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...
Laser Welding of Al6061 Alloy with Dynamic Beam Shape
Available online 31 October 2025
Modern laser systems can greatly enhance the technological capabilities of welding processes. This paper examines the laser welding of the Aluminum 6061 alloy using a 14 kW fiber laser equipped with...
INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A CENTRALISED MAGNETIC YOKE IN THE MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FINISHING TECHNIQUE USING SHEAR FLUID FOR SUS 304 MATERIAL
Available online 17 October 2025
SUS 304 is a widely used material in various modern industrial applications, particularly in the biomedical field (implantable devices) and the aerospace industry (components in space equipment). Enhancing...
Rotational molding processing performance and structure of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites with basalt powder (BP) and talc (T): The influence of mold wall thickness and filler type
Available online 16 October 2025
The production of thin-walled products from thermoplastics by rotational molding (RM) has increasingly turned into polymer composites. Rotational molding (RM) is a technology that enables the manufacturing...
Optimisation of welding parameters for ultrasonically assisted resistance spot welding of pure titanium Grade 2 and aluminium alloy 5754
Available online 4 October 2025
Welded joints between titanium alloys and aluminium alloys, particularly aluminium alloy 5754 and pure titanium Grade 2, present challenges due to the significant differences in their physical properties....
Processing of Lightweight Cu-Intermetallic-Al composite through cyclic accumulative roll bonding and intermediate annealing
Available online 3 October 2025
In the present research, the effects of cyclic accumulative roll bonding and intermediate annealing on the microstructural evolution, intermetallic compounds formation and mechanical properties of lightweight...
Development of Lightweight Magnesium Composites Reinforced with FeCoCrNiMn High Entropy Alloy via Powder Metallurgy
Available online 1 October 2025
This study intends to develop and characterize the novel Magnesium (Mg) Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) reinforced with FeCoCrNiMn High Entropy Alloy (HEA) through powder metallurgy. The equiatomic FeCoCrNiMn...
Nondestructive test for quality control in laboratory-scale fabrication of laminated composites using programmable portable ultrasonic
September 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...
Evaluation of mechanical and thermal properties of UV-curable resin-SiC composites for enhanced performance in abrasive applications
September 2025
This research investigates the mechanical and thermal properties of a novel composite material designed for applications in the finishing industry, particularly in abrasive tools such as grinding wheels....
Sustainability-driven additive manufacturing: Implementation and content optimization of fine powder recycled glass in polylactic acid for material extrusion 3D printing
September 2025
This work aimed to evaluate the capacity of recycled fine powder glass (RFPG) to reinforce the mechanical performance and characteristics of polylactic acid (PLA) for use in 3D printing (3DP) applications....
Investigation of the effects of ultrasonic assisted face turning with CO2 cooling on cutting forces, residual stress, and surface quality
September 2025
Ultrasonic assisted turning (UAT) has emerged in recent years as an advanced machining technique, leveraging high-frequency harmonic vibrations at the tool edge to enhance cutting performance. In this...
Comparative analysis of bobbin tool and one-step double-acting tool in friction stir welding of aluminum AA1100
September 2025
Aluminum's lightweight nature and corrosion resistance make it a preferred material across various industries, including marine, automotive, railway, and aerospace sectors. However, traditional fusion...
The experimental and numerical results of a spinning/whirling composite thick-beam of glass fibers reinforced with CNR based on SSDT and neutral axis with electric field
September 2025
This article examines a spinning/whirling vibration for a thick composite beam, including one hundred layers of glass fibers, epoxy resin, and carbon nanorods (CNRs). The CNR used in the present investigation...
The effect of alumina nanoparticles on the properties of Al-based nanocomposites prepared by powder metallurgy–hot forging
September 2025
The development of the aluminum industry is intricately connected to its special characteristics that have made aluminum a highly desired material in engineering and structural applications. In the...
Failure mechanism of aluminium – carbon fibre reinforced polymer interlocking joints through punching
September 2025
Single-Step Punch Interlocking (SSPI) is a recently developed joining methodology between aluminium and Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) aiming to contribute to multi-material design of structural...
Dynamics of microdischarges evolution during plasma electrolytic oxidation in alkaline and silicate-alkaline electrolytes
September 2025
The dynamics of microdischarges evolution during plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) of AMg6 aluminum alloy at anode-cathode mode in alkaline and silicate-alkaline electrolytes was investigated. Experimental...
Development of flame retardant and thermally stable acoustic green composites from waste hemp fibers reinforcement in fully biobased epoxy and benzoxazine hybrid thermosets
September 2025
This study presents an in-depth investigation of eco-friendly and renewable resources-based composites for lightweight structural applications by reinforcing waste hemp fibers (AWHF) in isosorbide (ISE)...