1. Investigation into features of graphite nanofluid synthesized using electro discharge process

   • Mohammadreza Shabgard
   • Mirsadegh Seyedzavvar
   • Hossein Abbasi

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 20 September 2016 Pages: 1203 - 1216

2. Abrasives for water-jet cutting of high-strength and thick hard materials

   • I.M. Hlavacova
   • V. Geryk

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 20 September 2016 Pages: 1217 - 1224

3. Study on strengthened layer of workpiece in prestress dry grinding

   • Wang Yushi
   • Xiu Shichao
   • Sun Cong

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 20 September 2016 Pages: 1225 - 1233

4. A comprehensive approach to determining minimum cutter lengths for five-axis milling

   • Aqeel Ahmed
   • Zezhong C. Chen

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 20 September 2016 Pages: 1235 - 1252

5. Wire melting rate of alternating current gas metal arc welding

   • Kyungnam Kim
   • Hyun Chung

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 20 September 2016 Pages: 1253 - 1263

6. A key parameter to characterize the kerf profile error generated by abrasive water-jet

   • Shu Wang
   • Shijin Zhang
   • Fengling Yang

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 20 September 2016 Pages: 1265 - 1275

7. Modeling and experimental study on breakdown voltage (BV) in low speed wire electrical discharge machining (LS-WEDM) of Ti-6Al-4V

   • Yadong Gong
   • Yao Su
   • Zongxiao Zhu

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 19 September 2016 Pages: 1277 - 1292

8. Erratum to: Modeling and experimental study on breakdown voltage (BV) in low speed wire electrical discharge machining (LS-WEDM) of Ti-6Al-4V

   • Yadong Gong
   • Yao Sun
   • Zongxiao Zhu

   Erratum 31 March 2017 Pages: 1293 - 1293

9. Closed-loop control of constrained discrete event systems: application to a networked automation system

   • K. Tebani
   • S. Amari
   • R. Kara

   ORIGINAL ARTICLE 21 September 2016 Pages: 1295 - 1306

10. An efficient method of automatic assembly sequence planning for aerospace industry based on genetic algorithm

    • Li Xin
    • Shang Jianzhong
    • Cao Yujun

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 21 September 2016 Pages: 1307 - 1315

11. Input fault detection and estimation using PI observer based on the ARX-Laguerre model

    • Tawfik Najeh
    • Chakib Ben Njima
    • José Ragot

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 21 September 2016 Pages: 1317 - 1336

12. Optimization of disassembly sequence planning for preventive maintenance

    • Maroua Kheder
    • Moez Trigui
    • Nizar Aifaoui

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 21 September 2016 Pages: 1337 - 1349

13. An investigation into the inhomogeneity of the microstructure and mechanical properties of explosive welded H62-brass/Q235B-steel clad plates

    • Qing-Lin Bai
    • Lin-Jie Zhang
    • Jian-Xun Zhang

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 22 September 2016 Pages: 1351 - 1363

14. Assessing sustainability benefits of cybermanufacturing systems

    • Zhengyi Song
    • Young Moon

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 22 September 2016 Pages: 1365 - 1382

15. Study on laser cladding remanufacturing process with FeCrNiCu alloy powder for thin-wall impeller blade

    • Xu Lei
    • Cao Huajun
    • Zhang Yubo

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 23 September 2016 Pages: 1383 - 1392

16. Influence of scan strategy and process parameters on microstructure and its optimization in additively manufactured nickel alloy 625 via laser powder bed fusion

    • Yiğit M. Arısoy
    • Luis E. Criales
    • Alkan Donmez

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 23 September 2016 Pages: 1393 - 1417

17. Parameters optimization and objective trend analysis for fiber laser keyhole welding based on Taguchi-FEA

    • Yuewei Ai
    • Jianzhuang Wang
    • Wei Liu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 23 September 2016 Pages: 1419 - 1432

18. Performance prediction of high-pressure coolant assisted turning of Ti-6Al-4V

    • Mozammel Mia
    • Md Awal Khan
    • Nikhil Ranjan Dhar

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 23 September 2016 Pages: 1433 - 1445

19. An improved simulation model for three-wire gas metal arc welding

    • Chen XU
    • Xueming HUA
    • Yu GU

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 24 September 2016 Pages: 1447 - 1456

20. Fiber orientation in melt confluent process for reinforced injection molded part

    • Xiping Li
    • Ningning Gong
    • Can Yang

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 26 September 2016 Pages: 1457 - 1463

21. A specific structuring element-based opening method for rapid geometry measurement of weld pool

    • Jie Liu
    • Youmin Hu
    • Yan Wang

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 27 September 2016 Pages: 1465 - 1477

22. Auto-recognition and generation of material removal volume for regular form surface and its volumetric features using volume decomposition method

    • Pramod S. Kataraki
    • Mohd Salman Abu Mansor

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 27 September 2016 Pages: 1479 - 1506

23. Robust aggregate production planning in a green supply chain under uncertainty considering reverse logistics: a case study

    • Arezoo Entezaminia
    • Mahdi Heidari
    • Donya Rahmani

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 27 September 2016 Pages: 1507 - 1528

24. High speed grinding of particulate reinforced titanium matrix composites using a monolayer brazed cubic boron nitride wheel

    • Xinxin Xi
    • Wenfeng Ding
    • Jiuhua Xu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 27 September 2016 Pages: 1529 - 1538

25. Manufacturing cushions and suspension mats for vehicle seats: a novel cell concept

    • W. F. S. Araújo
    • F. J. G. Silva
    • J. A. Matos

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 27 September 2016 Pages: 1539 - 1545

