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
Qin, SF. and Cheng, K. (2017) 'Future Digital Design and Manufacturing: Embracing Industry 4.0 and Beyond'. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition), 30 (5). pp. 1047 - 1049. ISSN: 1000-9345
Katchasuwanmanee, K., Bateman, R. and Cheng, K. (2017) 'An Integrated approach to energy efficiency in automotive manufacturing systems: quantitative analysis and optimisation'. Production & Manufacturing Research, 5 (1). pp. 90 - 98.Open Access Link
Wang, C., Cheng, K. and Rakowski, R. (2017) 'Development of smart tooling concepts applied to ultraprecision machining'. Journal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing, 5 (2). ISSN: 2166-0468
Cui, Q., Cheng, K., Chen, S. and Ding, H. (2017) 'An innovative investigation on the workpiece kinematics and its roundness generation in through-feed centreless grinding'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 231 (7). pp. 1131 - 1143. ISSN: 0954-4054
Latif, AA., Ibrahim, MR., Rahim, EA. and Cheng, K. (2017) 'Investigation of 1-Dimensional ultrasonic vibration compliance mechanism based on finite element analysis'.7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Sustainable Energy Towards Global Synergy. Author(s). pp. 020028 - 020028. ISSN: 0094-243X
Gao, S., Cheng, K., Chen, S., Ding, H. and Fu, H. (2017) 'Computational design and analysis of aerostatic journal bearings with application to ultra-high speed spindles'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 231 (7). pp. 1205 - 1220. ISSN: 0954-4062
Yang, X. and Cheng, K. (2017) 'Investigation on the Industrial Design Approach for CNC Machine Tools and Its Implementation and Application Perspectives'. Procedia Manufacturing, 11. pp. 1454 - 1462. ISSN: 2351-9789
Mustafa, K. and Cheng, K. (2017) 'Improving Production Changeovers and the Optimization: A Simulation Based Virtual Process Approach and Its Application Perspectives'. Procedia Manufacturing, 11. pp. 2042 - 2050. ISSN: 2351-9789
Cheng, K., Shao, Y., Merlo, R. and Jadva, M. (2017) 'An investigation on the profile accuracy control in abrasive flow machining: CFD simulation and experiment case study'. Laser Metrology and Machine Performance XII - 12th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology, Machine Tool, CMM and Robotic Performance, LAMDAMAP 2017. pp. 185 - 194.
Hussein, A. and Cheng, K. (2016) 'Development of the supply chain oriented quality assurance system for aerospace manufacturing SMEs and its implementation perspectives'. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition), 29 (6). pp. 1067 - 1073. ISSN: 1000-9345 Open Access Link
Katchasuwanmanee, K., Cheng, K. and Bateman, R. (2016) 'Simulation based energy-resource efficient manufacturing integrated with in-process virtual management'. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition), 29 (6). pp. 1083 - 1089. ISSN: 1000-9345 Open Access Link
Wang, C., Cheng, K., Rakowski, R., Greenwood, D. and Wale, J. (2016) 'Comparative studies on the effect of pilot drillings with application to high-speed drilling of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 89 (3243). pp. 3243 - 3255. ISSN: 0268-3768
Gao, S., Cheng, K., Ding, H. and Fu, H. (2016) 'Multiphysics-based design and analysis of the high-speed aerostatic spindle with application to micro-milling'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 230 (7). pp. 852 - 871. ISSN: 1350-6501
Wang, C., Cheng, K. and Rakowski, R. (2016) 'DEVELOPMENT OF SMART TOOLING CONCEPTS APPLIED TO ULTRA-PRECISION AND HIGH SPEED MACHINING'.11th ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC 2016). Blacksburg, VA. 27 - 1 July. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Mustafa, K. and Cheng, K. (2016) 'Managing complexity in manufacturing changeovers: A sustainable manufacturing-oriented approach and the application case study'.ASME 2016 11th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Hassanzadeh, S. and Cheng, K. (2016) 'Manufacturing supplier selection in cloud manufacturing context and its implementation and application perspectives'.ASME 2016 11th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Cui, Q., Cheng, K., Ding, H. and Chen, S. (2016) 'Design of the virtual machine system for high precision centerless grinding and its implementation perspectives'. ASME 2016 11th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2016.
