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  • Comparative study about dimensional accuracy and surface finish of constant-breadth cams manufactured by FFF and CNC Milling 

    Zayas Figueras, Enrique Ernesto; Buj Corral, Irene (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-02-02)
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    In this work, the design, manufacture and measurement process of constant-breadth cams is presented. The motion law of the cam was designed by means of Bézier curves and the corresponding design desmodromic constraints. ...
  • La temperatura de descarga y carcasa: comportamiento de compresores herméticos en países de clima tropical. 

    Arencibia Ávila, Karel; Fernández Periche, Francisco; Pérez Rodríguez, Roberto; Zayas Figueras, Enrique Ernesto (2022-07-19)
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    Open Access
    Conocer la temperatura de la descarga y carcasa de los compresores herméticos de refrigeración doméstica que operan en condiciones de clima tropical, permite garantizar el correcto funcionamiento y vida útil de estos ...
  • Comparative study about dimensional accuracy and form errors of FFF printed spur gears using PLA and Nylon 

    Buj Corral, Irene; Zayas Figueras, Enrique Ernesto (Elsevier, 2023-01)
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    In the present paper the comparison of dimensional accuracy and form errors of FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) 3D printed spur gears obtained in two different polymeric materials (PLA and Nylon-PA6) is presented. Two types ...
  • Impact of a Gamification Learning System on the Academic Performance of Mechanical Engineering Students 

    Pàmies Vilà, Rosa; Fabregat Sanjuan, Albert; Puig Ortiz, Joan; Jordi Nebot, Lluïsa; Hernández Fernández, Antonio (Tempus Publications, 2022-09-20)
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    This study examines the effects of using a gamification tool as a teaching strategy. Specifically, Kahoot! is evaluated as a tool for enhancing student learning. The activities were part of the laboratory sessions of the ...
  • Industrial robots fuel cell based hybrid power-trains: A comparison between different configurations 

    Ramos, Germán Andres; Montobbio de Pérez-Cabrero, Tomàs; Domènech Mestres, Carles; Costa Castelló, Ramon (2021-06-14)
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    Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular. One of the most promising possible solutions is one where a hybrid powertrain made up of a FC (Fuel Cell) and a battery is used. This type of vehicle offers great ...
  • Novel ball head screw and screwdriver design for implant-supported prostheses with angled channels: A finite element analysis 

    Farré Berga, Oriol; Cercadillo Ibarguren, Iñaki; Sánchez Torres, Alba; Domènech Mestres, Carles (2018-12-01)
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    The primary objective of this study was to design the optimal geometry of a novel screwdriver, create the grooves on a ball head screw, and demonstrate its resistance to a torque of up to 40 Ncm at angulations of 0°, 15°, ...
  • Link-based Performance Optimization of Spatial Mechanisms 

    Yihun, Yimesker; Bosworth, Kenneth; Pérez Gracia, Alba (2014-12)
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    In the design of spatial linkages, the finite-position kinematics is fully specified by the position of the joint axes, i.e., a set of lines in space. However, most of the tasks have additional requirements regarding motion ...
  • Dimensional Synthesis of Wristed Binary Hands 

    Hassanzadeh, Neda; Pérez Gracia, Alba (2016-04)
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    Open Access
    The kinematic synthesis applied to tree topologies is a tool for the design of multi-fingered robotic hands, for a simultaneous task of all fingertips. Even though traditionally wrists and hands have been designed separately, ...
  • A Task-based Design Methodology for Robotic Exoskeletons 

    Heidari, Omid; Wolbrecht, Eric; Pérez Gracia, Alba; Yihun, Yimesker (Sage Publications, 2018-11)
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    This study is aimed at developing a task-based methodology for the design of robotic exoskeletons. This is in contrast to prevailing research efforts, which attempt to mimic the human limb, where each human joint is given ...
  • Mixed Position and Twist Space Synthesis of 3R Chains 

    Hassanzadeh, Neda; Pérez Gracia, Alba (MDPI AG, 2022)
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    Mixed-position kinematic synthesis is used to not only reach a certain number of precision positions, but also impose certain instantaneous motion conditions at those positions. In the traditional approach, one end-effector ...
  • Design for the Automation of an AMBU Spur II Manual Respirator 

    Domènech Mestres, Carles; Blanco Romero, María Elena; Fuente Morató, Albert de la; Ayala Chauvin, Manuel (2021-02-21)
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    Open Access
    This article shows the design of a device to automatize an Ambu Spur II manual respirator. The aim of this compassionate medicine device is to provide an emergency alternative to conventional electric respirators—which are ...
  • New matrix methodology for algorithmic transparency in assembly line balancing using a genetic algorithm 

    Anel Gracia, Juan Ignacio; Català Calderon, Pau; Serra Serra, Moisès; Domenech Léga, Bruno (Elsevier, 2022-01-13)
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    Open Access
    This article focuses on the Mixed-Model Assembly Line Balancing single-target problem of type 2 with single-sided linear assembly line configurations, which is common in the industrial environment of small and medium-sized ...

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