26. Modeling of chip–tool interface temperature using response surface methodology and artificial neural network in HPC-assisted turning and tool life investigation

    • M. Kamruzzaman
    • Saadman Sakib Rahman
    • Nikhil Ranjan Dhar

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 27 September 2016 Pages: 1547 - 1568

27. An investigation of conventional and ultrasonic-assisted incremental forming of annealed AA1050 sheet

    • Saeid Amini
    • Ahmad Hosseinpour Gollo
    • Hossein Paktinat

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 28 September 2016 Pages: 1569 - 1578

28. A novel hydroforming approach in manufacturing thin-walled elbow parts with small bending radius

    • Deshuai Kong
    • Lihui Lang
    • Chi Zhang

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 28 September 2016 Pages: 1579 - 1591

29. Thermo-mechanical characterization of the Ti17 titanium alloy under extreme loading conditions

    • Y. Ayed
    • G. Germain
    • B. Furet

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 28 September 2016 Pages: 1593 - 1603

30. An investigation into the behavior of the cutting forces in precision turning

    • M . A. Shalaby
    • M. A. El Hakim
    • G. K. Dosbaeva

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 28 September 2016 Pages: 1605 - 1615

31. Formability improvement of 5052 aluminum alloy tube by the outer cladding tube

    • X. L. Cui
    • X. S. Wang
    • S. J. Yuan

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 28 September 2016 Pages: 1617 - 1624

32. A novel approach for in-situ detection of machining defects

    • Yann Quinsat
    • Lorène Dubreuil
    • Claire lartigue

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 28 September 2016 Pages: 1625 - 1638

33. Thixoforming of AM50 magnesium alloy

    • Tian Chen
    • Linzhi Wang
    • Shengjun Lu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 28 September 2016 Pages: 1639 - 1647

34. Tribological behavior of superduplex stainless steel against PVD hard coatings on cemented carbide

    • José Mario F. Paiva Jr
    • Fred L. Amorim
    • Ricardo D. Torres

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 28 September 2016 Pages: 1649 - 1658

35. An assessment of additive manufactured molds for hand-laid fiber reinforced composites

    • Thomas Zeke Sudbury
    • Robert Springfield
    • Chad Duty

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 29 September 2016 Pages: 1659 - 1664

36. Vision-based automatic detection of steel surface defects in the cold rolling process: considering the influence of industrial liquids and surface textures

    • Yong Jie Zhao
    • Yun Hui Yan
    • Ke Chen Song

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 29 September 2016 Pages: 1665 - 1678

37. Hybrid analytic-experimental modeling for machine tool structural dynamics

    • Bosheng Ye
    • Weiwei Xiao
    • Bin Li

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 29 September 2016 Pages: 1679 - 1691

38. Study on cutting force and hole quality of PCD step reamer for reaming ZL102 alloy in dry and wet conditions

    • Yongguo Wang
    • Xingke Yang
    • Qiumin Xu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 29 September 2016 Pages: 1693 - 1702

39. Milling wear of carbide tool for processing nickel-based alloy in cryogenic based on the entropy change

    • Fengbiao Wang
    • Jingkai Liu
    • Qilin Shu

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 29 September 2016 Pages: 1703 - 1713

40. An energy consumption optimization strategy for CNC milling

    • Feng Ma
    • Hua Zhang
    • K. K. B. Hon

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 29 September 2016 Pages: 1715 - 1726

41. Horn design for ultrasonic vibration-aided equal channel angular pressing

    • R. Naseri
    • K. Koohkan
    • H. Ahmadian

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 30 September 2016 Pages: 1727 - 1734

42. Robust design of magneto-rheological (MR) shock absorber considering temperature effects

    • Xiaomin Dong
    • Jianqiang Yu
    • Zonglun Zhang

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 30 September 2016 Pages: 1735 - 1747

43. Study on surface quality and subsurface recrystallization of nickel-based single-crystal superalloy in micro-grinding

    • Yunguang Zhou
    • Yadong Gong
    • Xuelong Wen

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 30 September 2016 Pages: 1749 - 1768

44. Impulse discharge method to investigate the influence of gap width on discharge characteristics in micro-EDM

    • Zhengkai Li
    • Jicheng Bai

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 01 October 2016 Pages: 1769 - 1777

45. Influence analysis of shot peening on hot forging die

    • Zhi Jia
    • Jinjin Ji

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 01 October 2016 Pages: 1779 - 1787

46. A multifactor decision-making method for process route planning

    • Chunlei Li
    • Rong Mo
    • Ying Xiang

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 01 October 2016 Pages: 1789 - 1808

47. Analysis of the chip-splitting performance of a dedicated cutting tool in dry orbital drilling process

    • Lan Zhou
    • Huiyue Dong
    • Guanglin Chen

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 01 October 2016 Pages: 1809 - 1823

48. High-pressure coolant on flank and rake surfaces of tool in turning of Ti-6Al-4V: investigations on surface roughness and tool wear

    • Mozammel Mia
    • Md Awal Khan
    • Nikhil Ranjan Dhar

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 01 October 2016 Pages: 1825 - 1834

49. An experimental study on the creep feed grinding of narrow deep grooves of stainless steel

    • Yanyan Bai
    • Ming Lv
    • Guoxing Liang

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 02 October 2016 Pages: 1835 - 1844

50. SMED enhanced with 5-Whys Analysis to improve set-upreduction programs: the SWAN approach

    • Marcello Braglia
    • Marco Frosolini
    • Mosè Gallo

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE 03 October 2016 Pages: 1845 - 1855