ultraprecision micro-milling machines'. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 50 (4). pp. 335 - 343. ISSN: 0890-6955 Open Access Link
Zhou, L., Chen, SJ. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Identification of tool-workpiece relative vibration in diamond turning by areal power spectral density'. Nami Jishu yu Jingmi Gongcheng/Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, 8 (2). pp. 137 - 142. ISSN: 1672-6030
Wardle, FP., Bond, C., Wilson, C., Cheng, K. and Huo, D. (2010) 'Dynamic characteristics of a direct-drive air-bearing slide system with squeeze film damping'. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 47 (9-12). pp. 911 - 918. ISSN: 0268-3768
Huo, D. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'Experimental investigation on micromilling of oxygen-free, high-conductivity copper using tungsten carbide, chemistry vapour deposition, and single-crystal diamond micro tools'. Proceedings of the IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224 (B6). pp. 995 - 1003. ISSN: 0954-4054 Open Access Link
Harun, K. and Cheng, K. (2010) 'An integrated modeling method for assessment of quality systems applied to aerospace manufacturing supply chains'. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing. pp. 1 - 14. ISSN: 0956-5515
Sun, X. and Cheng, K. (2009) 'Multi-scale simulation of the nano-metric cutting process'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 0268-3768
Huo, D., Cheng, K. and Wardle, F. (2009) 'Design of a five-axis ultra-precision micro-milling machine-UltraMill. Part 1: holistic design approach, design considerations and specifications'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. pp. 1 - 11. ISSN: 0268-3768
Huo, D., Cheng, K. and Wardle, F. (2009) 'Design of a five-axis ultra-precision micro-milling machine-UltraMill. Part 2: integrated dynamic modelling, design optimisation and analysis'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 0268-3768
Zong, WJ., Sun, T., Li, D. and Cheng, K. (2009) 'Design criterion for crystal orientation of diamond cutting tool'. Diamond and Related Materials, 18 (4). pp. 642 - 650. ISSN: 0925-9635
Zhou, L. and Cheng, K. (2009) 'Dynamic cutting process modelling and its impact on the generation of surface topography and texture in nano/micro cutting'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 223 (3). pp. 247 - 266. ISSN: 0954-4054 Open Access Link
Lancaster, JP. and Cheng, K. (2008) 'Project schedule optimization using a genetic algorithm approach'. AACE International Transactions. ISSN: 1528-7106
Wibbelmann, MH., Cheng, K. and Forbes, A. (2008) 'Propagation and control of quality in the extended manufacturing supply chain: theoretical models, methodologies and implementation perspectives'.International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM 2008). Singapore. 8 - 11 December. IEEE. pp. 1562 - 1567. ISSN: 2157-3611
Harun, K., Cheng, K. and Wibbelmann, M. (2008) 'RFID-enabled aerospace manufacturing: theoretical models, simulation and implementation issues'.International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM 2008). Singapore. 8 - 11 December. IEEE. pp. 1824 - 1829.
Aris, NFM. and Cheng, K. (2008) 'Characterization of the surface functionality on precision machined engineering surfaces'. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 38 (3-4). pp. 402 - 409. ISSN: 0268-3768 Open Access Link
Huo, D. and Cheng, K. (2008) 'A dynamics-driven approach to the design of precision machine tools for micro-manufacturing and its implementation perspectives'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 222 (1). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 0954-4054 Open Access Link
Yang, Y., Chen, S., Huo, D. and Cheng, K. (2008) 'Performance analysis and optimal design of fast tool servo used for machining microstructured surfaces'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 222 (8). pp. 1541 - 1546. ISSN: 0954-4062
Qin, SF., Lagoudakis, E., Kang, QP. and Cheng, K. (2008) 'Customer-centric strategy for e-manufacturing in apparel industry'.6th International Conference on e-Engineering and Digital Enterprise Technology. Harbin, PEOPLES R CHINA. Trans Tech Publications. pp. 39 - 44. ISSN: 1660-9336
Cheng, K. and Bateman, RJ. (2008) 'e-Manufacturing: characteristics, applications and potentials'. Progress in Natural Science, 18 (11). pp. 1323 - 1328. ISSN: 1002-0071 Open Access Link
Lancaster, J. and Cheng, K. (2008) 'Optimization of the hydrotesting sequence in tank farm construction using an adaptive genetic algorithm with stochastic preferential logic'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 222 (2). pp. 367 - 371. ISSN: 0954-4054 Open Access Link
Zong, WJ., Sun, T., Li, D., Cheng, K. and Liang, YC. (2008) 'XPS analysis of the groove wearing marks on flank face of diamond tool in nanometric cutting of silicon wafer'. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 48 (15). pp. 1678 - 1687. ISSN: 0890-6955
Lancaster, J. and Cheng, K. (2008) 'A fitness differential adaptive parameter controlled evolutionary algorithm with application to the design structure matrix'. International Journal of Production Research, 46 (18). pp. 5043 - 5057. ISSN: 0020-7543 Open Access Link
Zong, WJ., Sun, T., Li, D., Cheng, K. and Li, ZQ. (2008) 'Nano-precision diamond cutting tools achieved by mechanical lapping versus thermo-mechanical lapping'. Diamond and Related Materials, 17 (6). pp. 954 - 961. ISSN: 0925-9635
Zong, WJ., Cheng, K., Li, D., Sun, T. and Liang, YC. (2007) 'The ultimate sharpness of single-crystal diamond cutting tools - Part I: theoretical analyses and predictions'. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 47 (5). pp. 852 - 863. ISSN: 0890-6955
Zong, WJ., Li, D., Cheng, K., Sun, T. and Liang, YC. (2007) 'Finite element optimization of diamond tool geometry and cutting-process parameters based on surface residual stresses'. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 32 (7-8). pp. 666 - 674. ISSN: 0268-3768
Zong, WJ., Cheng, K., Li, D., Sun, T. and Liang, YC. (2007) 'The ultimate sharpness of single-crystal diamond cutting tools-Part I: Theoretical analyses and predictions'. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 47 (5 SPEC. ISS.). pp. 852 - 863. ISSN: 0890-6955
Ding, H., Chen, SJ. and Cheng, K. (2007) 'The atomic-scale finite-element modelling of single-walled carbon nanotubes'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 221 (5). pp. 613 - 617. ISSN: 0954-4062
Huo, D., Liang, Y. and Cheng, K. (2007) 'An investigation of nanoindentation tests on the single crystal copper thin film via an atomic force microscope and molecular dynamics simulation'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 221 (2). pp. 259 - 266. ISSN: 0954-4062 Open Access Link