Sawangsri, W. and Cheng, K. (2016) 'Investigation on partitioned distribution of cutting heat and cutting temperature in micro cutting'. International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems, 9 (2). pp. 173 - 195. ISSN: 1753-1039
Katchasuwanmanee, K., Bateman, R. and Cheng, K. (2016) 'Development of the Energy-smart Production Management system (e-ProMan): A Big Data driven approach, analysis and optimisation'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 230 (5). pp. 972 - 978. ISSN: 0954-4054
Qiao, F., Cheng, K., Wang, L. and Guo, L. (2016) 'An experimental investigation on the dissimilar joining of AA6061 and 1Cr18Ni9Ti by refill friction stir spot welding and its mechanical properties'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 230 (4). pp. 779 - 785. ISSN: 0954-4054
Achiamah-Ampomah, N. and Cheng, K. (2016) 'Investigation on Multi-Physics Simulation-Based Virtual Machining System for Vibratory Finishing of Integrally Bladed Rotors (IBRS)'. Journal of Multiscale Modelling, 07 (01). pp. 1640003 - 1640003. ISSN: 1756-9737
Niu, Z. and Cheng, K. (2016) 'Multiscale Multiphysics-Based Modeling and Analysis on the Tool Wear in Micro Drilling'. Journal of Multiscale Modelling, 07 (01). pp. 1 - 22. ISSN: 1756-9737
Niu, Z. and Cheng, K. (2016) 'Multiphysics based modelling and analysis of micro milling metal matrix composites (MMCs) against the effects of key process variables'. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2016.
Fang, F., Cheng, K., Ding, H., Chen, S. and Zhao, L. (2016) 'Sustainable design and analysis of cnc machine tools: Sustainable design index based approach and its application perspectives'. ASME 2016 11th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2016.
Qin, S. and Cheng, K. (2016) 'Special issue on future digital design and manufacturing: Embracing industry 4.0 and beyond'. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition), 29 (6). pp. 1045. ISSN: 1000-9345
Gao, S., Cheng, K., Chen, S., Ding, H. and Fu, H. (2015) 'CFD based investigation on influence of orifice chamber shapes for the design of aerostatic thrust bearings at ultra-high speed spindles'. Tribology International, 92. pp. 211 - 221. ISSN: 0301-679X
Lee, KM., Cheng, K., Ding, H., Kazmer, DO., Lin, W., Luo, RC. and et al. (2015) 'Guest editorial introduction to the focused section on mechatronics for intelligent manufacturing'. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 20 (3). pp. 1001 - 1004. ISSN: 1083-4435
Sun, X. and Cheng, K. (2015) 'Micro-/Nano-machining through Mechanical Cutting', inMicromanufacturing Engineering and Technology: Second Edition. Elsevier. pp. 35 - 59. ISBN 13: 9780323311496.
