A Volume Ratio Method for Determining the Onset of Yielding in Lattice Structures
Available online 2 January 2026
This paper introduces a novel method for determining the yield stress of lattice structural materials fabricated through metal additive manufacturing (MAM). The new method, named the ‘volume ratio method’,...
Effect of volumetric energy density on the microstructure, mechanical, corrosion, and biological behavior of Ti-Cu alloy manufactured by laser powder bed fusion
Available online 29 December 2025
This study investigates the influence of volumetric energy density (VED) on the microstructural evolution, mechanical behavior, corrosion resistance, and biological performance of Ti–10Cu alloys fabricated...
Energy Absorption Characterization of Tubes Filled with Auxetic and Non-Auxetic Lattice Structures Under Lateral Loading
Available online 29 December 2025
This study examines the energy absorption performance of aluminium crash tubes under lateral compression, focusing on the effect of internal lattice fillers. Tubes were tested in both empty and filled...
Geometry and Constraint Dependent Energy Absorption and Mechanical Responses of Finite Elastomeric 3D-Printed Auxetic Structures
Available online 29 December 2025
Auxetic structures, characterised by negative Poisson’s ratios, exhibit exceptional energy absorption and controlled deformation making them ideal for applications in soft robotics, wearable sensors,...
Residual Stress in Metallic: Multi-scale Formation Mechanisms, Performance Influences, and Active Control Strategies
Available online 26 December 2025
Residual stresses in metallic components, arising from uneven thermal, mechanical, and phase-transformation interactions during manufacturing (e.g., welding, additive manufacturing), critically influence...
Experimental Surface Modification, Prediction Modeling, and Multi-Objective Optimization of μ-EDM Process using GBR-NSGA-II for machining of Ti-6Al-4V+8%Ta
Available online 25 December 2025
Although metal 3D printing offers a promising solution for producing customized Ti-alloy components. However, due to inherent process limitations, additional post-processing is required for the fabrication...
Optimization and experimental verification of stamping process parameters for battery pack top cover based on GA-BP algorithm
Available online 24 December 2025
To more accurately resolve the problem of process quality optimization in the top cover stamping process, an optimization strategy combining Auto Form platform and Genetic Algorithm optimized Back Propagation...
Spark Plasma Sintering: A solid-state sustainable recycling technique
Available online 18 December 2025
This review comprehensively explores the emerging role of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) as a sustainable and versatile solid-state recycling technique across various industries. Emphasizing its advantages...
Acoustic Emission Technique for Detection and Identification of Defects in Friction Stir Welded AA6061-T6 Al Alloy Joint
Available online 12 December 2025
Fusion welding of AA6061-T6 repeatedly results in flaws, including lack of fusion, incomplete penetration, cracking, and oxidation. To avoid or control these defects, solid-state welding, such as Friction...
Design of high-performance thermal protection taking into consideration the highly porous cellular materials' microstructure
Available online 6 December 2025
Highly porous cellular materials have extensive possibilities as part of multilayer heat-protective coatings under intense thermal loads. These materials can be used as thermal insulation layers or...
Harnessing buckling to design lightweight buckling-resilient plate-hybrid lattice structures
Available online 6 December 2025
Lattice structures (LSs) are ideal for weight-sensitive applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. However, at low relative densities (RD), they often suffer from buckling caused by slender...
Effect of microstructure and deformation mechanisms on the forming limit curve of automotive steels and aluminium alloys
Available online 5 December 2025
Increased crashworthiness and lightweighting are key factors influencing material development in the automotive sector. Aluminium alloys and advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) are extensively used...
Effects of tool geometry on the weld quality of friction stir welded ultra-thin 1060 aluminum alloy plate
November 2025
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) has gained widespread application in aluminum alloy joining due to its ability to produce high-strength, defect-free welds. However, welding ultra-thin aluminum alloy plates...
Investigation of dielectric properties and shore hardness of 3D-printed PLA core sandwich disc with functional ceramics surface cladding
November 2025
Poly-lactic acid (PLA), a popular biodegradable polymer for 3D printing, has limited dielectric strength and surface hardness, restricting its use in advanced electronic and structural applications....
Tribological aspects of AA6082/graphene/TiC hybrid composite using Taguchi and Machine Learning
November 2025
In the present research, hybrid composite consists of AA6082 aluminum base with TiC and n-graphene ceramics reinforcements ranging from 1 to 6 wt.%. High-energy ball milling created homogeneous mixtures...
Biocidal and reinforced PETG/antibacterial blend nanocomposite for extrusion-based additive manufacturing: Optimization course and printability scores
November 2025
Polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) is an amorphous polymer that has been widely used in numerous applications, from everyday life to medical and even defense-related applications. The latter constitute...
Investigating the role of WEDM surface texturing in the degradation and biocompatibility of Mg–Zn–Ca alloy
November 2025
Magnesium (Mg) alloy-based biodegradable implants are gaining popularity for their low density, high strength, and biocompatibility. The corrosion and wear performance of Mg is poor in physiological...
Experimental study on helical milling of blind holes in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
November 2025
Machining high-quality blind holes in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) presents significant challenges due to its anisotropic structure, abrasive fibers, and susceptibility to defects such as...
Dynamic properties of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composite plates and tubes
November 2025
Thirty-six flax fibre-reinforced epoxy (FFRE) plates with two, three, and four fabric layers and lengths ranging from 160 mm to 270 mm and nine FFRE tubes with a diameter of 60 mm, a length of six times...
A novel method for evaluating thermal expansion forces during dewaxing of investment casting and 3D-printing waxes
November 2025
This study proposes a novel method for the evaluation of expansion forces that occur during the heating of IC (investment casting) waxes with the help of a rheometer. Thermal expansion of the IC wax...
The fatigue damage monitoring of composite pipeline based on frequency domain analysis of electrical capacitance sensor system measurements
November 2025
In this research, a new approach for fatigue damage monitoring of composite pipelines based on checking the stability of electrical capacitance sensor (ECS) system measurements is established. The study...
Characterization of stress serrations in AlMg alloys
November 2025
A set of parameters was developed to characterize the stress serrations produced by the Portevin-Le-Chatelier (PLC) effect, including the stress amplitudes and their frequency and time functions. In...
Development of Experimental and Computational Lightweight Industrial Circularity Manufacturing Systems for Polymer Waste Recycling: Mechanical Testing and Characterization
Available online 25 November 2025
Circularity (CE) is a powerful instrument to contrive sustainability. However, CE entails innovation. Current research discovers advanced technological solutions for operational implementation of CE...