Article

Fountas, N. A., Benhadj-Djilali, R., Stergiou, C. I. and Vaxevanidis, N. M. (2019) An integrated framework for optimizing sculptured surface CNC tool paths based on direct software object evaluation and viral intelligence. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 30(4), pp. 1581-1599. ISSN (print) 0956-5515

Fountas, Nikolaos A., Vaxevanidis, Nikolaos M., Stergiou, Constantinos I. and Benhadj-Djilali, Redha (2019) Globally optimal tool paths for sculptured surfaces with emphasis to machining error and cutting posture smoothness. International Journal of Production Research, 57(17), pp. 5478-5498. ISSN (print) 0020-7543

Fountas, N. A., Vaxevanidis, N. M., Stergiou, C. I. and Benhadj-Djilali, R. (2017) A virus-evolutionary multi-objective intelligent tool path optimization methodology for 5-axis sculptured surface CNC machining. Engineering with Computers, 33(3), pp. 375-391. ISSN (print) 0177-0667

Fountas, Nikolaos A., Vaxevanidis, Nikolaos M., Stergiou, Constantinos I. and Benhadj-Djilali, Redha (2016) Precision sculptured surface CNC machining using cutter location data. Key Engineering Materials, 686, pp. 224-233. ISSN (print) 1013-9826

Fountas, N., Vaxevanidisa, N., Stergiou, C. and Benhadj-Djilali, R. (2015) Evaluation of 3- and 5-axis sculptured surface machining in CAM environment through design of experiments. International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 28(3), pp. 278-296. ISSN (print) 0951-192X

Fountas, Nikolaos, Vaxevanidis, Nikolaos, Stergiou, Constantinos and Benhadj-Djilali, Redha (2014) Development of a software-automated intelligent sculptured surface machining optimization environment. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 75(5-8), pp. 909-931. ISSN (print) 0268-3768

Book Section

Fountas, N. A., Vaxevanidis, N. M., Stergiou, C. I. and Benhadj-Djilali, R. (2020) A multi-objective tool path optimization methodology for sculptured surfaces based on experimental data and heuristic search. In: Kumar, Kaushik , Zindani, Divya and Davim, J. Paulo, (eds.) Digital manufacturing and assembly systems in industry 4.0. Boca Raton, U.S. : CRC Press. pp. 101-140. (Science, Technology, and Management) ISBN 9781138612723

Fountas, Nikolaos A., Vaxevanidis, Nikolaos M., Stergiou, Constantinos I. and Benhadj-Djilali, Redha (2015) Intelligent CNC tool path optimization for sculptured surface machining through a virus-evolutionary genetic algorithm. In: Davim, J. Paulo, (ed.) Modern manufacturing engineering. Cham, Switzerland : Springer International Publishing. pp. 143-177. (Materials forming, machining and tribology) ISSN (print) 2195-0911 ISBN 9783319201511

Fountas, N.A., Vaxevanidis, N.M., Stergiou, C.I. and Benhadj-Djilali, R. (2013) Optimum CNC free-form surface machining through design of experiments in CAM software. In: Davim, J. Paulo, (ed.) Modern mechanical engineering: research, development and education. Springer. pp. 243-284. (Materials Forming, Machining and Tribology) ISBN 9783642451751

Conference or Workshop Item

Fountas, N. A., Zivkovic, S., Benhadj-Djilali, R., Stergiou, C. I., Majstorovic, V. D. and Vaxevanidis, N. M. (2017) Intelligent dual curve-driven tool path optimization and virtual CMM inspection for sculptured surface CNC machining. In: 5th International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Technologies (NEWTECH); 05 - 09 Jun 2017, Belgrade, Serbia.

Fountas, N.A, Stergiou, C.I., Vaxevanidis, N.M. and Benhadj-Djilali, R. (2017) A generic multi-axis post-processor engine for optimal CNC data creation and intelligent surface machining. In: 9th International Congress on Precision Machining; 06 - 09 Sep 2017, Glyfada, Greece. (Submitted)

Fountas, Nikolaos A., Vaxevanidis, Nikolaos M., Stergiou, Constantinos I. and Benhadj-Djilali, Redha (2015) Quality research on the performance of a virus-evolutionary genetic algorithm for optimized sculptured surface CNC machining, through standard benchmarks. In: 9th International Quality Conference May 2015 Center for Quality, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac; 04 - 05 Jun 2015, Kragujevac, Serbia. ISBN 9788663350151

Fountas, Nikolaos A., Kechagias, John, Benhadj-Djilali, Redha, Stergiou, Constantinos I. and Vaxevanidis, Nikolaos M. (2014) Optimizing 5-axis sculptured surface finish machining through design of experiments and neural networks. In: 12th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis; 5-27 Jun 2014, Copenhagen, Denmark. (ASME 2014 12th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis Volume 1) ISBN 9780791845837

Fountas, N.A., Vaxevanidis, N.M., Stergiou, C.I. and Benhadj-Djilali, R. (2013) Surface error investigation on finish-machined sculptured models simulated in CAM software. In: 13th International Conference ″Research and Development in Mechanical Industry″ RaDMI 2013; 12-15 Sept 2015, Kopaonik, Serbia. ISBN 9788660750428

Thesis

Fountas, Nikolaos A. (2019) A virus-evolutionary, multi-objective intelligent tool path optimisation methodology for sculptured surface CNC machining. (PhD thesis), Kingston University, .