Design, analysis and development of prosthetic and orthotic elements by additive manufacturing process
March 2025
According to patient needs, unique Prosthetic and Orthotic (P&O) elements are created using Additive Manufacturing (AM) without the need for part-dependent equipment. This paper presents the basic information...
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Machine learning in additive manufacturing: A comprehensive insight
March 2025
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a technological advancement gaining colossal popularity due to its advantages and simplified fabrication. AM facilitates the manufacturing of complex, light, and strong...
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Experimental performance evaluation of a lightweight additively manufactured hydrodynamic thrust bearing
March 2025
In this paper, a lightweight additively manufactured (AM) fixed geometry hydrodynamic thrust bearing fabricated via laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is experimentally compared to a traditionally manufactured...
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Environmentally friendly chemical–magnetorheological finishing method for Ti–6Al–4V biological material based on Fe3O4@SiO2, oxaloacetate acid and H2O2
March 2025
Titanium alloy is extensively utilised in various advanced equipment across multiple industries, especially in biological implantable devices. The surface machining of such devices is required to provide...
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Data-driven approaches in incremental forming: Unravelling the path to enhanced manufacturing efficiency using data acquisition
March 2025
Incremental forming is a versatile and cost-effective sheet metal forming technique widely adopted in low-volume manufacturing and prototyping across various industries. Recent advancements in data-driven...
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Electro-discharge machining of microholes on 3d printed Hastelloy using the novel tool-feeding approach
March 2025
Hastelloy, a nickel-based superalloy renowned for its exceptional resistance to corrosion at high temperatures, is widely used in sectors such as nuclear, aerospace, chemical processing, and pharmaceuticals....
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Advanced machine learning and experimental studies of polypropylene based polyesters tribological composite systems for sustainable recycling automation and digitalization
March 2025
Digitalization and automation are emerging solutions to the complex problems of recycling. In this research work, the experimental and Python based Archard deep learning wear rate models are introduced...
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Sustainable transformation of waste Aluminium into high-performance composites: A review
March 2025
In the modern age, metal matrix composites (MMC) are offering numerous advantages over the pure metal and their enhanced physical and mechanical properties have diversified the range of applications...
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Friction stir extrusion: Parametrical optimization for improved Al–Si aluminum tube production
March 2025
Friction Stir Extrusion (FSE) was employed to convert cylindrical LM13 ingots into pipes, utilizing three distinct designs of rotating tool heads. This study examined the influence of process variables,...
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Design of a test rig for the characterization of friction and wear in hot-metal gas-forming of AA 5083 aluminium sheets
March 2025
Advanced aluminium sheet-forming processes such as the hot-metal gas-forming represent a challenging solution for producing small lots in the high-end car bodies industry, and the adoption of single...
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Additively Manufactured Injection Mould Tooling Incorporating Gradient Density Lattice Structures for Mass and Energy Reduction
Available online 26 March 2025
The benefits of reducing the mass of injection moulding (IM) tooling include opportunities to also reduce material and energy consumption of the Additive Manufacturing L-PBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion)...
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Microstructure and mechanical properties of multidirectionally forged Al alloy 1570С subjected to cryogenic rolling
Available online 21 March 2025
The effect of cryogenic rolling at -196°C up to 90% reduction on the microstructure and static strength of a 1570C alloy (Al-5.0Mg-0.18Mn-0.2Sc-0.08Zr-0.01Fe-0.01Si wt%), pre-processed by multidirectional...
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FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS AND EXPERIMENTAL WHIFFLETREE TESTING OF A SMALL UAV COMPOSITE WING
Available online 20 March 2025
This study presents a comprehensive investigation of the structural performance of a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) composite wing, integrating finite element analysis (FEA) and experimental whiffletree...
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3D-Printed Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Sandwich Structures – Influence of Infill Design and Density on Tensile, Dynamic Mechanical, and Creep Response
Available online 7 March 2025
Repurposing plastic waste is crucial to cope with the global population and rapid industrialization. Most plastic waste generated worldwide is mismanaged, leading to plastic pollution, landfill congestion,...
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Enhanced Performance of Epoxy Composites: A Study on Walikukun-Glass Fiber Hybrid Reinforcement for Automotive Applications
Available online 7 March 2025
The increasing demand for sustainable, lightweight, and high-performance materials in the automotive industry necessitates innovative hybrid composite solutions. This study addresses the limitations...
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Investigation and Optimization of Machining Parameters in Micro-WEDM of SMA to Enhance Performance
Available online 7 March 2025
Ti-Ni Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are extensively used in biomedical applications due to their superior biocompatibility and mechanical properties over traditional biomaterial SS316L and Ti alloys. However,...
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Evaluation of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of UV-Curable Resin-SiC Composites for Enhanced Performance in Abrasive Applications
Available online 4 March 2025
This research investigates the mechanical and thermal properties of a novel composite material designed for applications in the finishing industry, particularly in abrasive tools such as grinding wheels....
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Sustainability-driven additive manufacturing: Implementation and content optimization of fine powder recycled glass in Polylactic Acid for material extrusion 3D printing
Available online 3 March 2025
This work aimed to evaluate the capacity of recycled fine powder glass (RFPG) to reinforce the mechanical performance and characteristics of polylactic acid (PLA) for use in 3D printing (3DP) applications....
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Enhancement of the mechanical characteristics for Inconel 700 alloy using friction stir welding with a unique tool shape
Available online 12 February 2025
For the first time, a systematic study of the influence of tool geometry on the friction stir welding (FSW) process of Inconel 700 through response surface methodology (RSM) for modeling purposes was...
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Hierarchical Cubic Lattice Structures with Bending- and Stretching-Dominated Cellular Designs for Enhanced Buckling Resistance
Available online 10 February 2025
Buckling is a common failure mode in low-density strut lattices, limiting their mechanical strength and stability. This work presents a novel methodology to design and manufacture lightweight, buckling-resistant...
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Enhancing the Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid through Pellet Additive Manufacturing: A Grey Relational Analysis Based on Entropy Weights
Available online 7 February 2025
The most prevalent and extensively employed additive manufacturing (AM) approach method is fused deposition modeling (FDM), which uses filament as feedstock. Pellet additive manufacturing (PAM) is an...
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Bending-hydraulic Forming Stainless Steel Thin-walled Tube Fittings Wall Thickness Distribution Law Research
Available online 6 February 2025
A study was conducted to examine the distribution of wall thickness in stainless steel thin-walled tube fittings during the forming process. The research included simulation and experimental analyses...
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NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST FOR QUALITY CONTROL IN LABORATORY-SCALE FABRICATION OF LAMINATED COMPOSITES USING PROGRAMMABLE PORTABLE ULTRASONIC
Available online 5 February 2025
Laminated composites are the most frequently used component materials in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in research centers or start-up industries. On a laboratory scale, laminated composites...
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Lightweight Aluminum Joint Design: Enhancement of Mechanical Properties through Novel Inter-layer and Powder Additives in Friction Stir Welding
Available online 4 February 2025
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining technique that has garnered significant attention for its ability to weld aluminum alloys while mitigating common issues such as porosity and thermal...
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Thermo-mechanical and electrical properties of graphene nanoplatelets reinforced recycled polypropylene nanocomposites
Available online 1 February 2025
This study investigates the thermo-mechanical properties of graphene nanoplatelet (GNP)-filled recycled polypropylene (rPP) nanocomposites to enhance their performance and sustainability. It examines...
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