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15 - General Engineering

University of Nottingham

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Output 211 of 524 in the submission

Article title

Free-leg Hexapod: a novel approach of using parallel kinematic platforms for developing miniature machine tools for special purpose operations

Type

D - Journal article

DOI

10.1016/j.cirp.2011.03.024

Title of journal

CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology

Article number

Volume number

Issue number

First page of article

395

ISSN of journal

0007-8506

Year of publication

2011

URL

Number of additional authors

Additional information

Free-leg Hexapod (FreeHex), without base platform, is a novel parallel kinematic platform. FreeHex's suitability is demonstrated for in-situ repairs in hazardous environments (submarines, nuclear plants). Winner Rolls-Royce Innovation Award 2012; patent Rolls-Royce (DY4188, 2008); References: Prof. Parker, Head R&T (Rick.Parker@Rolls-Royce.com), Mr. Winton (Peter.Winton@Rolls-Royce.com)

Interdisciplinary

Cross-referral requested

Research group

None

Proposed double-weighted

Double-weighted statement

Reserve for a double-weighted output

Non-English

English abstract