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May 2007
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
In this Issue
Editorial
Editorial
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 465.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2734724
Topics:
Performance
Research Papers
Decision-Based Approach for Reliability Design
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 466–475.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712213
Topics:
Design
,
Failure
,
Probability
,
Reliability
,
Uncertainty
,
Preferences
An Analysis of Sketching Skill and Its Role in Early Stage Engineering Design
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 476–482.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712214
Topics:
Design
,
Engineering design
,
Performance
,
Teams
,
Students
Relating Design Process to Quality: A Virtual Design of Experiments Approach
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 483–490.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712215
Design Process Error Proofing: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis of the Design Process
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 491–501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712216
Topics:
Design
,
Errors
,
Failure mode and effects analysis
,
Failure mechanisms
A Structured Search for Novel Manufacturing Processes Leading to a Periodic Table of Ring Rolling Machines
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 502–511.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712217
Topics:
Machinery
,
Manufacturing
An Energy Efficient Manipulator Design Approach: Application to a Leg in Swing Phase
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 512–519.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712218
Topics:
Actuators
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Design
,
Gravity (Force)
,
Knee
,
Springs
,
Manipulators
,
Design methodology
,
Inertia (Mechanics)
,
Machinery
Kinematic Design of a Two Contact Points Haptic Interface for the Thumb and Index Fingers of the Hand
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 520–529.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712219
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Haptics
,
End effectors
,
Design
,
Stiffness
,
Torque
,
Actuators
,
Optimization
Kinematic Design of a 5-DOF Hybrid Robot with Large Workspace/Limb–Stroke Ratio
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 530–537.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712220
Topics:
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Robots
,
Machinery
,
Scanning probe microscopy
,
Rotation
Study of the Base Curve and Formation of Singular Points on the Tooth Profile of Noncircular Gears
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 538–545.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712221
Controlling the Frequency Content of Inertia Forces in Dwelling Cam-Follower Systems
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 546–552.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712222
Topics:
Cams
,
Inertia (Mechanics)
,
Vibration
,
Vibration control
,
Displacement
,
Kinematics
,
Machinery
Technical Briefs
Study on Structural Lightweight Design of Automotive Front Side Rail Based on Response Surface Method
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 553–557.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712223
Topics:
Design
,
Rails
,
Response surface methodology
,
Vehicles
,
Simulation
,
Weight (Mass)
Kinematics and Closed Optimal Design of a Kind of PRRRP Parallel Manipulator
J. Mech. Des. May 2007, 129(5): 558–563.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2712224
Topics:
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
Stiffness
