Robert L. Norton

Publications

Books

Norton, R. L., ed., Chap 7, Cams and Followers, in Modern Kinematics, A. Erdman ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1993, ISBN 0-471-55459-6.
Norton, R. L., Design of Machinery: An Introduction to the Synthesis and Analysis of Mechanisms and Machines, McGraw-Hill Inc., New York,
- First Edition: 743 pp., McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 1992. (Hardbound) ISBN 0-07-909702-2.
- Second Edition: 832 pp., McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 1999. (Hardbound) ISBN 0-07-913272-3
- Second Edition, New Media Version: 832 pp., McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 2000. (Hardbound) ISBN 0-07-242351-X
- Third Edition: 858 pp., McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 2004. (Hardbound) ISBN 0-07-247046-1
- Fourth Edition: 848 pp, McGraw-Hill Inc., New York, 2008. (Hardbound) ISBN 978-0-07-312158-4
- First International Edition (in English - Softbound): McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 1992, ISBN 0-070112728-3.
- Third International Edition (in English - Softbound): McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 2004, ISBN 0-07-121496-8
- Korean Translation: Hee Joong Dang Co. Ltd, Seoul, Korea, 1995. (Hardbound), ISBN 89-386-5025-1
- Chinese Translation: McGraw-Hill International Enterprise Limited. 1994. (Softbound). ISBN 957-9453-57-8
- Spanish Translation: McGraw-Hill International Enterprise Limited. (Softbound). 1995. ISBN 970-10-0820-0
Norton, R. L., Machine Design: An Integrated Approach, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.
- First Edition: 1072 pp., (Hardbound) 1996, ISBN 0-13-555475-6, ISBN 0-13-565011-9.
- First International Edition: (in English - Softbound) 1072 pp., 1996, ISBN 0-13-254012-6.
- Revised Printing. Prentice-Hall, 1072 pp., 1998, (Hardbound) ISBN 0-13-897802-6.
- Second Edition: Prentice-Hall, 1104 pp., 2000, (Hardbound). ISBN 0-13-017706
- Third Edition: Prentice-Hall, 998 pp., 2005, (Hardbound). ISBN 0-13-148190-8
- Second International Edition: (in English - Softbound) 1104 pp., 2000. ISBN 0-13-019390-9
- Korean Translation: Prentice-Hall, (Hardbound). 1998. ISBN 89-450-3027-1
- Spanish Translation: Prentice-Hall, (Softbound). 1999. ISBN 970-17-0257-3
- Portugese Translation :Prentice-Hall, (Hardbound). 2004. ISBN 85-363-0273-9
Norton, R. L., Cam Design and Manufacturing Handbook, 2002, Industrial Press, NY ISBN 0-8311-3122-5

Book Reviews

"Motor Vehicle Dynamics: Modeling and Simulation", by G. Genta. Reviewed by R. L. Norton in Applied Mechanics Reviews, Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1998.
"Machinery Malfunction, Diagnosis, and Correction", by R. C. Eisemann Sr. and R. C. Eisemann, Jr. Reviewed by R. L. Norton in Applied Mechanics Reviews.
"Exact Constraint: Machine Design Using Kinematic Principles," by D. L. Blanding.Reviewed by R. L. Norton in Applied Mechanics Reviews, Volume 53, Number 3, March 2000.
"Mechanism Design: Enumeration of Kinematic Structures According to Function. " by Lung-Wen Tsai. Reviewed by R.L . Norton in Applied Mechanics Reviews,Volume 54, Number 5, September 2001.

Computer Programs

Norton, R. L., "FOURBAR - A Program for the Synthesis and Analysis of the Fourbar Linkage", ©1998.
Norton, R. L., "FIVEBAR - A Program for the Design and Analysis of the Geared Fivebar Linkage", ©1998.
Norton, R. L., "SIXBAR - A Program for the Design and Analysis of the Sixbar Linkage", ©1998.
Norton, R. L., "SLIDER - A Program for the Design and Analysis of the Offset Slider-Crank Linkage", ©1998.
Norton, R. L., "DYNACAM - A Program for the Design and Analysis of Cam-Follower Systems", ©1998.
Norton, R. L., "ENGINE - A Program for the Design and Analysis of IC Engines and Compressors", ©1998.
Norton, R. L., "MATRIX - A Program for the Solution of Systems of Linear Equations", ©1998.
Norton, R. L., "MOHR - A Program for the Calculation of Principal Stresses and Mohr Circles", ©2000.

