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December 1999
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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Research Papers
To Injection Mold, to Stamp, or to Assemble? A DFM Cost Perspective
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 461–471.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829484
Topics:
Design for Manufacturing
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Injection molding
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Manufacturing
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Metal stamping
A Mechanism for Dexterous End-Effector Placement During Minimally Invasive Surgery
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 472–479.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829485
Topics:
End effectors
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Surgery
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Stress
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Gears
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Design
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Durability
,
Instrumentation
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Magnification
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Needles
,
Pressure
Design and Implementation of a Lightweight, Large Workspace, Non-Anthropomorphic Dexterous Hand
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 480–484.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829486
Topics:
Design
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End effectors
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Robots
,
Stiffness
Completely Specified Displacements of a Rigid Body and Their Application in the Direct Kinematics of In-Parallel Mechanisms
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 485–491.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829487
Topics:
Kinematics
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Screws
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Algebra
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Symmetry (Physics)
Kinematic Synthesis of Manipulators Using a Distributed Optimization Method
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 492–501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829488
Topics:
Kinematics
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Manipulators
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Optimization
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Degrees of freedom
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End effectors
,
Isotropy
Computer Aided Geometric Design of Two-Parameter Freeform Motions
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 502–506.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829489
Topics:
Computer-aided engineering
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Design
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Kinematics
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Computer-aided design
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Robotics
,
Tensors
,
Trajectories (Physics)
Assessing the Effectiveness of Traditional and Virtual Reality Interfaces in Spherical Mechanism Design
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 507–514.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829490
Topics:
Design
,
Virtual reality
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Computer software
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Computers
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Engineering design processes
,
Engineers
,
Preferences
,
User interfaces
Spherical Mechanism Synthesis in Virtual Reality
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 515–520.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829491
Topics:
Virtual reality
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Design
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Design methodology
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Kinematics
Design of Spherical 4R Mechanisms: Function Generation for the Entire Motion Cycle
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 521–528.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829492
Topics:
Cycles
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Design
,
Displacement
,
Errors
Algebraic Motion Approximation With NURBS Motions and Its Application to Spherical Mechanism Synthesis
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 529–532.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829493
Topics:
Algebra
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Approximation
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B-splines
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Computer-aided engineering
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Design
,
Computational geometry
,
Linkages
The Synthesis of Planar Parallel Manipulators with a Genetic Algorithm
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 533–537.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829494
Topics:
Genetic algorithms
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Manipulators
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Algorithms
,
Optimization
The Design of a Novel Mechanical Transmission for Speed Reduction
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 538–543.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829495
Topics:
Design
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Mechanical drives
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Gears
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Indexing (Machining)
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Rollers
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Cascades (Fluid dynamics)
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Friction
Optimal Variable Transmission Ratio and Trajectory for an Inertial Load With Respect to Servo Motor Size
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 544–551.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829497
Topics:
Servomotors
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Stress
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Trajectories (Physics)
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Engines
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Motors
,
Torque
The Use of Trust Region Algorithms to Exploit Discrepancies in Function Computation Time Within Optimization Models
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 552–556.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829498
A New Study on Reliability-Based Design Optimization
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 557–564.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829499
Topics:
Reliability-based optimization
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Reliability
Experimental and Analytical Study of Aerospace Spiral Bevel Gear Tooth Fillet Stresses
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 565–572.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829500
Topics:
Aerospace industry
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Spiral bevel gears
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Stress
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Strain gages
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Bending (Stress)
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Finite element model
,
Gears
Computerized Design and Generation of Worm Gear Drives with Stable Bearing Contact and Low Transmission Errors
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 573–578.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829501
Topics:
Bearings
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Design
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Errors
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Worm gears
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Computer software
,
Mechanical drives
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Noise (Sound)
,
Simulation
,
Thread
,
Vibration
Deviation-Function Based Pitch Curve Modification for Conjugate Pair Design
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 579–586.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829502
Topics:
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Mechanical properties
Detecting Gear Tooth Breakage Using Acoustic Emission: a Feasibility and Sensor Placement Study
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 587–593.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829503
Topics:
Acoustic emissions
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Gear teeth
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Sensor placement
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Waves
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Fracture (Materials)
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Cracking (Materials)
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Fracture (Process)
,
Sensors
,
Vibration
A Theoretical Study of the Effect of Pinion Offset on the Dynamics of Hypoid Geared Rotor System
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 594–601.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829504
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Rotors
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Bearings
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Couplings
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Design
,
Gears
,
Rotation
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Shorelines
,
Steady state
,
Stress
Dynamic Loads in the Three-Lobe Supercharger
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 602–605.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829505
Topics:
Stress
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Superchargers
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Rotors
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Compressors
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Design
,
Fluids
Analytical Method for the Prediction of Reliability and Maintainability Based Life-Cycle Labor Costs
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 606–613.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829506
Topics:
Cycles
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Maintainability
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Reliability
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Design
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Control systems
Steady-State Reliability Analysis of Repairable Systems Subject to System Modifications
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 614–621.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829507
Topics:
Event history analysis
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Steady state
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Reliability
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Design
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Maintenance
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Cycles
,
Simulation results
On the Influence of Friction in the Calculation of Conical Disk Springs
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 622–627.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829508
Topics:
Disks
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Friction
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Springs
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Stress
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Displacement
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Errors
,
Finite element analysis
,
Geometry
Investigation of Torsion Springs by Considering the Friction and the End Effect
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 628–633.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829509
Topics:
Friction
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Springs
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Torsion
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Algorithms
,
Displacement
,
Equations of motion
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Simulation
The Effect of the Longitudinal to Transverse Moduli Ratio on the Natural Frequencies of Symmetric Cross-Ply Laminated Cylindrical Helical Springs
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 634–639.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829510
Topics:
Springs
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Young's modulus
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Deformation
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Free vibrations
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Rotational inertia
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Shear (Mechanics)
Design of a Roller Coaster System Through Graphical Simulation
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 640–646.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829511
Topics:
Design
,
Rollers
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Simulation
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Trains
,
Equations of motion
Technical Briefs
Design of a Tele-Operated Robot for the Maintenance of Boiler Hoppers in Electric Power Plants
J. Mech. Des. December 1999, 121(4): 647–649.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829512
Topics:
Boilers
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Design
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Electricity (Physics)
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Maintenance
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Robots
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Engineering prototypes
,
Hardware
,
Robotics
,
Testing
