Browsing Research Articles (Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering) by Subject "Mechanical wear"

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Failure analysis on retrieved ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) acetabular cups

Burger, Nicolaas Daniel Lombard; De Vaal, Philip L.; Meyer, Josua P. (Elsevier, 2007-10)

Retrievals obtained after revision surgery, provide valuable information on the rate of wear and the causes of wear that take place in vivo. The aim of this study was to perform a root cause failure analysis to determine ...
Tool wear monitoring and selection of optimum cutting conditions with progressive tool wear effect and input uncertainties

Pal, Sukhomay; Heyns, P.S. (Philippus Stephanus); Freyer, Burkhard Heinrich; Theron, Nicolaas J.; Pal, Surjya K. (Springer, 2009-09)

One of the big challenges in machining is replacing the cutting tool at the right time. Carrying on the process with a dull tool may degrade the product quality. However, it may be unnecessary to change the cutting tool ...

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