2025 June - 35 articles
Traditional manufacturing processes yield plastic containers in large batches, even for minimal production runs, resulting in elevated production costs. Three-dimensional printing has emerged as a viable alternative for very low production volumes, o...
Metal injection molding (MIM) is a current technology used to produce products with complex shapes. Despite the accumulated worldwide experience in using this technology, manufacturers sometimes fail to launch new products of proper quality. Often, t...
Accurate preform design in forging processes is critical for improving part quality, conserving material, reducing manufacturing costs, and eliminating secondary operations. This paper presents a finite element (FE) simulation-based methodology for p...
Platinum wires, known for their excellent electrical conductivity and durability, are widely used in high-precision industries, such as aerospace and automotive. These wires are typically coated with polyamide for protection; however, specific manufa...
The topographical, microstructural, and mechanical surface properties of additively manufactured components depend on variations of several processing parameters. Most studies focus on a narrow range of parameter variations, with the surface and subs...
This study presents the development of a deep drawing process under an indirect hot stamping method for manufacturing an automotive internal combustion engine oil pan from ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) sheets, specifically 22MnB5. The forming proc...
The safe removal of residual flammable contaminants from vertical mixer blades is a crucial challenge in aerospace propellant production. While robotic cleaning has become the preferred solution due to its precision and operational safety, the comple...
In the stamping process of automotive parts, springback is a major problem when using Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS). This phenomenon significantly impacts the shape accuracy of products and is difficult to control. This study aims to optimize p...
Additive manufacturing technologies are being increasingly adopted in the manufacturing industries due to their capabilities in producing complex geometries without the need for special tools. Material extrusion (MEX-TRB/P) is a popular additive manu...
In the composite materials industry, the fabrication of complex parts often necessitates the use of specialized tools, such as milled molds with intricate geometries. Among these, machined aluminum molds are widely regarded as effective tools for lam...
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a rapidly evolving technology that enables the fabrication of complex 3D components across a wide range of materials and applications. Among various AM techniques, direct energy deposition (DED) has gained significant a...
Additive manufacturing (AM) stands out for its variable applications in terms of material, quality, and geometry. Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is remarkable for producing large parts in reduced times when compared to other AM methods. The p...
Lattice structures offer the possibility to obtain lightweight components with additional functionalities, improving their shock absorption and thermal exchange properties. Recently, a body-centered cubic (BCC) lattice structure has been used to fabr...
The growing demand for sustainable materials has driven interest in natural fiber-reinforced composites as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic materials. This research investigates the fabrication and mechanical performance of hemp and sisal fiber...
An environmentally friendly alternative to phosphate-based lubrication was studied through the lateral cold extrusion forging of internal gears using pulsating motion. A die set with a removable punch enabled a detailed observation of relubrication,...
The optimization of cutting parameters is critical for improving machining efficiency and extending tool life. Colding’s equation is one such tool life prediction equation that can be used to optimize the machining parameters. However, the equa...
This study presents a systematic optimization of GTAW welding parameters to achieve a pipe-to-pipe butt weld with a root height consistently below 2 mm when joining stainless-steel 316L material, employing the Taguchi design of experiments. To the au...
Electric discharge machining (EDM) is widely employed for machining hard, conductive materials. Tool rotation has emerged as an effective strategy to enhance debris flushing and improve stability during deep-hole EDM drilling. This study proposes a m...
Tungsten heavy alloys (WHAs) are two-phase composites known for their exceptional density, strength, hardness, and ductility, making them ideal for radiation shielding, kinetic energy penetrators, and aerospace components. Due to their high melting p...
Metal additive manufacturing is a disruptive technology that is changing how various alloys are processed. Although this technology has several advantages over conventional manufacturing, it is still necessary to standardize its properties, which are...
Over the past decade, friction stir spot welding (FSSW) has gained increasing attention, making it a competitor to conventional welding methods such as resistance welding, rivets, and screws. This type of welding is environmentally friendly because i...
The miniaturization of smart materials has become a new trend in the modern manufacturing industry due to its enormous application in the aerospace, biomedical, and automobile sectors. Nickel–titanium (NiTi)-based binary shape memory alloys (SM...
This study focuses on the energy absorption and wearer comfort attributes of regular lattice structures fabricated by laser powder bed fusion from two elastomeric materials, namely TPU1301 and TPE300, for use in personal protective equipment (PPE). T...
In the present study, an approach for determining the different states of ball burnishing (BB) operations aimed at forming regular reliefs’ patterns on planar surfaces is introduced. The methodology involves acquiring multi-axis accelerometer d...
Long-term stability and laser-induced damage resistance of optical components in the UV region are critical for enhancing their performance in UV high-power laser applications. This study evaluates the laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) of commerc...
Additive manufacturing (AM) is one of the most frequently used technologies to produce complex configuration products. Moreover, AM is very well known as a technology which is characterized by a low amount of generated waste and the potential to be c...
This study presents an analytical description of the computed tomography-based volumetric additive manufacturing (VAM) process, with an emphasis on the impact of resin properties on product dimensions. The main issue addressed in this study is the as...
Inconel 600 alloy has gained consideration as a favourable material for heat and power applications, particularly in turbine blades, due to its superior mechanical behaviour encompassing strength, toughness, oxidation resistance, and ductility. Tungs...
Investigating failure mechanisms in cutting tools used in advanced industries like biomedical and aerospace, which operate under extreme mechanical and chemical conditions, is essential to prevent failures, optimize performance, and minimize financia...
Due to the significantly increasing demand for plastic components, it has become necessary to investigate polymer recycling solutions to eliminate their adverse environmental impact. The focus of this study is to examine the feasibility of recycling...
The integration of Silicon Carbide (SiC) nanoparticles into Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LB-PBF) Molybdenum (Mo) printing represents a significant advancement in refractory metal additive manufacturing. Our investigation examined how varying SiC nanopart...
Polyvinyl alcohol cryogels (PVA-C) are promising materials for vascular tissue engineering due to their biocompatibility, hydrophilicity, and tuneable mechanical properties. This study investigates the mechanical performance of multi-layered PVA-C co...
This study investigates the feasibility of self-producing polylactic acid (PLA) filament for use in 3D printing. The filament was fabricated using a desktop single-screw extruder and evaluated against commercially available PLA in terms of mechanical...
The present work intends to assess the impact of trochoidal toolpath rounding radius loop adjustments on surface roughness, nose radius wear, and resultant cutting force during end milling of AISI D3 steel. Twenty experimental trials have been perfor...
The shift to sustainable energy has accelerated the development of thermoelectric (TE) material for direct heat-to-electricity conversion without batteries or grid reliance. Cu-Ni alloys show promise for high-power, thermally stable TE applications l...
