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,...
Finite element analysis and experimental whiffletree testing of a small UAV composite wing
July 2025
This study presents a comprehensive investigation of the structural performance of a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) composite wing, integrating finite element analysis (FEA) and experimental whiffletree...
Additively manufactured injection mould tooling incorporating gradient density lattice structures for mass and energy reduction
July 2025
The benefits of reducing the mass of injection moulding (IM) tooling include opportunities to also reduce material and energy consumption of the Additive Manufacturing L-PBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion)...
Electrical discharge machining: Recent advances and future trends in modeling, optimization, and sustainability
July 2025
Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) has experienced significant advancements in modeling, optimization, and sustainability, reflecting the growing demand for intelligent and environmentally friendly...
Laser powder bed fusion of AlN and ZrN reinforced AlSi10Mg matrix composites: Effect of wettability and volume fraction on microstructure and mechanical properties
July 2025
In this study, Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technique was employed to obtain AlN- and ZrN-reinforced AlSi10Mg composites (De Brouckère diameter D[4,3] equals ∼2 μm). The wettability of AlN and ZrN...
Deep learning-based applications in metal additive manufacturing processes: Challenges and opportunities–A review
July 2025
In metal additive manufacturing (AM), parts often exhibit quality variations, defects, intricate surface topography, and anisotropic properties influenced by factors such as process parameters, energy...
Enhancing physical-thermal-mechanical properties of biobased ceramic composite utilizing natural beta-tricalcium phosphate, glass, and tricalcium silicate
July 2025
Eggshells, a sustainable raw material, accumulate in millions of tons daily after consumption and are utilized across various industries including food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and cosmetics....
Low-Velocity Impact Response of Novel Hierarchical Hexagonal Multicell Structures
Available online 23 July 2025
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...
Feasibility of electrical discharge machining (EDM) of AZ31 lightweight magnesium alloy in dielectric fluids of hydrocarbon oil and deionized water
Available online 23 July 2025
In the current study, the effect of different types of dielectric fluids, including hydrocarbon oil and deionized water, on the material removal rate (MRR) and tool wear rate (TWR) of AZ31 magnesium...