Data-Driven Classification of Portevin–Le Chatelier Instabilities and Transient Crossover Zones in Al–Mg Alloys Using Advanced Clustering Methods
Available online 24 October 2026
The Portevin–Le Chatelier (PLC) effect in Al–Mg alloys represents a complex plastic instability governed by dynamic strain aging (DSA). While the macroscale serration types (A, B, and C) are well-documented,...
Enthesis-informed modular graded-X laser texturing for dissimilar AA5052/hybrid carbon–Kevlar adhesive joints
Available online 23 October 2026
Adhesive joining of aluminum alloys to fiber-reinforced composites is governed by both interfacial adhesion and the strongly nonuniform load transfer of a single-lap joint. This work examines a modular...
Engineering Solidification Pathways in Near-Eutectic Al-12Si Alloy through Sr and TiB2 Modification
Available online 23 October 2026
The near-eutectic Al-12Si alloy is widely used in automotive applications due to its high specific strength, contributing to reduced fuel consumption and enhanced sustainability. Due to significant...
Future of Additive Manufacturing: Sustainable and High-Performance Materials for FDM Applications
Available online 19 October 2026
3D printers are gaining prominence for the rapid, economical manufacturing of customized items. One of the fastest and most economical 3D printing technologies is fused deposition modelling (FDM). Over...
Insert Design, Installation, and Performance in Polymer-matrix Structural Composites: A Comprehensive Review
Available online 17 October 2026
Structural composites, such as laminated and sandwich composites, are widely used in aerospace, automotive, and marine industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and durability. However,...
R1-01 Parametric Optimization of The Hybrid Gas Tungsten Arc-Gas Metal Arc Welding Process for Enhanced Aluminum-Steel Joint Performance Using Taguchi-Grey Relational Analysis
Available online 15 October 2026
The increasing demand for lightweight structures has intensified the need for reliable aluminum-steel dissimilar joints in transportation industries. However, fusion welding of aluminum and steel is...
Force-map-based numerical–experimental investigation of forming force and fracture-controlled formability of lightweight AA1050 aluminum sheets in single-point incremental forming
Available online 10 October 2026
Single-point incremental forming (SPIF) offers substantial flexibility for manufacturing customized sheet-metal components without dedicated dies, but its wider application remains limited by the difficulty...
Machine Learning Prediction of Microhardness in TIG-Welded Al6061 Using Synthetic Data Augmentation and Bayesian Optimization
Available online 1 October 2026
Predicting microhardness in TIG-welded Al6061 aluminum alloy is challenging due to limited experimental datasets and non-linear precipitation-hardening behavior across weld zones. A total of 144 Vickers...
Load rate sensitivity and printability metrics of bio-derived polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in material extrusion additive manufacturing
September 2026
The increased interest in sustainable materials and technologies that reduce consumption has led to the use of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), in material extrusion 3D printing. PHA combines environmental...
Enhancement of mechanical forming properties related in formability for AA2024-T3 sheet using shot peening process
September 2026
This research aims to improve the formability of aluminum alloy AA2024-T3 sheets, along with their surface characteristics and mechanical forming properties, by employing the shot peening (SP) process...
The toughened and heat-resistant composites for additive manufacturing applications: The use of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate) blends modified with natural fillers
September 2026
This paper presents research focused on the preparation of a novel type of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate) blend (PLA/PBS) dedicated to additive manufacturing via filament 3D printing, material...
The influence of the weaving architecture of fiber preforms on the mechanical behavior of SiC/SiC composites
September 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,...
Spark plasma sintering: A solid-state sustainable recycling technique
September 2026
This review comprehensively explores the emerging role of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) as a sustainable and versatile solid-state recycling technique across various industries. Emphasizing its advantages...
Comparative evaluation of rolling and ultrasonic rolling chamfer for 7050 aluminum alloy load-bearing holes
September 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...
Role of post-printing heat treatments and build orientation on the mechanical properties of additively manufactured maraging steel for power and energy applications
September 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...
Experimental investigation and machine learning-based optimization of abrasive water jet drilling in GFRP laminates
September 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
September 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)...
Establishing a magneto-finishing process applying hemispherical permanent magnets combined with a radiated magnetic field array for complex surfaces
September 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...
G-code to CAD reconstruction using InfillAware for geometry-aware failure assessment in fused filament fabrication parts
Available online 29 September 2026
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) enables lightweight designs through internal infill architectures, but tensile failure assessment remains difficult because the load-bearing structure is a heterogeneous...
On the bending collapse of circular tubes with laser-welded localized reinforcements for enhanced crashworthiness
Available online 26 September 2026
Thin-walled circular tubes are widely employed in lightweight structural applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and manufacturability. However, under severe bending loads, these members...
Modeling of rolling strips from experimental Al–Mg alloys with different alloying element contents and investigation on their structure and properties
Available online 25 September 2026
The aim of this study was to investigate the structure and mechanical properties of sheet semi-finished products obtained by hot and cold rolling from experimental Al–Mg alloys alloyed with scandium,...
Wire Arc additive manufacturing of Inconel 625: Process-structure-property-performance relationships and future pathways
Available online 24 September 2026
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) has emerged as a cost-effective and high-deposition-rate technology for fabricating large-scale metallic components. Inconel 625 is particularly suitable for WAAM...
Data-Driven Design and Performance Optimization of Hybrid Micro-Lattice Architectures for Lightweight Applications
Available online 24 September 2026
Lattice structures afford lightweight designs that can vary in terms of stiffness, strength, energy dissipation capacity, and surface area to volume ratio; nevertheless, traditional lattice structures...
A comprehensive review of resistance element welding of dissimilar aluminium to steel and magnesium to steel sheets for lightweight automotive structures: Challenges and opportunities
Available online 23 September 2026
Multimaterial body structures are increasingly adopted in modern electric vehicles (EVs) to achieve lightweighting, environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and design flexibility. These structures...
Multiscale analysis of compression-torsion energy absorption in hyperbolic lattices under quasi-static loading
Available online 19 September 2026
Lightweight metamaterial structures, with their tunable mechanical properties, exhibit broad application prospects in fields with stringent material performance requirements, such as automotive lightweighting...