Journal Article

Yin, F. W., Tian, W. J, Liu, H. T., Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2020) A screw theory based approach to determining the identifiable parameters for calibration of parallel manipulators. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 145 . doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2019.103665 ISSN 0094-114X.

Mao, Ken, Chetwynd, D. G. and Millson, M. (2020) A new method for testing polymer gear wear rate and performance. Polymer Testing, 82 . 106323. doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2019.106323 ISSN 0142-9418.

Liu, Qi, Xiao, Juliang, Yang, Xu, Liu, Haitao, Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2019) An iterative tuning approach for feedforward control of parallel manipulators by considering joint couplings. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 140 . pp. 159-169. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2019.05.017 ISSN 0094-114X.

Huang, Tian, Dong, Chenglin, Liu, Haitao, Sun, Tao and Chetwynd, D. G. (2019) A simple and visually orientated approach for type synthesis of overconstrained 1T2R parallel mechanisms. Robotica, 37 . pp. 1161-1173. doi:10.1017/S0263574718000395 ISSN 1469-8668.

Wang, Zhongnan, Li, Jinjin, Ge, Xiangyu, Liu, Yuhong, Luo, Jianbin, Chetwynd, Derek G. and Mao, Ken (2019) Investigation of the lubrication properties and synergistic interaction of biocompatible liposome-polymer complexes applicable to artificial joints. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 178 . pp. 469-478. doi:10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.03.041 ISSN 09277765.

Mao, Ken, Ramakrishnan, Ramkumar, Greenwood, David G., Goodship, Vannessa, Shrouti, Chetan, Chetwynd, D. G. and Langlois, Paul (2019) The wear resistance improvement of fibre reinforced polymer composite gears. Wear, 426-427 (Part B). pp. 1033-1039. doi:10.1016/j.wear.2018.12.043 ISSN 0043-1648.

Dong, Chenglin, Liu, Haitao, Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2019) A screw theory based semi-analytical approach for elastodynamics of the tricept robot. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 11 (3). 031005 . doi:10.1115/1.4043047 ISSN 1942-4302.

Huang, Tian, Zhao, Dong, Yin, Fuwen, Tian, Wenjie and Chetwynd, D. G. (2019) Kinematic calibration of a 6-DOF hybrid robot by considering multicollinearity in the identification Jacobian. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 131 . pp. 371-384. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2018.10.008 ISSN 0094-114X.

Li, Yuhang, Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2018) An approach for smooth trajectory planning of high-speed pick-and-place parallel robots using quintic B-splines. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 126 . pp. 479-490. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2018.04.026 ISSN 1873-3999.

Wang, Zhongnan, Chetwynd, D. G. and Mao, Ken (2018) Friction characteristics of polymers applicable to small-scale devices. Tribology International, 119 . pp. 698-706. doi:10.1016/j.triboint.2017.11.036 ISSN 0301-679X.

Liu, Haitao, Huang, Tian, Chetwynd, D. G. and Kecskemethy, Andres (2017) Stiffness modeling of parallel mechanisms at limb and joint/link levels. IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 33 (3). pp. 734-741. doi:10.1109/TRO.2017.2654499 ISSN 1552-3098.

Huang, Tian, Bai, Pujan, Mei, Jiangping and Chetwynd, D. G. (2016) Tolerance design and kinematic calibration of a 4-DOF pick-and-place parallel robot. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 8 (6). 061018. doi:10.1115/1.4034788 ISSN 1942-4302 .

Tian, Wenjie, Yin, Fuwen, Liu, Haitao, Li, Jinhe, Li, Qing, Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2016) Kinematic calibration of a 3-DOF spindle head using a double ball bar. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 102 . pp. 167-178. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2016.04.008 ISSN 0094-114X.

Bai, Pujun, Mei, Jiangping, Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2015) Kinematic calibration of Delta robot using distance measurements. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 230 (3). pp. 414-424. doi:10.1177/0954406215603739 ISSN 0954-4062.

Huang, Tian, Yang, Shuofei, Wang, Manxin, Sun, Tao and Chetwynd, D. G. (2015) An approach to determining the unknown twist/wrench subspaces of lower mobility serial kinematic chains. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 7 (3). 031003. doi:10.1115/1.4028622 ISSN 1942-4302.

Liu, Haitao, Wang, Manxin, Huang, Tian, Chetwynd, D. G. and Kecskeméthy, Andrés (2015) A dual space approach for force/motion transmissibility analysis of lower mobility parallel manipulators. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 7 (3). 034504. doi:10.1115/1.4030371 ISSN 1942-4302.

