International Journal of Automation Technology, Volume 17

Volume 17, Number 1, January 2023

Special Issue on Advanced Abrasive Processing Technologies

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  Minoru Ota, Hirofumi Suzuki, Kazuhito Ohashi, Takazo Yamada:
  Editorial: Advanced Abrasive Processing Technologies. 3-4
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  Chieko Kuji, Kuniyuki Izumita, Keita Shimada, Masayoshi Mizutani, Keiichi Sasaki, Tsunemoto Kuriyagawa:
  Influence of the Impact Angle on Machining in Powder Jet Processing. 5-13
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  Masakazu Fujimoto, Masashi Fujita:
  Three-Dimensional Evaluation of Microscopic Wheel Surface Topography in Creep Feed Grinding Using Ceramics Grinding Wheel. 14-20
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  Gen Uchida, Takazo Yamada, Yuta Iwasaki:
  Evaluation of Dressing Condition Based on Quantification of Grinding Wheel Surface Conditions. 21-31
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  Tappei Oyamada, Akira Mizobuchi, Tohru Ishida:
  Effects of Bit Shape of Electroplated Diamond Tool Used for Drilling Small Diameter Holes in Glass Plate on Machining Fluid Flow and Chip Discharge. 32-39
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  Tappei Kawasato, Hinata Takamaru, Kazuhisa Hamazono, Masahiko Fukuta, Katsutoshi Tanaka, Yusuke Chiba, Mikinori Nagano, Hidebumi Kato, Yasuhiro Kakinuma:
  Slurry Conditions for Reaction-Induced Slurry-Assisted Grinding of Optical Glass Lens. 40-46
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  Yohei Hashimoto, Yugo Nakayama, Tatsuaki Furumoto, Akihito Sekiya, Tetsuya Yamada, Tatsuki Kawahara, Akira Hosokawa:
  Finishing Speed Improvement Using Side Cover Plates in Gyro Finishing. 47-54
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  Kenichiro Yoshitomi, Yoshinori Shimada, Atsunobu Une:
  Development of High-Speed Rotation Polishing System with Slurry Confinement and Friction-State Control. 55-63

Regular Papers

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  Liyun Xing:
  Research on the Positioning and Recognition of an Intelligent Inspection Robot in Substations. 65-70
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  Takashi Tanizaki, Kazuya Yamada, Shigemasa Nakagawa, Hideki Katagiri:
  Scheduling Algorithm Using Path Relinking for Production Process with Crane Interference. 71-80

Volume 17, Number 2, March 2023

Special Issue on Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Production Engineering

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  Keiichi Nakamoto, Keigo Takasugi:
  Editorial: Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Production Engineering. 91
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  Kenta Mizuhara, Daisuke Nakamichi, Wataru Yanagihara, Yasuhiro Kakinuma:
  Machine Learning-Based Shape Error Estimation Using the Servomotor Current Generated During Micro-Milling of a Micro-Lens Mold. 92-102
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  Keigo Takasugi, Naohiko Suzuki, Yoshiyuki Kaneko, Naoki Asakawa:
  Diagnosis Method of Lubrication Failure by Coolant Immersion for a CNC Lathe Spindle. 103-111
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  Akio Hayashi, Yoshitaka Morimoto:
  Study on Process Design Based on Language Analysis and Image Discrimination Using CNN Deep Learning. 112-119
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  Naofumi Komura, Kazuma Matsumoto, Shinji Igari, Takashi Ogawa, Sho Fujita, Keiichi Nakamoto:
  Computer Aided Process Planning for Rough Machining Based on Machine Learning with Certainty Evaluation of Inferred Results. 120-127
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  Takumu Yoshikawa, Fumihiro Nakamura, Eisuke Sogabe, Keiichi Nakamoto:
  Acquisition of Skills for Process Planning Through Eye Tracking When Understanding Mechanical Drawings. 128-135
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  Koji Nishida, Masatoshi Itoh, Keiichi Nakamoto:
  Augmented Reality-Based System for Skill Transfer of Workpiece Fixturing in Turning Operations. 136-143
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  Hidetake Tanaka, Kippei Yamada, Tatsuki Ikari:
  Feasibility Study of Laser-Assisted Incremental Forming for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermo Plastic Based on 3D-CAD Data. 144-155
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  Shuohan Wang, Fuminobu Kimura, Shuaijie Zhao, Eiji Yamaguchi, Yuuka Ito, Yukinori Suzuki, Yusuke Kajihara:
  Statistical and Artificial Intelligence Analyses of Blast Treatment Condition Effects on Blast-Assisted Injection Molded Direct Joining. 156-166
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  Isamu Nishida, Hayato Sawada, Keiichi Shirase:
  Automated Generation of Product Assembly Order Based on Geometric Constraints Between Parts. 167-175
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  Hayata Shibuya, Yukie Nagai:
  Automatic Parts Correspondence Determination for Transforming Assemblies via Local and Global Geometry Processing. 176-182

Regular Papers

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  Yutaka Nomaguchi, Ryotaro Senoo, Shinya Fukutomi, Keishiro Hara, Kikuo Fujita:
  Utilization Method and Effect Evaluation of Systems Thinking in Future Design: Comparative Analysis of Policy-Making Workshops in Local Governments. 183-193

