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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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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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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Natural fibre composite selection for two-stroke marine engine under-piston door using hybrid AHP and TOPSIS methods
January 2025
This article presents the selection process of natural fibre composites (NFC) material for the application of a two-stroke marine engine under-piston door (UPD) utilising a combination of the Analytical...
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Advances in the carbon-ceramic composites oxidation and ablation resistance: A review
January 2025
A review and critical analysis of recent advances in the field of oxidation and ablation resistance of carbon-ceramic composite materials, which are the most promising for high temperature applications...
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Microstructure and properties of the Al-0.5 wt.% Fe alloy wire, copper-clad by electrochemical deposition
January 2025
This study examines the microstructure, mechanical and electrical properties of the copper-clad wires with a core of Al-0.5Fe alloy, obtained by casting into an electromagnetic crystallizer (EMC). The...
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Manufacture and characterization of lightweight sand-plastic composites made of plastic waste and sand: Effect of sand types
January 2025
Over the past decade, many types of waste have been exploited as feedstocks in different industries. Recycled plastics are among the waste sought for several civil engineering applications. In this...
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Wood flour / ceramic reinforced polylactic acid based 3D–printed functionally grade structural material for integrated engineering applications: A numerical and experimental characteristic investigation
January 2025
Recently, efforts have been done to capitalize on the potential of multidisciplinary research in order to produce unique features in polymer technology. To improve its physical and chemical properties...
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Achieving high precision and productivity in laser machining of Ti6Al4V alloy: A comprehensive study using a n-predictor polynomial regression model and PSO algorithm
January 2025
Ti-6Al-4V, the Titanium alloy, has significant utilizations in aerospace, automotive, and marine sectors for its low density and high strength at elevated temperature. But its chemical activity and...
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Microstructural analysis and preliminary wear assessment of wire arc additive manufactured AA 5083 aluminum alloy for lightweight structures
January 2025
The proliferation of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) has significantly enhanced the production capabilities for lightweight and structurally robust components. This study investigates the microstructural...
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Hybrid intelligence framework for optimizing shear capacity of lightweight FRP-reinforced concrete beams
January 2025
This study rigorously assesses the shear capacity of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concrete (RC) beams as a lightweight material alternative, scrutinizing the efficacy of the Eurocode and...
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Microstructural modification, mechanical properties, and wear behaviour of aged Al–Si–Mg/Si3N4 composites for aerospace applications
January 2025
The main objective of the present research is to probe how ageing time influences the morphological, mechanical, and wear behaviour of stir cast Al–Si–Mg alloy, reinforced with 10 wt% Si3N4 particles...
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Microstructural, electrochemical, and hot corrosion analysis of CoCrFeCuTi high entropy alloy reinforced titanium matrix composites synthesized by microwave sintering
January 2025
CoCrFeCuTi High Entropy Alloy (HEA) is reinforced in Ti6Al6V2Sn alloy through microwave sintering-assisted powder metallurgy and its corrosion behaviour is investigated under different conditions. The...
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