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Effect of burnishing strategies on surface integrity, microstructure and corrosion performance of wire arc additively manufactured AZ31 Mg alloy

AZ31 Mg alloy is an emerging material that has received considerable attention in aerospace, automotive, and temporary biodegradable implant applications owing to its attractive properties, such as...

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Enhancing the performance of laser powder bed fusion through hybridization with bending

This paper is focused on the hybridization of metal additive manufacturing with bending to shape thin-walled deposited materials into fully three-dimensional custom parts with specific angles. The presentation...

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A novel framework to identify delamination location/size in BFRP pipe based on convolutional neural network (CNN) algorithm hybrid with capacitive sensors

Failure detection-based Electrical Potential Change (EPC) is a promising technique. In this article, the internal layers delamination is inspected in basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) pipe under...

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Effect of electromagnetic stirring method on flow characteristics of A356 aluminum alloy melt

The effects of different stirring methods on the melt flow field and solidification structure of the alloy were studied by numerical simulation under the same stirring parameters. The results of numerical...

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Improving healing capability of the thermoplastic composites reinforced with carbon fibres in a Single Lap Joint (SLJ) using a co-cured method

Thermoplastic composites as emerging materials for aerospace and automotive industries are suitable for mass-production and recycling. Healing is one of their inherent features when being damaged. This...

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Thermo-mechanical and electrical properties of graphene nanoplatelets reinforced recycled polypropylene nanocomposites

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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Enhancing the mechanical properties of 3D-Printed polylactic acid through pellet additive manufacturing: A grey relational analysis based on entropy weights

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

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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Lightweight aluminum joint design: Enhancement of mechanical properties through novel inter-layer and powder additives in friction stir welding

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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Hierarchical cubic lattice structures with bending- and stretching-dominated cellular designs for enhanced buckling resistance

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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Laser powder bed fusion of AlN and ZrN reinforced AlSi10Mg matrix composites: Effect of wettability and volume fraction on microstructure and mechanical properties

In this study, the Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technique was employed to obtain AlN- and ZrN-reinforced AlSi10Mg composites (De Brouckère diameter D[4,3] equals ∼2 μm). The wettability of AlN and...

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Deep Learning-Based Applications in Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes: Challenges and Opportunities - A Review

In metal additive manufacturing (AM), parts often exhibit quality variations, defects, intricate surface topography, and anisotropic properties influenced by factors such as process parameters, energy...

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Electrical Discharge Machining: Recent Advances and Future Trends in Modeling, Optimization, and Sustainability

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) has experienced significant advancements in modeling, optimization, and sustainability, reflecting the growing demand for intelligent and environmentally friendly...

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Design, analysis and development of prosthetic and orthotic elements by additive manufacturing process

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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