Bai, Q., Li, K., Liang, Y. and Cheng, K. (2015) 'Wear and breakage behaviors of PCD small-diameter end-mill: a case study on machining 2A12 aluminum alloy'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 77 (5-8). pp. 839 - 846. ISSN: 0268-3768
Sawangsri, W. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'An innovative approach to cutting force modelling in diamond turning and its correlation analysis with tool wear'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 230 (3). pp. 405 - 415. ISSN: 0954-4054
Chen, X., Cheng, K. and Wang, C. (2014) 'Design of a smart turning tool with application to in-process cutting force measurement in ultraprecision and micro cutting'. Manufacturing Letters, 2 (4). pp. 112 - 117. ISSN: 2213-8463 Open Access Link
Sayad Saravi, S., Cheng, K., Chong, TP. and Vathylakis, A. (2014) 'Design of serrate-semi-circular riblets with application to skin friction reduction on engineering surface'. International Journal of Flow Control, 6 (3). pp. 83 - 92. ISSN: 1756-8250 Open Access Link
Wang, C., Cheng, K., Nelson, N., Sawangsri, W. and Rakowski, R. (2014) 'Cutting force-based analysis and correlative observations on the tool wear in diamond turning of singlecrystal silicon'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 229 (10). pp. 1867 - 1873. ISSN: 0954-4054
Wu, T. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'An investigation on the micro cutting performance of diamond-like carbon coatings using finite element method'. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 73 (9). pp. 1321 - 1340. ISSN: 0268-3768
Wang, C., Cheng, K., Minton, T. and Rakowski, R. (2014) 'Development of a novel surface acoustic wave (SAW) based smart cutting tool in machining hybrid dissimilar material'. Manufacturing Letters, 2 (2). pp. 21 - 25. ISSN: 2213-8463
Wang, C., Cheng, K., Chen, X., Minton, T. and Rakowski, R. (2014) 'Design of an instrumented smart cutting tool and its implementation and application perspectives'. Smart Materials and Structures, 23 (3). pp. 035019 - 035019. ISSN: 0964-1726 Open Access Link
Ferri, C., Minton, T., Bin Che Ghani, S. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'Efficiency in contamination-free machining using microfluidic structures'. CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 7 (2). pp. 97 - 105. ISSN: 1755-5817
Jiao, F. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'An innovative investigation on chip thickness model with application to cutting forces modelling in micro milling'. Proceedings - ASPE 2014 Annual Meeting. pp. 525 - 528.
Howard, M. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'An integrated systematic investigation of the process variables on surface generation in abrasive flow machining of titanium alloy 6Al4V'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 228 (11). pp. 1419 - 1431. ISSN: 0954-4054
Jiao, F. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'An experimental investigation on micro-milling of polymethyl methacrylate components with nanometric surface roughness'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 228 (5). pp. 790 - 796. ISSN: 0954-4054
Howard, MJ. and Cheng, K. (2014) 'Energy and resource efficiency in the abrasive flow machining process: An assessment of environmental and economic viability within a UK precision machining SME'.ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Seyajah, N., Cheng, K. and Bateman, R. (2014) 'Development of sustainable design index for office furniture design and its cad-based implementation'.ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Wan, Y., Cheng, K. and Sun, S. (2013) 'An innovative method for surface defects prevention in micro milling and its implementation perspectives'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 227 (12). pp. 1347 - 1355. ISSN: 1350-6501
Wan, Y., Cheng, K., Liu, Z. and Ye, H. (2013) 'An investigation on machinability assessment of difficult-to-cut materials based on radar charts'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227 (12). pp. 1916 - 1920. ISSN: 0954-4054
Wan, Y., Cheng, K., Fu, XL. and Liu, ZQ. (2013) 'An experiment-based investigation on surface corrosion resistance behaviors of aluminum alloy 7050-T7451 after end milling'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 227 (11). pp. 1297 - 1305. ISSN: 1350-6501
Howard, M. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'An industrially feasible approach to process optimisation of abrasive flow machining and its implementation perspectives'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227 (11). pp. 1748 - 1752. ISSN: 0954-4054
Li, T., Ding, H. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'Dynamics design and analysis of direct-drive aerostatic slideways in a multi-physics simulation environment'. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 41 (4). pp. 315 - 328. ISSN: 0306-4190
Huo, D. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'Overview of micro cutting', inMicro-Cutting: Fundamentals and Applications. Wiley. pp. 3 - 17. ISBN 13: 9780470972878.
Ferri, C., Minton, T., Ghani, SBC. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'Internally-cooled tools and cutting temperature in contamination-free machining'. Proceeding of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Online Paper (1). pp. 135 - 145. ISSN: 0954-4062 Open Access Link
Wang, C., Rakowski, R. and Cheng, K. (2013) 'Design and analysis of a piezoelectric film embedded smart cutting tool'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227 (2). pp. 254 - 260. ISSN: 0954-4054 Open Access Link
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