Volume 17, Number 3, May 2023

Special Issue on Human Digital Twin Technology

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  Mitsunori Tada, Tetsunari Inamura:
  Editorial: Human Digital Twin Technology. 205
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  Fernando Ardilla, Azhar Aulia Saputra, Naoyuki Kubota:
  Multi-Scale Batch-Learning Growing Neural Gas Efficiently for Dynamic Data Distributions. 206-216
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  Yuji Kumano, Suguru Kanoga, Masataka Yamamoto, Hiroshi Takemura, Mitsunori Tada:
  Estimating Whole-Body Walking Motion from Inertial Measurement Units at Wrist and Heels Using Deep Learning. 217-225
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  Kaito Hara, Satoki Tsuichihara, Yasutake Takahashi:
  Motion Analysis of the Torso and the Elbow During Picking and Placing Heavy Object on Shelf. 226-236
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  Shino Matsuura, Kazuhiko Hirata, Hiroaki Kimura, Yoshitaka Iwamoto, Makoto Takahashi, Yui Endo, Mitsunori Tada, Tsubasa Maruyama, Yuichi Kurita:
  Motion Measurement and Analysis for Functional Independence Measure. 237-247
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  Ryo Hanashima, Takumi Tokuda, Masaaki Mochimaru, Junji Ohyama:
  Effect of Perspective and Visuo-Tactile Feedback in Virtual Reality-Based Posture Learning. 248-261
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  Sayaka Shibuya, Noriyuki Shido, Ryosuke Shirai, Kazuya Sase, Koki Ebina, XiaoShuai Chen, Teppei Tsujita, Shunsuke Komizunai, Taku Senoo, Atsushi Konno:
  Proposal of Simulation-Based Surgical Navigation and Development of Laparoscopic Surgical Simulator that Reflects Motion of Surgical Instruments in Real-World. 262-276
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  Ryuma Niiyama, Masahiro Ikeda, Young Ah Seong:
  Inflatable Humanoid Cybernetic Avatar for Physical Human-Robot Interaction. 277-283
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  Tetsunari Inamura:
  Digital Twin of Experience for Human-Robot Collaboration Through Virtual Reality. 284-291
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  Yui Endo, Tsubasa Maruyama, Mitsunori Tada:
  DhaibaWorks: A Software Platform for Human-Centered Cyber-Physical Systems. 292-304

Regular Papers

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  Luis Garcia, Uwe Bielke, Cornelius Neumann, Rainer Börret:
  Machine Learning Based Position Prediction of a Target Tracked by Multi-Aperture Positioning System. 305-313

Volume 17, Number 4, July 2023

Special Issue on Recent Trends in Additive Manufacturing

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  Tatsuaki Furumoto, Hiroyuki Sasahara:
  Editorial: Recent Trends in Additive Manufacturing. 325
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  Hiroyuki Taguchi, Yohei Kunimatsu, Hiroyuki Narahara:
  Effect of FDM Processing Conditions on Snap-Fit Characteristic in Assembly. 326-334
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  Mitsuyoshi Yoshida, Tatsuaki Furumoto, Kazuaki Sakuma, Kai Kawasaki, Kazuyuki Itagaki:
  Experimental Investigation of Spatter Particle Behavior and Improvement in Build Quality in PBF-LB. 335-345
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  Mitsugu Yamaguchi, Kotaro Tsubouchi, Asako Kamimoto, Shinnosuke Yamada, Kenji Sugiyama, Tatsuaki Furumoto:
  Influence of Oxygen Concentration in Building Environment and Oxidation Extent of Maraging Steel on Spatter Generation Behavior in Powder Bed Fusion. 346-355
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  Akira Nishiyama, Shun Kayashima, Nobuyuki Sumi, Takashi Hashimoto, Takeyuki Abe, Jun'ichi Kaneko:
  Process Planning with Removal of Melting Penetration and Temper Colors in 5-Axis Hybrid Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing. 356-368
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  Atsushi Ezura, Satoshi Abe, Tatsuaki Furumoto, Toshihiko Sasaki, Jiro Sakamoto:
  Study on Laser Scan Strategy for Correcting Anisotropic Residual Stress Distribution and Reducing Warpage in Structures Fabricated by PBF-LB/M. 369-377
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  Kazuyuki Morishita, Taichi Yamaguchi, Kentaro Wada, Junichiro Yamabe:
  Technique for Introducing Internal Defects with Arbitrary Sizes and Locations in Metals via Additive Manufacturing and Evaluation of Fatigue Properties. 378-387
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  Satoshi Abe, Seiichi Uemoto, Masanori Morimoto:
  Advantages of Injection Mold with Hybrid Process of Metal Powder Bed Fusion and Subtractive Process. 388-397

Regular Papers

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  Kyoto Nozaki, Changjian Ying, Yuichiro Matsuura, Kimitoshi Yamazaki:
  Manipulation Planning for Wiring Connector-Attached Cables Considering Linear Object's Deformability. 399-409
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  Thitipat Permpatdechakul, Panart Khajornrungruang, Keisuke Suzuki, Shotaro Kutomi:
  Study on a Novel Peeling of Nano-Particle (PNP) Process for Localized Material Removal on a 4H-SiC Surface by Controllable Magnetic Field. 410-421

