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Russian Engineering Research

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Vol. 38, No. 1, 2018

A simultaneous English language translation of this journal is available from Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.
Distributed worldwide by Springer. Russian Engineering Research ISSN 1068-798X.

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Geometric Synthesis of the Planetary Mechanism for a Rotary Hydraulic Machine

G. Yu. Volkov, D. A. Kurasov and M. V. Gorbunov p. 1  abstract

Optimizing the Support of a Stellar Sensor

A. D. Novokshenov, P. A. Marchenko, A. S. Nemov and A. I. Borovkov p. 7  abstract

Factors Affecting the Life of Semiconductor Spark Igniters in Gas-Turbine Engines

F. A. Gizatullin and R. M. Salikhov p. 13  abstract

Improving Operational Reliability by Means of Artificial Intelligence

V. I. Serdyukov, N. A. Serdyukova and S. I. Shishkina p. 15  abstract

Optimizing the Support Polygon of a Wheeled Excavator in Terms of Stability

K. P. Mandrovskiy and Y. I. Tyurin p. 19  abstract

Determining the Force Exerted by a Stepped Punch

A. M. Dmitriev and N. V. Korobova p. 22  abstract

Influence of Heat Treatment on the Properties of Nickel–Chromium–Silicon Bronze Wire

D. A. Bespalov, E. Yu. Remshev, G. A. Danilin, G. A. Vorob’eva and V. A. Pekhov p. 29  abstract

Drilling of Hard Rock by Means of Polycrystalline Diamond Inserts

V. G. Borovskii, E. A. Neginskii, O. S. Ott and A. R. Maslov p. 33  abstract

Manufacture of a Wear-Resistant Pipeline Knuckle Bend: Theoretical Principles

I. N. Karelin and V. D. Sedykh p. 36  abstract

Strengthening Chamfer at the Rear Surface of Ceramic Thread Cutters

A. S. Yamnikov, A. O. Chuprikov and A. I. Khar’kov p. 40  abstract

Management of Digital Equipment in Preproduction by Means of Uniform Numeric Control Language

Yu. S. Balashova, S. G. Zarubin and A. E. Leont’ev p. 44  abstract

Laser Surface Alloying of Aluminum Alloys

V. D. Aleksandrov, L. G. Petrova and A. S. Sergeeva p. 49  abstract

Improving the Properties of Low-Alloy and Carbon Steel Tools by Cyclic Nitriding

I. S. Belashova, L. G. Petrova, V. D. Aleksandrov and P. E. Demin p. 53  abstract

Wastewater Treatment at Machine-Tool and Auto Plants

V. V. Burenin, E. S. Ivanina, A. I. Ryabchinskii, V. B. Borisevich and V. I. Karagodin p. 57  abstract

New Hydraulic Filters for Industrial Wastewater Treatment

V. V. Burenin, A. V. Postolit, A. A. Khaziev, A. P. Boldin and N. O. Bludyan p. 61  abstract

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