The cutting speed of laser cutting is predicted to affect the roughness of its object. However, its roughness characteristics still need to be determined to consider whether it is tolerant. The aspects of cutting products are studied intensely. Speci...
Fretwork, as a decorating technique, can today be performed with modern means by laser or CNC routing, but the tool influence on the surface quality must be well understood for further optimization of the cutting parameters. The paper presents an exp...
The evaluation of surface quality is an important criterion to understand the effect of the cutting angle in relation to the grain and of the processing tool on wood. This paper examines, in a comparison, the surface quality of maple cut through by C...
In this paper, the essence and optimization objectives of the hull parts path optimization problem of CNC laser cutting are described, and the shortcomings of the existing optimization methods are pointed out. Based on the optimization problem of the...
The key research question in this study is how to cut pieces in irregular plate remainders, because there are many irregular plate leftovers created during the CNC (Computer Numerical Control) process. This will increase material utilization and allo...
The purpose of this paper is to examine the application and development of CAD/CAM technologies in the modern metal cutting industry, with a focus on their role in increasing production accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability. The study presents an...
Femtosecond laser material processing (FLMP) was used to make an X-ray mask in a 500 µm thick tungsten sheet without the use of any chemical etch methods. The laser produced an 800 nm wavelength at a 1 kHz repetition rate and a pulse width of 1...
Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) laser cutting tools are developing as an alternative to conventional cutting systems thanks to increased accuracy, non-contact processing, higher productivity, less energy demand. An IR camera is utilized to monito...
Several series of experiments were conducted to compare the performance of selected sets of subtractive and additive machine tools for meso-micro machining. Under the MicroCutting Project, meso-micro machining of a reference part was conducted to com...
In a global context, where the construction industry is a major source of CO2 emissions and resource use, is dependent on concrete and its risks, and lags behind in digitalization, a clear need arises to direct architecture towards more practical, ef...
Indexable face milling tools are often used to machine workpieces with large axial and radial depth of cuts, and thus, the inserts quickly wear out in machining. A kernel technique of smart machining is tool wear compensation, which is to regularly a...
This article presents the results of experimental studies of the impact of centrifugal shot peening parameters on the roughness, microstructure, and microhardness of the surface layer of laser-cut C45 steel parts. Residual stress distributions and th...
Currently, various types of software compensations are applied to machine tools. Their aim is to increase the working accuracy of the tools. The improvement in working accuracy is then further assessed according to the increase in the dimensional and...
Miniaturized fluid manipulation systems are an important component of lab-on-a-chip platforms implemented in resourced-limited environments and point-of-care applications. This work aims to design, fabricate, and test a low-cost and battery-operated...
Redox flow batteries (RFBs), with distinct characteristics that are suited for grid-scale applications, stand at the forefront of potential energy solutions. However, progress in RFB technology is often impeded by their prohibitive cost and the limit...
The common method for producing casting molds for the fabrication of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) chips is standard photolithography. This technique offers high resolution from hundreds of nanometers to a few micrometers. However, this mold fabricatio...
Polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PETG) is a transparent, stable copolymer commonly used in biomedical devices such as surgical guides, clear aligners, and anatomical models. Its biocompatibility must be assessed not only for cytotoxicity,...
This research paper focuses on the fabrication of a microstructure based on a natural structure pattern of hydrophobic properties using micro-milling technology, followed by an investigation of the dimensional accuracy, roughness, and replication of...
The demand for humanitarian and development aid has risen to an unprecedented level in recent years. With a pressing need for new solutions, designers have started using digital fabrication (3D printing, CNC milling and laser cutting) to produce life...
Injection molding is widely used for mass-producing plastic components, demanding precise thermal control to optimize cycle times and part quality. Traditional CNC-machined molds limit design flexibility and restrict advanced cooling features like co...
The manufacturing of freeform optical lenses, essential for advanced applications such as Earth observation and laser fusion, demands exceptional surface accuracy and lightweight designs. However, their complex, non-symmetrical geometries present sig...
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is a manufacturing technique that is currently used for the production of functional parts that are difficult to form by the traditional methods such as casting or CNC (Computer Numerical Control) cutting from a wide ran...
This paper presents the first try to fabricate degradable polylactic acid (PLA) biomedical stents with round edges by the multi-axis micro-milling process. Conventionally biomedical stents are produced by laser processing. Post-processing operations...