Refereed Journal Articles

Birtwell, S. C., Giron, F., Ruiz, U., Norton, R. L., and Soroff, H. S.: "The Regional Hemodynamic Response to Synchronous External Pressure Assist." 14:462-465, Transaction of the ASAIO, 1970.
Norton, R. L., Kataoka, K., Birtwell, W. C., and Soroff, H. S.: "Effects of Change of Ambient Pressure Differential on the Effectiveness of Peripheral External Asst." 17:169-173, Transactions, 1971.
Zhang, C. E., Norton, R. L., Hammond, T., "Optimization of Parameters for Specified Path Generation Using an Atlas of Coupler Curves of Geared Five Bar Linkages", Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 19, No. 6, 1984.
Norton, R. L.: "Fourbar and Geared Fivebar Analysis Programs for the Apple Computer", Mechanism and Machine Theory Vol. 20 #4, 1985.
Norton, R. L., "Teaching Kinematics with Microcomputers," Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, June, 1984., Also published in the CoED Journal Vol. VI No. 1 March, 1986. (J. Curtis Award and Merle Miller Award for best presentation/best journal article in ASEE CoED Division)
Norton, R. L., "Effect of Manufacturing Method on Dynamic Performance of Eccentric Cams - Part I, Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol.23, No. 3, pp 191-200, 1988. (Proctor and Gamble Best Paper Award).
Norton, R. L., "Effect of Manufacturing Method on Dynamic Performance of Double Dwell Cams, Part II," Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol.23, No.3, pp 201-208, 1988. (Proctor and Gamble Best Paper Award).
Norton, R. L, Jacques, D., "High Order Cams Deliver Some of Their Promise," Machine Design, pp 138-140, September 11, 1986.
Norton, R. L., Jacques, D., "Correlation of Cam Profile Design and Manufacturing Method with Dynamic Performance of the Follower", Manufacturing Simulation and Processes, ASME PED V20, pp. 221-236, 1986.
Norton, R. L., Levasseur, D., Pettit, A., Dillich, S., "Effect of Initial Surface Roughness on Dynamic Performance of Plate Cams", Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Vol. 3 p. 1691-1694, Bautista et al eds., Pergamon Press, London, New York, 1987.
Norton, R. L., "Analysis of the Effect of Manufacturing Methods and Heat Treatment on the Performance of Double Dwell Cams" Mechanism and Machine Theory, V23, No. 6, pp. 461-474, 1988.
Norton, R. L., "Teaching Cam Design Using the Graphics Microcomputer", J. Appl. Eng. Education, Pergamon Press, London, Vol.4, No. 2, pp 151-160., 1988.
Norton, R. L., "Teaching Dynamics of Machinery Using the Graphics Microcomputer", J. Appl. Eng. Education, Pergamon Press, London, Vol. 4, No. 5, 1988.
Norton, R. L., "Teaching Dynamics of Mechanisms with the Graphics Microcomputer", Proc. ASEE Annual Conf., Grayson and Biedenbach, June, 1988, Vol.5, pp 1947-1955. Also in the CoED Journal Vol. IX, No. 3, Sept. 1989.
Norton, R. L., "Dynamic Apparatus for Dynamic Signal Analysis" the CoED Journal, ASEE, Vol II No. 1, January - March 1992, pp. 2-10.
Norton, R.., "MACHINERY - A Computer Aided Design Package for the Synthesis and Analysis of Linkages and Cams", the CoED Journal, ASEE, Vol II No. 2, Apr - Jun 1992, pp. 44 - 57. (1992 Merle Miller Award for best journal article).
Norton, R. L., Bernstein, R., "An Improved Laboratory Prototype Electrolarynx (LAPEL)" Annuals of Biomedical Eng., Vol 21, pp. 163 - 174, March 1993.
Norton, R. L., "Demonstration Programs for Digital Signal Processing", the CoED Journal Vol. IV No. 3 p.27, 1994.
Norton, R. L., Ault, H. K., Wiley, J., Parks, T., Calawa, R., and Wickstrand, M., "Bearing Forces as a Function of Mechanical Stiffness and Vibration Isolation in a Furbar Linkage", in Effects of Mechanical Stiffness and Vibration on Wear, ASTM STP 1247, Raymond G. Bayer, ED., American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1995.
Ault, H., and Norton, R. L., "Spline-Based Cam Functions for Minimum Kinetic Energy Follower Motion", Accepted for publication in Applied Mechanisms Journal.
Dimentberg, M. L. McGovern, R. L. Norton, J. Chapdelaine, R. Harrison, "Dynamics of an Unbalanced Shaft Interacting with a Limited Power Supply", Submitted to J. Vibration and Control , 1995.
Ault, H., and Norton, R. L., "Spline-Based Cam Functions for Minimum Kinetic Energy Follower Motion", Applied Mechanisms Journal, 1997.
Dimentberg, M. L. McGovern, R. L. Norton, J. Chapdelaine, R. Harrison, "Dynamics of an Unbalanced Shaft Interacting with a Limited Power Supply", J. Nonlinear Dynamics, 1997.
Norton, R. L., R. L. Stene, J. Westbrook III, D. Eovaldi, "Analyzing Vibrations in an IC Engine Valve Train." Transactions of the SAE. Sept. 1999

