Zhang Xian
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2
Total Citations
5
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2
About
Zhang Xian is a pioneering researcher in precision manufacturing and surface finishing, with a focused expertise in flexible polishing technologies for complex curved surfaces. His major contributions center on the development of spinning-inflated-ballonet polishing tools and robotic gasbag polishing techniques—innovations that address the longstanding challenge of achieving uniform, high-quality finishes on molds and freeform surfaces. By introducing a spherical, air-pressure-controlled polishing head covered with abrasive cloth, Zhang enabled real-time adjustment of contact force and compliance, dramatically improving process stability and material removal efficiency. His work on contact analysis and finite element modeling of robotic gasbag polishing further advanced the understanding of flexible abrasive interactions, demonstrating how rubber cushioning can engage nearly all abrasive particles in the contact zone for more effective finishing. Although his most-cited papers (2007–2008) have accumulated modest citation counts (3 and 2, respectively), their foundational concepts have influenced subsequent research in compliant polishing tools and robotic surface finishing. Zhang’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging theoretical contact mechanics with practical industrial applications, offering a robust framework for automated polishing of molds and curved surfaces—a critical need in aerospace, automotive, and optics manufacturing.
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