Professor Kai Cheng
Honorary 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
Niu, Z. and Cheng, K. (2019) 'An experimental investigation on surface generation in ultraprecision machining of particle reinforced metal matrix composites'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 105 (11). pp. 4499 - 4507. ISSN: 0268-3768 Open Access Link
Zhao, L., Cheng, K., Chen, S., Ding, H. and Zhao, L. (2019) 'An approach to investigate moiré patterns of a reflective linear encoder with application to accuracy improvement of a machine tool'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 233 (3). pp. 927 - 936. ISSN: 0954-4054
Khaghani, A. and Cheng, K. (2019) 'CFD-based design and analysis of air-bearing-supported paint spray spindle'. Nami Jishu yu Jingmi Gongcheng/Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering, 1 (4). pp. 226 - 235. ISSN: 1672-6030 Open Access Link
Khaghani, A. and Cheng, K. (2019) 'Investigation of machining dynamics in ultraprecision machining of freeform surfaces using the slow tool servo (STS)'. Laser Metrology and Machine Performance Xiii 13th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology Machine Tool Cmm and Robotic Performance Lamdamap 2019. pp. 146 - 155.
Liu, J., Cheng, K., Ding, H., Chen, S. and Zhao, L. (2018) 'Simulation study of the influence of cutting speed and tool–particle interaction location on surface formation mechanism in micromachining SiCp/Al composites'. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 232 (11). pp. 2044 - 2056. ISSN: 0954-4062
Niu, Z., Jiao, F. and Cheng, K. (2018) 'Investigation on Innovative Dynamic Cutting Force Modelling in Micro-milling and Its Experimental Validation'. Nanomanufacturing and Metrology, 1 (2). pp. 82 - 95. ISSN: 2520-811X Open Access Link
Mir, A., Luo, X., Cheng, K. and Cox, A. (2018) 'Investigation of influence of tool rake angle in single point diamond turning of silicon'. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 94 (5-8). pp. 2343 - 2355. ISSN: 0268-3768
Wang, C., Cheng, K., Rakowski, R. and Soulard, J. (2018) 'An experimental investigation on ultra-precision instrumented smart aerostatic bearing spindle applied to high speed micro-drilling'. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 31. pp. 324 - 335. ISSN: 1526-6125 Open Access Link
Yuan, Z., Cheng, K., He, Y. and Zhang, M. (2018) 'Investigation on smoothing silicon carbide wafer with a combined method of mechanical lapping and photocatalysis assisted chemical mechanical polishing'.ASME 2018 13th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Yang, X., Zhou, X. and Cheng, K. (2018) 'Research on Morphology and Semantics of Industrial Design for CNC Machine Tools'. Elsevier BV. pp. 379 - 386. ISSN: 2351-9789
Niu, Z., Jiao, F. and Cheng, K. (2017) 'An innovative investigation on chip formation mechanisms in micro-milling using natural diamond and tungsten carbide tools'. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 31. pp. 382 - 394. ISSN: 1526-6125 Open Access Link
Song, L., Cheng, K., Ding, H. and Chen, S. (2017) 'Analysis on discharge coefficients in FEM modeling of hybrid air journal bearings and experimental validation'. Tribology International, 119. pp. 549 - 558. ISSN: 0301-679X
Cheng, K., Shao, Y., Bodenhorst, R. and Jadva, M. (2017) 'Modeling and simulation of material removal rates and profile accuracy control in abrasive flow machining of the integrally bladed rotor blade and experimental perspectives'. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 139 (12). pp. 1 - 8. ISSN: 1087-1357
Jackson, MJ., Cheng, K. and Chen, X. (2017) 'Special Issue: Grinding Technology-Commemorating the Scientific Contributions by Professor Stephen Malkin'. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 139 (12). ISSN: 1087-1357
Cheng, K., Niu, ZC., Wang, RC., Rakowski, R. and Bateman, R. (2017) 'Smart Cutting Tools and Smart Machining: Development Approaches, and Their Implementation and Application Perspectives'. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering English Edition, 30 (5). pp. 1162 - 1176. ISSN: 1000-9345 Open Access Link
Qin, SF. and Cheng, K. (2017) 'Special Issue on Future Digital Design and Manufacturing: Embracing Industry 4.0 and Beyond-Part II'. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering English Edition, 30 (5). pp. 1045 - 1046. ISSN: 1000-9345
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