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A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2024 | Viewed by 5242

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Dr. Lubos Kascak

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Department of Technologies, Materials and Computer Aided Production, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Košice, Mäsiarska 74, 04001 Kosice, Slovakia
Interests: mechanical joining; clinching; resistance spot welding; adhesive bonding; hybrid joining
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Dear Colleagues,

Modern materials in mechanical engineering have significantly improved the performance of mechanical systems, allowing for more efficient and effective designs. These materials offer several advantages over traditional materials such as increased strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, as well as being lightweight. The development of these materials continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in mechanical engineering. The processing of these modern materials often involves advanced manufacturing techniques, such as additive manufacturing, advanced forming, advanced machining, and advanced casting processes. These techniques allow for precise control over the material properties and the manufacturing of complex geometries with high accuracy. The progress in technology and materials has enabled mechanical engineers to design and produce more efficient, reliable, and sustainable mechanical systems.

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advanced materials
new trends in materials processing
progressive technology
additive manufacturing
numerical simulation

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Comparison of the Properties and Structure of Montmorillonites Modified with Polyvinylpyrrolidone

by Volodymyr Krasinskyi, Ludmila Dulebova, Rafał Malinowski, Krzysztof Bajer and Oksana Krasinska

Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 2983; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14072983 - 02 Apr 2024

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The modification method of aluminosilicate clays and the modifier content have a decisive influence on the structure and properties of the obtained nanocomposites. Therefore, the development and research of new techniques of nanoclays modification are of great importance for polymer nano-chemistry. The work studied the modification of montmorillonite (MMT) using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) in an aqueous colloidal solution with the subsequent separation of three separate fractions of the solution according to the previously developed method. The influence of the initial mass ratio of components (MMT/PVP) on the structure and thermal properties of the modified MMT in each solution layer was determined. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal gravimetry (TG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were used for research. It was established that the mass ratio of components in the initial solution has almost no effect on the structure of MMT in the top and middle solution layers, but significantly affects the yield of final products. Different structures can be obtained in the bottom layer of the solution. Still, intercalated MMT was obtained exclusively at the mass ratio of MMT/PVP = 1:2. In addition, the work investigated the structure and thermal properties of modified montmorillonites with the same PVP content, and it has been proven that such composites have dissimilar structures and properties when obtained by different methods. Full article

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Evaluation of Non-Planar Tool Interaction in Milling of Shaped Surfaces Using a Copy Milling Cutter

by Ján Varga, Štefan Kender, Ľuboš Kaščák, Vladimír Rohaľ and Emil Spišák

Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(1), 285; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14010285 - 28 Dec 2023

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When milling complex parts or curved surfaces, we encounter several problems that must be addressed in the production process. Various factors affect the quality and accuracy of production. The main objective of this paper was to analyse the size of the effective tool diameter when machining a shaped surface concerning the selected position, namely at the perpendicular position of the tool. At the same time, the distribution of the engagement area on the tool surface was evaluated by extracting the area content and volume data at the point of contact. This study highlights the importance of the choice of finishing strategy in a CAM system. The results showed that the tool engagement size corresponded to the extracted data describing the area and volume for each tool position with regards to the curvature of the surface. The negative deviations obtained by the scanning method were due to machining near the tool centre, which was affected by the changing effective tool diameter. Full article

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Comparison of Stress Concentration Factors Obtained by Different Methods

by Peter Sivák, Ingrid Delyová and Jozef Bocko

Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(24), 13328; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132413328 - 18 Dec 2023

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This paper offers a study regarding regression and correlation analysis and intercomparison of stress concentration factors obtained from FEM analysis with factors imported from external sources. The procedure for obtaining the stress concentration factors is implemented and demonstrated on the shape configuration of an axially symmetric structural element with offset, tension loading. It is a typical representation of stress concentrators of the shape-discontinuity-dimension-load configuration applied in structural elements mainly from the engineering and construction fields. The data thus obtained are then subjected to regression and simple correlation analysis. Three regression models based on 2nd- and 3rd-degree polynomials and power function are applied. These results are further subjected to a detailed procedure of comparison with the values of the stress concentration factors obtained from two other independent sources. Finally, a detailed analysis of the possible reasons for the registered value deviations is performed. Full article

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Influence of Noble Metals on the Microstructure and Properties of Biodegradable Mg-Nd-Zr Alloy

by Viktor Greshta, Vadim Shalomeev, Svitlana Bovkun, Ivan Petryshynets, Vasily Efremenko and Michail Brykov

Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(23), 12736; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312736 - 28 Nov 2023

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In this work, the approach to improve the mechanical properties of a biodegradable Mg-Nd-Zr alloy through modification with noble metals (Ag and Au) was proposed. The separate and combined influence of silver and gold on the macro- and microstructure of the alloy was studied. A qualitative and quantitative assessment of the structural components of the alloy was carried out. It was shown that when modifying the melt, noble metals form the complex intermetallic phases which served as additional crystallization centers. It has been established that adding 0.05 to 0.1 wt.% of noble metals to Mg-based alloy increase the volume fraction of intermetallic compounds by ~1.5 times, shifting them towards smaller size groups with the simultaneous formation of spherical intermetallic compounds. The latter are located in the center of the grain proving them to be the additional nucleation sites. It was shown that complex modification (0.1% Ag + 0.1% Au) of a Mg-based alloy refined its structural components by ~1.5 times, increasing the strength by ~20%, and ductility by ~2 times due to the formation of the intermetallic compounds. The proposed technology for modifying cast biodegradable Mg-based alloys is feasible to be used for the manufacture of implants for osteosynthesis. Full article

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Surface Quality Evaluation in the Milling Process Using a Ball Nose End Mill

by Ján Varga, Peter Ižol, Marek Vrabeľ, Ľuboš Kaščák, Mário Drbúl and Jozef Brindza

Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(18), 10328; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810328 - 15 Sep 2023

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Shaped surfaces are increasingly used in the field of mold-making for casting or injection molding, where future products include shapes with different curvatures. These are surfaces that form convex curves, concave curves, or a combination thereof. Given these machined surfaces, it is important to know the impact of the finishing strategies on these surfaces. This paper deals with the comparison of finishing milling strategies in the production of shaped surfaces and the analysis of different methods for the evaluation of surface topography. In addition, the experimental results evaluate the roughness of the machined surface and surface shape variations. The material used for the experiments was AlCu4Mg aluminum alloy, and Constant Z, spiral and spiral circle strategies were chosen for the finishing strategies. The evaluation of surface topography and surface roughness was carried out at three different specimen heights with respect to the tool’s contact with the machined surface. Full article

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Study of Noise Effect of Slag Storage Technology on Surrounding Environment

by Anna Yehorova and Ervin Lumnitzer

Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(4), 1678; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14041678 - 19 Feb 2024

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The metallurgical sector is one of the important sectors of the Slovak economy. Its integral part is the storage of metallurgical waste, which is accompanied by noise that bothers the inhabitants of the surrounding urban areas. This paper focuses on the analysis of the problem of noise propagation into protected areas located in the vicinity of the metallurgical plant. The paper describes a number of measurements that have been carried out at the slag landfill. Based on these measurements, simulations were performed using a mathematical model, and predictions of noise propagation in the exterior were made. Subsequently, noise reduction measures were proposed. The results obtained by the authors form a methodological basis for addressing such situations, since, during the solution, it was often necessary to deal with non-standard situations that were specific to the area of the technology addressed. This solution was then applied in real practice. Full article

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