Enhancement of the mechanical characteristics for Inconel 700 alloy using friction stir welding with a unique tool shape
July 2025
For the first time, a systematic study of the influence of tool geometry on the friction stir welding (FSW) process of Inconel 700 through response surface methodology (RSM) for modeling purposes was...
Share article
3D-Printed recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sandwich structures – Influence of infill design and density on tensile, dynamic mechanical, and creep response
July 2025
Repurposing plastic waste is crucial to cope with the global population and rapid industrialization. Most plastic waste generated worldwide is mismanaged, leading to plastic pollution, landfill congestion,...
Share article
Enhanced performance of epoxy composites: A study on Walikukun-glass fiber hybrid reinforcement for automotive applications
July 2025
The increasing demand for sustainable, lightweight, and high-performance materials in the automotive industry necessitates innovative hybrid composite solutions. This study addresses the limitations...
Share article
Investigation and optimization of machining parameters in Micro-WEDM of SMA to enhance performance
July 2025
Ti–Ni Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) are extensively used in biomedical applications due to their superior biocompatibility and mechanical properties over traditional biomaterial SS316L and Ti alloys. However,...
Share article
Finite element analysis and experimental whiffletree testing of a small UAV composite wing
July 2025
This study presents a comprehensive investigation of the structural performance of a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) composite wing, integrating finite element analysis (FEA) and experimental whiffletree...
Share article
Additively manufactured injection mould tooling incorporating gradient density lattice structures for mass and energy reduction
July 2025
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)...
Share article
Electrical discharge machining: Recent advances and future trends in modeling, optimization, and sustainability
July 2025
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) has experienced significant advancements in modeling, optimization, and sustainability, reflecting the growing demand for intelligent and environmentally friendly...
Share article
Laser powder bed fusion of AlN and ZrN reinforced AlSi10Mg matrix composites: Effect of wettability and volume fraction on microstructure and mechanical properties
July 2025
In this study, 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 ZrN...
Share article
Deep learning-based applications in metal additive manufacturing processes: Challenges and opportunities–A review
July 2025
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...
Share article
Enhancing physical-thermal-mechanical properties of biobased ceramic composite utilizing natural beta-tricalcium phosphate, glass, and tricalcium silicate
July 2025
Eggshells, a sustainable raw material, accumulate in millions of tons daily after consumption and are utilized across various industries including food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and cosmetics....
Share article
Effects of tool geometry on the weld quality of friction stir welded ultra-thin 1060 aluminum alloy plate
Available online 13 June 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...
Share article
Characterization of stress serrations in AlMg alloys
Available online 3 June 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...
Share article
Effect of burnishing strategies on surface integrity, microstructure and corrosion performance of wire arc additively manufactured AZ31 Mg alloy
May 2025
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...
Share article
Enhancing the performance of laser powder bed fusion through hybridization with bending
May 2025
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...
Share article
A novel framework to identify delamination location/size in BFRP pipe based on convolutional neural network (CNN) algorithm hybrid with capacitive sensors
May 2025
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...
Share article
Effect of electromagnetic stirring method on flow characteristics of A356 aluminum alloy melt
May 2025
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...
Share article
Improving healing capability of the thermoplastic composites reinforced with carbon fibres in a Single Lap Joint (SLJ) using a co-cured method
May 2025
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...
Share article
Thermo-mechanical and electrical properties of graphene nanoplatelets reinforced recycled polypropylene nanocomposites
May 2025
This study investigates the thermo-mechanical properties of graphene nanoplatelet (GNP)-filled recycled polypropylene (rPP) nanocomposites to enhance their performance and sustainability. It examines...
Share article
Enhancing the mechanical properties of 3D-Printed polylactic acid through pellet additive manufacturing: A grey relational analysis based on entropy weights
May 2025
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...
Share article
Bending-hydraulic forming stainless steel thin-walled tube fittings wall thickness distribution law research
May 2025
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...
Share article
Lightweight aluminum joint design: Enhancement of mechanical properties through novel inter-layer and powder additives in friction stir welding
May 2025
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...
Share article
Hierarchical cubic lattice structures with bending- and stretching-dominated cellular designs for enhanced buckling resistance
May 2025
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...
Share article
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
Available online 27 May 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...
Share article
Comparative Analysis of Bobbin Tool and One-Step Double-Acting Tool in Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum AA1100
Available online 24 May 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...
Share article
Investigation of the Effects of Ultrasonic-Assisted Face Turning with CO2 Cooling on Cutting Forces, Residual Stress, and Surface Quality
Available online 18 April 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...
Share article