Tong, Jin, Chang, Zhiyong, Yang, Xiao, Zhang, Jin, Liu, Xianping, Chetwynd, D. G., Chen, Donghui and Sun, Jiyu (2015) Nanoindentation mechanical properties and structural biomimetic models of three species of insects wings. Journal of Wuhan University of Technology-Mater. Sci. Ed., 30 (4). pp. 831-839. doi:10.1007/s11595-015-1238-y ISSN 1000-2413.

Mao, Ken , Langlois, P., Hu, Z. , Alharbi, K. , Xu, X. , Milson, M. , Li, W. , Hooke, C. J. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2015) The wear and thermal mechanical contact behaviour of machine cut polymer gears. Wear, 332-333 . pp. 822-826. doi:10.1016/j.wear.2015.01.084 ISSN 0043-1648.

Lillington, Richard, Chetwynd, D. G. and Jones, R. Peter (2015) Characterising heavy-duty fuel systems : a critique of industry practice and challenges. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, Volume 229 (Number 3). pp. 391-403. doi:10.1177/0954407014540899 ISSN 0954-4070.

Wang, Manxin, Liu, Haitao, Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2015) Compliance analysis of a 3-SPR parallel mechanism with consideration of gravity. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 84 . pp. 99-112. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2014.10.002 ISSN 0094-114X.

Huang, Tian, Wang, Manxin, Yang, Shuofei, Sun, Tao, Chetwynd, D. G. and Xie, Fugui (2014) Force/motion transmissibility analysis of six degree of freedom parallel mechanisms. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, Volume 6 (Number 3). Article number 031010. doi:10.1115/1.4026631 ISSN 1942-4302.

Liu, Haitao, Huang, Tian, Kecskeméthy, Andrés and Chetwynd, D. G. (2014) A generalized approach for computing the transmission index of parallel mechanisms. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 74 . pp. 245-256. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2013.12.012 ISSN 0094-114X.

Li, Y. H., Ma, Y., Liu, S. T., Luo, Z. J., Mei, J. P., Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2014) Integrated design of a 4-DOF high-speed pick-and-place parallel robot. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, Volume 63 (Number 1). pp. 185-188. doi:10.1016/j.cirp.2014.03.101 ISSN 0007-8506.

Li, W., Wayte, S., Griffin, D., Chetwynd, D. G., Karampela, D., Torabi, E. and Mao, Ken (2014) An initial investigation of hip joint contact behaviour using advanced non-linear finite element methods. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 668-669 . pp. 1557-1560. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.668-669.1557 ISSN 1662-7482.

Huang, Tian, Liu, Songtao, Mei, Jiangping and Chetwynd, D. G. (2013) Optimal design of a 2-DOF pick-and-place parallel robot using dynamic performance indices and angular constraints. Mechanism and Machine Theory, Volume 70 . pp. 246-253. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2013.07.014 ISSN 0094-114X.

Tian, Y., Liu, X., Chetwynd, D. G., Eichhorn, V., Fatikow, S. and Zhang, D. (2013) Nonlinear viscoelastic modelling of stylus probing for surface metrology. Precision Engineering, Volume 37 (Number 3). pp. 711-720. doi:10.1016/j.precisioneng.2013.02.004 ISSN 0141-6359.

Claus, D., Robinson, D. J., Chetwynd, D. G., Shuo, Y., Pike, W. T., De J Toriz Garcia, José J. and Rodenburg, J. M. (2013) Dual wavelength optical metrology using ptychography. Journal of Optics, 15 (3). Article number 035702. doi:10.1088/2040-8978/15/3/035702 ISSN 2040-8978.

Liu, Songtao, Huang, Tian, Mei, Jiangping, Zhao, Xueman, Wang, Panfeng and Chetwynd, D. G. (2012) Optimal design of a 4-DOF SCARA type parallel robot using dynamic performance indices and angular constraints. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 4 (3). 031005. doi:10.1115/1.4006743 ISSN 1942-4302.

Huang, Tian, Liu, H. T. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2011) Generalized Jacobian analysis of lower mobility manipulators. Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol.46 (No.6). pp. 831-844. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2011.01.009 ISSN 0094-114X.

Liu, Haitao, Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2011) A general approach for geometric error modeling of lower mobility parallel manipulators. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, Volume 3 (Number 2). 021013. doi:10.1115/1.4003845 ISSN 19424302.

Liu, Haitao, Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2011) An approach for acceleration analysis of lower mobility parallel manipulators. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, Vol.3 (No.1). 011013. doi:10.1115/1.4003271 ISSN 19424302.

Liu, H., Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2011) A method to formulate a dimensionally homogeneous Jacobian of parallel manipulators. IEEE Transactions on Robotics, Vol.27 (No.1). pp. 150-156. doi:10.1109/TRO.2010.2082091 ISSN 1552-3098.

