Effect of incorporating high-entropy alloy interlayer on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg/steel resistance spot welded joints
March 2026
The composite structure of magnesium alloy and stainless steel can fully leverage the respective advantages of both materials, not only ensuring structural safety but also reducing component weight,...
Processing of lightweight Cu-intermetallic-Al composite through cyclic accumulative roll bonding and intermediate annealing
March 2026
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...
Investigating the impact of layer thickness and print orientation on strength and structural integrity of SLA 3D printed composites
March 2026
Additive manufacturing through stereolithography (SLA) offers promising capabilities for producing flexible photopolymer composites with tailored mechanical properties for advanced engineering applications....
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
March 2026
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...
Investigation into the effectiveness of a centralised magnetic yoke in the magnetorheological finishing technique using shear fluid for SUS 304 material
March 2026
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...
Multifunctional performance enhancement of polypropylene nanocomposites via dual filler hybridization: Mechanical, viscoelastic, creep, aging, and repairability analysis
March 2026
The study investigates the collaborative effect of amine-functionalized graphene (GN) and tungsten carbide (WC) nanofillers on the static mechanical and viscoelastic properties of polypropylene (PP)....
Laser welding of Al6061 alloy with dynamic beam shape
March 2026
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...
Optimisation of welding parameters for ultrasonically assisted resistance spot welding of pure titanium Grade 2 and aluminium alloy 5754
March 2026
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....
Development of lightweight magnesium composites reinforced with FeCoCrNiMn high entropy alloy via powder metallurgy
March 2026
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...
Hybrid technique of MARCOS-Taguchi approach for multi-purpose optimization of friction stir spot welded AA6063 alloy integrated with silicon carbide and graphite
March 2026
Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is a popular technique for solid-state welding of both weldable and non-weldable materials. As part of this investigation, Al6063-T6 weld specimens were strengthened...
ESTABLISHING A MAGNETO-FINISHING PROCESS APPLYING HEMISPHERICAL PERMANENT MAGNETS COMBINED WITH A RADIATED MAGNETIC FIELD ARRAY FOR COMPLEX SURFACES
Available online 26 February 2026
This study introduces an advanced magnetic polishing (MRF) process designed to overcome the limitations of conventional MRF methods, which are fundamentally unable to machine parts with complex, especially...
The impact of main process control settings on the quality metrics of thermoplastic Polysulfone (PSU) in MEX 3D printing: a quantitative interpretation
Available online 20 February 2026
The increasing demand for high-performance thermoplastics in functional and engineering applications has led to a rise in the research of their processability through additive manufacturing (AM) methods....
Experimental Investigation and Machine Learning-Based Optimization of Abrasive Water Jet Drilling in GFRP Laminates
Available online 14 February 2026
Abrasive water jet drilling (AWJD) has emerged as a promising technique for producing fastener holes in glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) laminates, where conventional drilling is often limited...
Mixture and Process Optimization of Vapor Smoothing Using Acetone and Ethanol for 3D Printed ABS
Available online 13 February 2026
The effects of solvent vapor treatment on the surface quality of FDM-printed ABS parts were investigated using acetone-ethanol mixtures. Four binary solvent ratios (100:0, 80:20, 60:40, and 40:60 v/v)...
Role of Post-Printing Heat Treatments and Build Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of Additively Manufactured Maraging Steel for Power and Energy Applications
Available online 12 February 2026
This study investigates the mechanical behavior of maraging steel components fabricated using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) with varying build orientations within the XZ-plane and subjected to...
Comparative Evaluation of Rolling and Ultrasonic Rolling Chamfer for 7050 Aluminum Alloy Load-Bearing Holes
Available online 12 February 2026
Rolling is a surface strengthening process that induces substantial plastic deformation, whereas ultrasonic rolling combines ultrasonic vibration with rolling to form a novel hybrid technique. Both...
The Influence of the Weaving Architecture of Fiber Preforms on the Mechanical Behavior of SiC/SiC Composites
Available online 5 February 2026
SiC/SiC composites with different weaving architectures were prepared by the polymer precursor impregnation and pyrolysis process. The microstructure of the SiC/SiC composites was tested by SEM technology,...
Effect of nanoclay additives on the salt water absorption and material characteristics of nylon additive manufactured polymers
January 2026
An experimental investigation of the effectiveness of nanoclay material additives on the reduction of water absorption into a nylon AM polymer and the corresponding effects on the material and mechanical...
Analysis and optimisation of parent grain reconstruction for additively manufactured Ti–6Al–4V
January 2026
During solidification processing, most common titanium alloys solidify as high-temperature parent phase and it subsequently transforms into the room-temperature child phase. This parent to child transformation...
Laser powder bed fusion of AlSi10Mg with increased layer thickness for higher building rate
January 2026
Among existing metal additive manufacturing technologies, laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) has an outstanding resolution but, from the other side, inferior building rate. In this work, the LPBF process...
Experimental investigation of degradation in the marine environment of FDM-based 3D printed specimens
January 2026
Additive manufacturing technology, commonly known as 3D printing, is used to create three-dimensional objects. In 3D printing, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is a solid-based additive manufacturing...
Rapid prototyping assisted optimization and experimental three point bending evaluation of spreader bar structure
January 2026
This paper investigates the advantages of optimization and rapid prototyping technology to aid in the improvement process of a spreader bar for an amphibious commuter aircraft, intended to withstand...
Resistance spot welding of DH1200 using short pulses and high currents: Effects on nugget size, microstructure, hardness, liquid metal embrittlement, and tensile shear strength
January 2026
This study investigates short-pulse high-current resistance spot welding (RSW) of DH1200, a third-generation advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) critical to lightweight automotive structures. Six RSW...
Fabrication of an isotropic Ti–3Al–8V–6Cr–4Mo–4Zr alloy with a combination of high strength and good ductility
January 2026
A method on fabricating the Ti-3.09Al-6.66V-5.62Cr-4.54Zr-4.93Mo (Ti-38644) fasteners with high strength and good ductility was reported in this study, whose tensile property evades the strength–ductility...
Low-velocity impact response of novel hierarchical hexagonal multicell structures
January 2026
This study introduces two novel hierarchical hexagonal multicell (HHM) tube designs inspired by honeycomb and grass stem structures: full triangular hierarchical hexagonal multicell (FTHHM) and internal...