Proceedings

Norton, R. L., "Teaching CAD on the Apple Computer." Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference at Rochester Institute of Technology, June 19-22, 1983.
Norton, R. L., "Graphic Simulation of Puma Robot Motions on the Apple Computer." Proceedings of the 1983 ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference August 8-11, 1983 (Chicago)
Norton, R. L., Kearns, J. K., "Analysis and Redesign of Failed Laybeams in a High Speed Power Loom." Proceedings of the ASME Failure Prevention and Reliability Conference, September 11-14, 1983 (Dearborn, Michigan).
Norton, R. L., "Manufacturing Considerations in Cam Design." Proceedings of the 8th Applied Mechanisms Conference, September 19-21, 1983, St. Louis, Missouri.
Ault, H. K. and Norton, R. L., "Inexpensive Computer Graphics Using Micro Computers." Proceedings of the ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, October 17-19, 1983, Worcester, Mass.
Norton, R. L. and Asmus, D., "Student Robotics Projects at WPI". Proceedings of the ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, October 17-19, 1983, Worcester, Mass.
Norton, R. L.: "Interactive Design of Geared Five-bar Mechanisms on the Apple Micro Computer." Proc Int Conf on Eng and Computer Graphics, August 27, 1984 (Beijing, China).
Ault, H. K., and Norton, R. L., "Computer Aided Design of Sculptured Surfaces for Forged Structural Parts." Proc Int Conf on Engineering and Computer Graphics, 1984 (Beijing, China).
Norton, R. L., "An Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Cam Manufacturing Methods on Dynamic Performance—First Report". Proc. of the 11th Grantee’s Conference of the NSF Production Research and Technology Program, Carnegie Mellon U. Pittsburgh, PA, May 1984.
Norton, R. L., "Effect of Cam Manufacturing Method on Dynamic Performance and Fidelity of the Follower Acceleration Waveform," Proc. of the NSF/SME Manufacturing Systems Research Conference, May 14-17, 1985, Madison, Wisconsin.
Norton, R. L., Jacques, D., Braun, J., "Accuracy, Dynamic Performance and Audible Sound of Plate Cams Made by Various Methods," Presented at the ASME Design Engineering Conference, Columbus, Ohio October 5-8 1986, ASME paper 86-DET-103.
Bean, R., and Norton, R. L., "Adaptive Robotic Fine Positioning System" Proc. ASME International Computers in Engineering Conference Chicago. July 1986.
Norton, R. L., and S. Dillich, "An Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Run-in on the Dynamic Performance of Cams made by Various Methods", Proc. of the NSF/SME Manufacturing Systems Research Conference, 1987
Norton, R. L., A. Pettit, D. Levasseur, M. Savage, "On the Relative Merits of Alternate Manufacturing Methods and Heat Treatments in the Production of Plate Cams", Proc. of the First ASME Manufacturing International ’88 Conference, Atlanta, Ga. 1988.
Ault, H. K., and Norton, R. L., "Teaching Design in the Computer Classroom" Proc. of the 8th UPCAEDMC Conference, August 12- 15, 1990, pp 100 - 104.
Norton, R. L. ed., "Cams and Cam Follower Systems", in Proc. of The First Forty Years of Modern Kinematics, University of Minnesota, July 20 - 23, 1991.
Parks, T. J. Wiley, H. K. Ault, R. L. Norton, "CAD and Mechanism Analysis of a Fourbar Linkage", Int’l Aries User’s Group Meeting, May 2-5 1992,Lowell, Mass., pp. 237 - 260.
