Recycling of mixed aluminum powders for laser powder bed fusion
Available online 8 November 2025
One of the new trends in the recycling industry is the use of secondary aluminum raw materials for additive manufacturing. In this study, a mixture of secondary aluminum powders containing 6 wt.% of...
Effect of Topology on the Mechanical Properties and Energy Absorption of Annealed Lightweight SLM AlSi10Mg Lattice Structures
Available online 7 November 2025
Additively manufactured lattice structures have gained significant attention from various industries due to their exceptional specific mechanical properties and low bulk densities. While research on...
High performance polysulfone (PSU) mechanical response in additive manufacturing: optimization of critical control settings
Available online 7 November 2025
High-performance polymers (HPPs) operate in demanding environments. Therefore, exploiting their specs to the maximum is critical, considering also their high cost. Investigating Polysulfone (PSU) in...
Effect of thermomechanical processing on microstructure and tensile properties of Al-20%Mg2Si-xCe Composites
Available online 4 November 2025
Due to its appealing properties, Al-Mg2Si composite is among the popular composites used in many industrial applications. The objective of this study is to address the combined effect of cerium (Ce)...
Laser Welding of Al6061 Alloy with Dynamic Beam Shape
Available online 31 October 2025
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...
INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A CENTRALISED MAGNETIC YOKE IN THE MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FINISHING TECHNIQUE USING SHEAR FLUID FOR SUS 304 MATERIAL
Available online 17 October 2025
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...
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
Available online 16 October 2025
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...
Optimisation of welding parameters for ultrasonically assisted resistance spot welding of pure titanium Grade 2 and aluminium alloy 5754
Available online 4 October 2025
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....
Processing of Lightweight Cu-Intermetallic-Al composite through cyclic accumulative roll bonding and intermediate annealing
Available online 3 October 2025
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...
Development of Lightweight Magnesium Composites Reinforced with FeCoCrNiMn High Entropy Alloy via Powder Metallurgy
Available online 1 October 2025
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...
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)....