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)...
Investigating the Impact of Layer Thickness and Print Orientation on Strength and Structural Integrity of SLA 3D Printed Composites
Available online 16 September 2025
Additive manufacturing through stereolithography (SLA) offers promising capabilities for producing flexible photopolymer composites with tailored mechanical properties for advanced engineering applications....
Hybrid technique of MARCOS-Taguchi approach for multi-purpose optimization of friction stir spot welded AA6063 alloy integrated with silicon carbide and graphite
Available online 15 September 2025
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...
Multifunctional Performance Enhancement of Polypropylene Nanocomposites via Dual Filler Hybridization: Mechanical, Viscoelastic, Creep, Aging, and Repairability Analysis
Available online 5 September 2025
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)....
Fabrication of an isotropic Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr alloy with a combination of high strength and good ductility
Available online 29 August 2025
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...
Resistance Spot Welding of DH1200 Using Short Pulses and High Currents: Effects on Nugget Size, Microstructure, Hardness, Liquid Metal Embrittlement, and Tensile Shear Strength
Available online 25 August 2025
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...
Rapid Prototyping Assisted Optimization and Experimental Three Point Bending Evaluation of Spreader Bar Structure
Available online 22 August 2025
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...
Experimental investigation of degradation in the marine environment of FDM-based 3D printed specimens
Available online 19 August 2025
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...
Effect of Incorporating High-Entropy Alloy Interlayer on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Mg/Steel Resistance Spot Welded Joints
Available online 19 August 2025
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,...
Effect of Nanoclay Additives on the Salt Water Absorption and Material Characteristics of Nylon Additive Manufactured Polymers
Available online 5 August 2025
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
Available online 5 August 2025
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
Available online 5 August 2025
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...