Norton, R. L., "Demonstration Programs for Digital Signal Processing", Proc of the ASEE Annual Conference, U. Illinois, Champaign - Urban, June 1993, vol. 1 pp. 8 - 91.
Ault, H., and Norton, R. L., "Spline - Based Cam Functions for Minimum Kinetic Energy Follower Motion", Proceedings of the 3rd Nat’l Conf. on Applied Mechanisms and Robotics, Cincinnati OH, Nov 8 - 10, 1993, vol 1, pp 2.1 - 2.6.
Bejune, D. J. David, W. Oullette, B. Zeilinski, R. L. Norton, "Design of a Walking Simulator", Proc. of the ASME 23rd Biennial Mechanisms Conference, DE - Vol 71, Machine Elements and Machine Dynamics, ASME, 1994, pp. 463 - 468 (refereed)
Dimentberg, M. J. Chadelaine, R. Harrison, R. L. Norton, "Passage Through Critical Speed with Limited Power by Switching System Stiffness", Proc. of the ASME Winter Annual meeting, Chicago IL, Nov. 13 - 18, AMD - vol. 192/DE - vol 78, Nonlinear and Stochastic Dynamics, ASME, 1994, p 57 - 67.
Norton, R. L., R. L. Stene, J. Westbrook III, D. Eovaldi, "Analyzing Vibrations in an IC Engine Valve Train." SAE Paper 980570, SAE International Convention, Detroit, MI., 1998
Norton, R. L., D. Eovaldi, J. Westbrook III, R. L. Stene, "Effect of Valve-Cam Ramps on Valve Train Dynamics," SAE Paper 1999-01-0801, SAE International Convention, Detroit, MI., March 1-4, 1999.
Plasse, B. P., Norton, R. L., "Dynamic Characterization of Microcellular Urethane Jounce Bumpers Under Impact Conditions," SAE Paper 1999-01-0035, SAE International Convention, Detroit, MI., March 1-4, 1999.
Norton, R. L., "In Search of the 'Perfect' Straight Line and Constant Velocity Too." Proceedings of the 6th Applied Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Cincinnati, OH, Dec 12-15., 1999.
Johnson, B, D. Retzke, D. Dewitt, R. L. Norton, J. R. Hall, "Approximation of IC Engine Valve Acceleration from Proximity Probe Displacement Data," SAE Paper 2001-01-0075, SAE International Convention, Detroit, MI., March, 2001.
Gordon, R. P., R. L. Norton, "Reduction of Impact and Vibration in an Industrial Cam-Follower System
Using the Splinedyne Method: A Case Study," DETC/MECH-34231, Proc. of the 2002 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference: Sep. 29-Oct. 2, 2002, Montreal, Canada
Norton, R. L., Gillis, C. A., C. N. Maynard, "Dynamic Modeling of the Typical Industrial Cam-Follower System Part 1: Single-Degree-of-Freedom Models," DETC/MECH-34232, Proc. of the 2002 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference: Sep. 29-Oct. 2, 2002, Montreal, Canada
Gillis, C. A., C. N. Maynard, R. L. Norton, "Dynamic Modeling of the Typical Industrial Cam-Follower System Part 2: Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Models," DETC/MECH-34233, Proc. of the 2002 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference: Sep. 29-Oct. 2, 2002, Montreal, Canada
Churchill W. L., E. Gilman, C. Gow, D. Yamartino, R. L. Norton, "Computer-Aided Design of a Mechanism for the Continuous, Automated Assembly of Two Parts at High Speed: A Case Study," DETC/MH-34374, Proc. of the 2002 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference: Sep. 29-Oct. 2, 2002, Montreal, Canada
Norton, R. L., C. O'Brien, P. Duperry, J. R. Hall, "Determining the Effective Spring Rate of Air Cylinders Used to Close Cam-Follower Joints," DETC/MECH-34280, Proc. of the 2002 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference: Sep. 29-Oct. 2, 2002, Montreal, Canada