Volume 17, Number 5, September 2023

Special Issue on the Latest Machine Tool and Manufacturing Technologies

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  Hayato Yoshioka:
  Editorial: the Latest Machine Tool and Manufacturing Technologies. 433
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  Hiroyuki Kodama, Shota Matsuno, Naoyuki Shibata, Kazuhito Ohashi:
  Effect of Vibration Behavior in Low-Frequency Vibration Cutting on Surface Properties of Workpiece. 434-448
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  Haruhiko Suwa, Kazuya Oda, Koji Murakami:
  Anomalous Change Detection in Drilling Process Using Variational Autoencoder with Temperature Near Drill Edge. 449-457
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  Hibiki Yamazaki, Jiang Zhu, Tomohisa Tanaka:
  Study on the Surface Enhancement of Thin-Walled Metallic Materials Using a Novel Double-Side Burnishing Tool. 458-468
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  Hiroshi Sawano, Yasuhiro Kodama:
  Shell Forming for Improving Additional Cutting Properties of Additively Manufactured Parts. 469-476
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  Yukitoshi Ihara, Souma Kajino, Yuto Inoue:
  Feasibility of 8-Shaped Motion Test for Five-Axis Machining Center. 477-485
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  Akinori Saito, Yoji Jimba:
  Simple Measuring of Positioning Accuracy for Machining Centers Using Image Matching. 486-493
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  Shingo Tajima, Satoshi Iwamoto, Hayato Yoshioka:
  Posture Optimization in Robot Machining with Kinematic Redundancy for High-Precision Positioning. 494-503
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  Soichi Ibaraki, Kandai Kawano:
  On Thermal Positioning Error of a Planar Robot Arm over Entire Workspace. 504-511
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  Shumon Wakiya, Ryota Ishida, Jumpei Kusuyama, Yohichi Nakao:
  Temperature Control Performance of a Built-In Motor Spindle by Developed Temperature Feedback Control System. 512-520
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  Ryota Someno, Kentaro Imai, Yuichiro Matsumoto, Souta Matsusaka, Sho Itoh, Hirofumi Hidai, Akira Chiba, Noboru Morita:
  Effects of Temperature and Relative Humidity on Crack Propagation Behavior During Wheel Scribing of Alkali-Free Glass Sheet. 521-528
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  Fengmin Ji, Kentaro Imai, Weimin Lin:
  A Study of Depth of Cut and Wear in Precision Grinding of CVD-SiC. 529-535

Volume 17, Number 6, November 2023

The Best Paper Award 2023 and The Best Review Award 2023

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  Editorial: Congratulations! The Best Paper Award 2023 and The Best Review Award 2023. 547-550

Special Issue on Recent Progress in Precision Engineering

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  Toshiyuki Enomoto, Tatsuya Sugihara:
  Editorial: Recent Progress in Precision Engineering. 551
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  Xiaoqi Song, Kenji Suzuki, Weiming He, Tohru Ihara:
  Investigation of the Influence of Built-Up Layer on the Stress State in the Primary Shear Zone Using Particle Image Velocimetry Analysis. 552-563
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  Hideyuki Fujii, Yukio Takahashi, Jiei Hodohara, Norikazu Suzuki, Yuki Yamada, Yasuhiro Imabeppu, Naruhiro Irino:
  Estimation of Hardness and Residual Stress on End-Milled Surfaces Using Linear Regression Model. 564-574
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  Afif Hamzens, Kento Kitamura, Shota Mochizuki, Leapheng Uon, Hiromasa Ohmi, Hiroaki Kakiuchi:
  Organosilicon-Based Thin Film Formation in Very High-Frequency Plasma Under Atmospheric Pressure. 575-582
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  Tomohiro Koyano, Taisei Hokin, Tatsuaki Furumoto:
  Effect of Pulse Conditions on Machining Characteristics in Bipolar-Pulse Electrochemical Machining of Cemented Carbide. 583-593
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  Ryosuke Tawara, Chiaki Tanuma, Yutaka Tanaka:
  Development of Additive Printing System Using Slant Direct-Drive Parallel Mechanism. 594-602
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  Saki Amaki, Yohei Kato, Tomomi Sudo, Takahiro Kono, Arata Kaneko:
  Fabrication of Nano- and Micro-Structured PPy Electrode and its Application to Electroporation to Cell. 603-609
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  Tomoko Aoki, Erika Yamamoto, Hiroshi Masuda:
  Detection of Multiscale Deterioration from Point-Clouds of Furnace Walls. 610-618

Regular Papers

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  Isamu Nishida, Eiki Yamada, Hidenori Nakatsuji:
  Automated Process Planning System for Machining Injection Molding Dies Using CAD Models of Product Shapes in STL Format. 619-626
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  Minoru Yamashita, Nozomi Minowa, Makoto Nikawa:
  Simple Contact Sensor for Material on Die in Sheet Hydroforming. 627-633