Frank Wardle

Swindon College — United Kingdom

Engineering · Physical Sciences

11h-index855citations26works0.02yr avg
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Research Topics

Tribology and Lubrication Engineering(13), Advanced machining processes and optimization(12), Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques(12), Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis(11), Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques(5)

Publications26 total

A novel bio-inspired compound restrictor for high-precision aerostatic bearings: design and evaluation
Precision Engineering·2025Open Access
List of Contributors
Elsevier eBooks·2018
Hybrid Machine Tool Design
Elsevier eBooks·2018· 4 cited
Gas-Lubricated Bearings
ASM International eBooks·2017
An integrated system for ultra-precision machine tool design in conceptual and fundamental design stage
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology·2015· 18 cited
Hydrostatic bearings
Elsevier eBooks·2015· 2 cited
Hydrodynamic herringbone and spiral grooved bearings
Elsevier eBooks·2015· 1 cited
Ball bearings
Elsevier eBooks·2015
Aerostatic bearings
Elsevier eBooks·2015· 4 cited
Aerodynamic herringbone and spiral grooved bearings
Elsevier eBooks·2015· 1 cited
Introduction
Elsevier eBooks·2015· 2 cited
Artificial Neural Networks for Controlling the Temperature of Internally Cooled Turning Tools
Modern Mechanical Engineering·2013· 5 citedOpen Access
A holistic integrated dynamic design and modelling approach applied to the development of ultraprecision micro-milling machines
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture·2009· 107 cited
Dynamic characteristics of a direct-drive air-bearing slide system with squeeze film damping
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology·2009· 11 cited
Design of a five-axis ultra-precision micro-milling machine—UltraMill. Part 1: holistic design approach, design considerations and specifications
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology·2009· 111 cited
Design of a five-axis ultra-precision micro-milling machine—UltraMill. Part 2: integrated dynamic modelling, design optimisation and analysis
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology·2009· 55 cited
Design of Precision Machines
Springer series in advanced manufacturing·2008· 2 cited
Design of ultraprecision machine tools with applications to manufacture of miniature and micro components
Journal of Materials Processing Technology·2005· 163 cited
Investigation of grooved hybrid air bearing performance
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part K Journal of Multi-body Dynamics·2004· 19 cited
A Novel FEA Model for the Integral Analysis of a Machine Tool and Machining Processes
Key engineering materials·2004· 4 citedOpen Access
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Frequent Co-authors

Kai Cheng(7), Dehong Huo(7), Xichun Luo(5), Wenlong Chang(3), David Webb(2), Steve Lacey(2), Wanqun Chen(2), Wenbin Zhong(2), Sun-Wah Poon(1), P.T. Stanev(1), John Corbett(1), Hao Su(1), Bo Jacobson(1), Colin W. Bond(1), C. Wilson(1), Timothy Minton(1), Saiful Anwar Che Ghani(1), Paul Fürstmann(1), Martin Roeder(1), Sebastian Richarz(1)