Conference Presentations

Norton, R. L., "Engineering Applications of Computer Aided Design." Carl Gunnard Johnson Colloquium Series, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, February 15, 1983.
Norton, R. L., "Graphic Simulation of Puma Robot Motions on the Apple Computer." Interactive Computer Graphics Session, Cal Poly, Pomona, CA Jan. 4-7, 1983.
Norton, R. L., "Anacam—A Cam Design and Analysis Program for Microcomputers," Poster Session, ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 1984.
Norton, R. L., "Teaching Cam Design With the Graphics Microcomputer" Poster Session at the 1987 ASEE annual meeting Reno, Nevada, June 1987.
Norton, R. L., "Software Control in Microcomputer Laboratories at WPI", Invited Panel Discussion at the 1987 ASEE Annual Meeting, Reno, Nev., June 1987.
Norton, R. L., Akkoc., Lavelle, W., "Cepstral Analysis of the Transfer Function of Normal and Pathological Human Larynxes", Proc. of the IEEE 9th Annual Conference of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, November 13-16, 1987, Boston, Mass.
Norton, R. L., "Dynamic Apparatus for Dynamic Signal Analysis", Poster session at the ASEE annual meeting, New Orleans LA, June, 1991.
Norton, R. L., "Design Projects at WPI", Invited seminar at University of R. I., October, 1992.
Norton, R. L., "Computer Generation of Mohr’s Circles for Stress Analysis", presented at the ASEE Annual Conference, U. Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, June 1993.
Norton, R., L., "Mechanisms, Robotics and Manufacturing", invited panel member , The 3rd Applied Mechanisms and Robotics Conf., Nov 8-10, 1993, Cincinnati, OH.
Norton, R. L., "The Changing Engineering Profession", Keynote Lecture, WPI Tau Beta Pi Chapter Meeting, Worcester, Mass., April 20, 1994.
Norton, R. L., H. K. Ault, J. Wiley, T. Parks, R. Calawa, and M. Wickstrand, "Bearing Forces as a Function of Mechanical Stiffness and Vibration in a Fourbar Linkage", Presented at the ASTM Symposium on Effects of Mechanical Stiffness and Vibration on Wear in Test Devices and Applications, Montreal, Canada, May 1994.
Norton, R. L., "Effects of Profile Function, Manufacturing Method and Surface Finish on the Dynamic Performance of Plate Cams for Production Machinery", Invited Presentation to Ford Motor Co. Science Research Laboratories, Dearborn, Michigan, November 29, 1995.
Norton, R. L. "Go Forth - And Fail: The Role of Failure in Design", Keynote Lecture, WPI Tau Neta Pi Chapter Meeting, Worcester, Mass., December 5, 1995.
Norton, R.., "Engineering Then and Now: Reflections on 35 years of Designing Things That Go Bump in Night", Invited Presentation to The Gillette Company, Boston, Mass., December 13, 1995.
Norton, R. L., "Effects of Profile Function, Manufacturing Method and Surface Finish on the Dynamic Performance of Plate Cams for Production Machinery", Invited Presentation to Chrysler Motor Co. Technical Center, Auburn Hills, Michigan, January 5, 1996.
Norton, R. L., "Dynamics and Testing of Engine and Cam-Follower Systems," Invited Presentation to Daimler Chrysler Co. Technical Center, Auburn Hills, Michigan, March 5, 1999.

Reviewer

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design
ASME Applied Mechanics Reviews
IFTOMM Journal, Mechanism and Machine Theory