Tian, Yanling, Liu, X., Chetwynd, D. G., Shirinzadeh, B. and Zhang, D. (2010) Vibration analysis of stylus instrument for random surface measurement. Precision Engineering - Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Vol.34 (No.3). pp. 586-591. doi:10.1016/j.precisioneng.2010.03.001 ISSN 0141-6359.

Li, Y. G., Liu, H. T., Zhao, X. M., Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2010) Design of a 3-DOF PKM module for large structural component machining. Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol.45 (No.6). pp. 941-954. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2010.01.008 ISSN 0094-114X.

Huang, Tian, Wang, P. F., Zhao, X. M. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2010) Design of a 4-DOF hybrid PKM module for large structural component assembly. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, 59 (1). pp. 159-162. doi:10.1016/j.cirp.2010.03.098 ISSN 0007-8506.

Tian, Yanling, Shirinzadeh, B., Zhang, D., Liu, X. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2009) Design and forward kinematics of the compliant micro-manipulator with lever mechanisms. Precision Engineering, Vol.33 (No.4). pp. 466-475. doi:10.1016/j.precisioneng.2009.01.003 ISSN 0141-6359.

Tian, Yanling, Shirinzadeh, B., Zhang, D., Liu, X. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2009) Effects of the heat source profiles on the thermal distribution for ultraprecision grinding. Precision Engineering, Vol.33 (No.4). pp. 447-458. doi:10.1016/j.precisioneng.2008.12.002 ISSN 0141-6359.

Wang, Youyu, Liu, Haitao, Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2009) Stiffness modeling of the Tricept robot using the overall jacobian matrix. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, Volume 1 (Number 2). 021002. doi:10.1115/1.3046131 ISSN 19424302.

Tian, Yanling, Liu, X., Zhang, D. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2009) Dynamic modelling of the fidelity of random surface measurement by the stylus method. Wear, Vol.266 (No.5-6). pp. 555-559. doi:10.1016/j.wear.2008.04.061 ISSN 0043-1648.

Chen, Yangzhi, Liu, X., Chetwynd, D. G. and Huang, P. (2008) Investigation of a novel elastic-mechanical wheel transmission under light duty conditions. Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol.43 (No.11). pp. 1462-1477. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2007.11.005 ISSN 0094-114X.

Liu, X., Yue, Zhaoyang, Cai, Z., Chetwynd, D. G. and Smith, S. T. (2008) Quantifying touch-feel perception : tribological aspects. Measurement Science and Technology, Vol.19 (No.8). Article: 084007. doi:10.1088/0957-0233/19/8/084007 ISSN 0957-0233.

Wang, YouYu, Huang, Tian, Zhao, XueMan, Mei, Jiangping and Chetwynd, D. G. (2008) A semi-analytical approach for stiffness modeling of PKM by considering compliance of machine frame with complex geometry. Chinese Science Bulletin, Volume 53 (Number 16). pp. 2565-2574. doi:10.1007/s11434-008-0298-1 ISSN 1001-6538.

Gerbig, Yvonne B., Ahmed, S. I. -U. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2008) Friction and wear behaviour of pyramidal nanoscaled surface features. Wear, Volume 265 (Numbers 3-4). pp. 497-506. doi:10.1016/j.wear.2007.11.017 ISSN 0043-1648.

Liu, Haitao, Mei , JiangPing, Zhao , XueMan, Huang, Tian and Chetwynd, D. G. (2008) Inverse dynamics and servomotor parameter estimation of a 2-DOF spherical parallel mechanism. Science in China. Series E: Technological Sciences , Vol.51 (No.3). pp. 288-301. doi:10.1007/s11431-008-0029-5 ISSN 1006-9321.

Liu, H. T., Huang, Tian, Zhao, X. M., Mei, J. P. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2007) Optimal design of the TriVariant robot to achieve a nearly axial symmetry of kinematic performance. MECHANISM AND MACHINE THEORY, 42 (12). pp. 1643-1652. doi:10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2006.12.001 ISSN 0094-114X.

Tian, Ailing, Liu, X., Chetwynd, D. G. and Cai, Zhijian (2007) Stylus contact on short wavelength random surfaces: a simulation study. Measurement Science & Technology, Vol.18 (No.6). pp. 1694-1702. doi:10.1088/0957-0233/18/6/S05 ISSN 0957-0233.

Liu, Haitao, Huang, Tian, Mei, Jianping, Zhao, Xueman, Chetwynd, D. G., Li, Meng and Hu, S. Jack (2007) Kinematic design of a 5-DOF hybrid robot with large workspace/limb-stroke ratio. Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol.129 (No.5). pp. 530-537. doi:10.1115/1.2712220 ISSN 1050-0472.

