Surface integrity and material removal rate optimization in CNC turning of a cast Al–Zn–Mg–Cu based lightweight alloy
Available online 11 September 2026
Cast Al–Zn–Mg–Cu-based alloys are attractive lightweight materials for engineering components, but their machining performance is strongly affected by casting-related heterogeneity, surface defects,...
Investigating the thermo-mechanical response and bush formation during friction drilling of LPBF AlSi10Mg alloy
Available online 7 September 2026
This study investigates the thermo-mechanical response of laser powder bed fused (LPBF) AlSi10Mg alloy during friction drilling and its influence on bushing formation. Experiments were conducted under...
Effects of anhydride hardener on performance of a glycerol-derived bio-epoxy resin for advanced composites manufacturing
Available online 1 September 2026
This study systematically evaluates the physical, mechanical and thermal performance of glycerol triglycidyl ether-based bio-epoxy resins to assess their suitability as sustainable alternatives for...
Optimizing wire arc additive manufacturing strategies for the repair of thin-walled 2219 aluminum alloy aerospace component using a cycle step approach
Available online 31 August 2026
The aerospace sector is increasingly prioritizing component repair over replacement as a sustainability strategy, driving demand for additive manufacturing solutions capable of restoring complex metallic...
Progress and perspectives on heat-resistant magnesium alloys: Evolution, composition design, and property optimization
Available online 22 August 2026
The relentless drive toward lightweight, structurally complex, and multifunctional advanced equipment—such as aircraft, aero-engines, and weapon systems—has drawn considerable attention to heat-resistant...
Ultrasonically assisted resistance spot welding: A comprehensive review
Available online 22 August 2026
Ultrasonically assisted resistance spot welding (UARSW) provides a powerful route for reshaping interfacial metallurgy in both similar and dissimilar-metal systems. For similar metal joints, high-frequency...
Effect of deposition strategy on the formability, microstructure, and mechanical properties of AZ31 via wire arc additive manufacturing
Available online 22 August 2026
Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) of magnesium alloy has attracted significant attention due to its potential for producing large-scale, lightweight structural components. However, different heat...
Recent Advances and Challenges of Abrasive Water Jet Machining Process on Layered Fiber Composites
Available online 21 August 2026
Abrasive waterjet machining (AWJM) has emerged as a versatile and efficient method for machining intricate shapes in challenging materials, particularly layered fiber composites. This review critically...
Lightweight epoxy materials reinforced with regrind from wind turbine blade waste: Thermal and mechanical properties
Available online 20 August 2026
This work aimed to demonstrate the potential for material recycling of wind turbine blades (WTB) by using post-consumer regrind as a filler in epoxy composites. Composites were fabricated based on epoxy...
Investigation of the effects of infill process parameters on the tensile and flexural properties of fused filament fabricated thermoplastic polyurethane composite
Available online 20 August 2026
Electrically conductive carbon particle-reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composites are increasingly utilized in wearable electronics, flexible circuits, soft robotics, and bioelectronic...
Intuitionistic Fuzzy Multi-Criteria TOPSIS Model for Sustainable Optimization of Friction Stir Welding Parameters in Dissimilar Alloy Joints
Available online 10 August 2026
This paper introduces a comprehensive optimization framework that combines Intuitionistic Fuzzy Group Decision-Making (IFGDM) with the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution...
Ceramic titanium carbide nanopowder as a reinforcement agent of ASA in material extrusion additive manufacturing
Available online 6 August 2026
In an effort to keep up with the rapidly growing needs of society, manufacturing processes and materials need to be constantly developed. Additive manufacturing (AM) exploits different materials and...
Recent advances in integrated die-casting of magnesium alloys
Available online 4 August 2026
Prompted by the lightweighting strategy for new energy vehicles, integrated die-casting Mg alloy technology has emerged as a research hotspot due to its combined weight reduction potential and emission...
Effect of volumetric energy density on the microstructure, mechanical, corrosion, and biological behavior of Ti–Cu alloy manufactured by laser powder bed fusion
July 2026
This study investigates the influence of volumetric energy density (VED) on the microstructural evolution, mechanical behavior, corrosion resistance, and biological performance of Ti–10Cu alloys fabricated...
Sensitivity index and strain rate dependent metrics of lightweight acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) in MEX additive manufacturing
July 2026
The properties of acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) are similar to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. However, it is more robust against environmental phenomena. Therefore, it is capable of use in...
A volume ratio method for determining the onset of yielding in lattice structures
July 2026
This paper introduces a novel method for determining the yield stress of lattice structural materials fabricated through metal additive manufacturing (MAM). The new method, named the ‘volume ratio method’,...
Injection forging of thin-walled tubes
July 2026
This paper presents an innovative injection forging process designed for the manufacturing of net-shape thin-walled tubular components with integrated functional features. The research combines finite...
Thermal deformation behaviour and physically-based dual-phase constitutive model of Ni/Ni2Al3 laminated composites
July 2026
To investigate the high-temperature deformation behaviour of Ni/Ni2Al3 laminated composites with greater precision, a series of uniaxial tensile experiments was conducted at 700 °C under various strain...
Experimental surface modification, prediction modeling, and multi-objective optimization of μ-EDM process using GBR-NSGA-II for machining of Ti-6Al-4V+8%Ta
July 2026
Metal 3D printing offers a promising solution for producing customized Ti-alloy components. However, due to inherent process limitations, additional post-processing is required for the fabrication of...
Microstructure and mechanical properties of multidirectionally forged Al alloy 1570С subjected to cryogenic rolling
July 2026
The effect of cryogenic rolling at −196 °C up to 90 % reduction on the microstructure and static strength of a 1570C alloy (Al–5.0Mg–0.18Mn–0.2Sc–0.08Zr–0.01Fe–0.01Si wt%), pre-processed by multidirectional...
Energy absorption characterization of tubes filled with auxetic and non-auxetic lattice structures under lateral loading
July 2026
This study examines the energy absorption performance of aluminium crash tubes under lateral compression, focusing on the effect of internal lattice fillers. Tubes were tested in both empty and filled...