Gerbig, Yvonne B., Spassov, V., Savan, A. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2007) Topographical evolution of sputtered chromium nitride thin films. Thin Solid Films, Vol.515 (No.5). pp. 2903-2920. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2006.08.031 ISSN 0040-6090.

Huang, Tian, Wang, P. F., Mei, J. P., Zhao, X. M. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2007) Time minimum trajectory planning of a 2-DOF translational parallel robot for pick-and-place operations. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology, Volume 56 (Number 1). pp. 365-368. doi:10.1016/j.cirp.2007.05.085 ISSN 0007-8506.

Gerbig, Yvonne B., Ahmed, S. I. -U., Chetwynd, D. G. and Haefke, H. (2006) Topography-related effects on the lubrication of nanostructured hard surfaces. TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, 39 (9). pp. 945-952. doi:10.1016/j.triboint.2005.09.005 ISSN 0301-679X.

Zhang, D., Chetwynd, D. G., Liu, Xianping and Tian, Yanling (2006) Investigation of a 3-DOF micro-positioning table for surface grinding. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 48 (12). pp. 1401-1408. doi:10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2006.07.006 ISSN 0020-7403.

Liu, Xianping, Bell, T., Chetwynd, D. G. and Li, X. Y. (2003) Characterisation of engineered surfaces by a novel four-in-one tribological probe microscope. Wear, 255 (1-6). pp. 385-394. doi:10.1016/S0043-1648(03)00227-8 ISSN 0043-1648.

Liu, Xianping, Chetwynd, D. G., Gardner, J. W., Bartlett, P. N. and Beriet, C. (1998) Measurements of tribological properties of poly(pyrrole) thin film bearings. Tribology International, 31 (6). pp. 313-323. doi:10.1016/S0301-679X(98)00040-1 ISSN 0301-679X.

Liu, Xianping, Chetwynd, D. G. and Gardner, J. W. (1998) Surface characterisation of electro-active thin polymeric film bearings. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 38 (5-6). pp. 669-675. doi:10.1016/S0890-6955(97)00116-8 ISSN 0890-6955.

Chetwynd, D. G., Liu, Xianping and Smith, S. T. (1996) A controlled-force stylus displacement probe. Precision Engineering, 19 (2-3). pp. 105-111. doi:10.1016/S0141-6359(96)00008-6 ISSN 0141-6359.

Liu, Xianping, Chetwynd, D. G., Smith, S. T. and Wang, W. (1993) Improvement of the fidelity of surface measurement by active damping control. Measurement Science and Technology, 4 (12). pp. 1330-1340. doi:10.1088/0957-0233/4/12/004 ISSN 0957-0233.

Liu, Xianping, Smith, S. T. and Chetwynd, D. G. (1992) Frictional forces between a diamond stylus and specimens at low load. Wear, 157 (2). pp. 279-294. doi:10.1016/0043-1648(92)90067-I ISSN 0043-1648.

Chetwynd, D. G., Liu, Xianping and Smith, S. T. (1992) Signal fidelity and tracking force in stylus profilometry. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 32 (1-2). pp. 239-245. doi:10.1016/0890-6955(92)90084-T ISSN 0890-6955.

Book Item

Gardner, J. W. and Chetwynd, D. G. (2001) Thin-film conducting polymer bearings. In: Mainsah, E. and Greenwood, J. A. and Chetwynd, D. G., (eds.) Metrology and Properties of Engineering Surfaces. Boston, MA: Springer, pp. 361-386. ISBN 9781441947321

Conference Item

Claus, Daniel, Robinson, David J., Chetwynd, D. G., Yang, Shuo, Pike, W. Thomas and Rodenburg, John M. (2012) Ptychography applied to optical metrology. In: 5th International Conference on Speckle Metrology, Speckle 2012, Vigo, Spain, 10-12 Sept 2012. Published in: Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, Volume 8413 Article number 84130O. doi:10.1117/12.977959 ISSN 0277-786X.

Chetwynd, D. G. and Alsoufi, Mohammad S. (2010) A novel micro-friction measuring-head using force-feedback compensation. In: 6th International Symposium on Precision Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation, Hangzhou, 8-11 Aug 2010. Published in: SPIE Proceedings, Vol.7544 article 754417. doi:10.1117/12.885909 ISSN 0277786X.

Leach, Richard, Chetwynd, D. G., Blunt, L., Haycocks, Jane, Harris, Peter, Jackson, Keith, Oldfield, Simon and Reilly, Simon (2006) Recent advances in traceable nanoscale dimension and force metrology in the UK. In: 7th Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, England, Sep 06-08, 2005. Published in: Measurement Science & Technology, Vol.17 (No.3 Sp. Iss. SI). pp. 467-476. doi:10.1088/0957-0233/17/3/S02 ISSN 0957-0233.