Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, Volume 8, Issue 5

The work that is being presented demonstrates that there is a critical point at which the engineering stress–strain diagram’s elastic–plastic region transitions to yield and fracture stresses. This transition is demonstrated using t...

For advancing manufacturing, arising AM, with an inverse philosophical approach compared to conventional procedures, has benefits that include intricate fabrication, reduced material waste, flexible design, and more. Regardless of its potential, AM m...

This study investigated the influence of printing parameters and strategies on the morphological characteristics of austenitic stainless steel beads deposited on carbon steel substrates, using plasma directed energy deposition (DED). The experimental...

Complex phase steels, known for their high levels of conformability, energy absorption, and deformation capacity, are among the more advanced high-strength steels. The objective of this study was to compare the mechanical properties of CPW 800-class...

The paper presents a comparative study of the erosion wear resistance of WC-10Co4Cr, Cr₃C₂-25NiCr and martensitic stainless steel (SS) coatings deposited onto an AlSi7Mg0.3 (Al) alloy substrate by high-velocity air‒fuel (HVAF) spraying. The inf...

This paper investigates the potential of utilizing lubricated liquid carbon dioxide (LCO₂ + MQL) as an alternative to conventional flood cooling in grinding operations. This approach could facilitate a transition towards fossil-free production, which...

To address issues such as large surface roughness, coarse grains, and poor mechanical properties in low-carbon steel parts produced through wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), this paper proposes a method combining multi-directional incremental f...

Additive manufacturing has a strong potential to produce sound metal–polymer joints using controlled polymer deposition on a metallic substrate. In this way, this study aimed to explore the morphological and mechanical properties of metal&ndash...

This study investigates the feasibility and effectiveness of two non-destructive testing methods, active thermography and shearography, on 3D-printed thermoplastic (TP) composites reinforced with continuous carbon fiber. Artificial defects were intro...

This study explores the flexural behavior of continuous fiber-reinforced composite sandwich structures built entirely using material extrusion additive manufacturing. The continuous fiber additive manufacturing system used in this study works sequent...

This paper proposes a procedurefor multi-criteria calibration of a thermo-mechanical model for numerical simulation of welding in the space vacuum. A finite-element model of a steel plate is created. Experimental and computational data are obtained....

This study investigates the effects of incorporating glass microspheres (GMSs) as fillers in carbon fabric–epoxy composites (CFECs) on their degradation behavior under environmental conditions such as moisture and ultraviolet rays. The GMS-fill...

Throughout recent years, the implementation of nanoparticles into the microstructure of additively manufactured (AM) parts has gained great attention in the material science community. The dispersion strengthening (DS) effect achieved leads to a subs...

Thermal simulation is essential in wire-arc-directed energy deposition (W-DED) to accurately estimate temperature distributions, impacting residual stress and distortion in components. Proper calibration of simulation models minimizes inaccuracies ca...

In the vision of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, it is vital to automate production processes. There is a significant gap in current practices, where the derivation of production processes from product data still heavily relies on human experti...

Additive manufacturing (AM) and topology optimization (TO) emerge as vital processes in modern industries, with broad adoption driven by reduced expenses and the desire for lightweight and complex designs. However, iterative topology optimization can...

This study looks at how welding intensity, speed, voltage, and stick-out affect the structural and mechanical characteristics of metal inert gas (MIG) welding on SUS 201 stainless steel and C20 steel. The Taguchi method is used to optimize the study&...

The use of computer vision in the industry has become fundamental, playing an essential role in areas such as quality control and inspection, object recognition/tracking, and automation. Despite this constant growth, robotic cell systems employing co...

A complementary characterisation of the Al-alloy EN AW-5454 was carried out, intended for obtaining the laser hybrid welding parameters of subassemblies in the automotive industry. The investigation included a microstructural examination and the dete...

This paper aims to elucidate the state-of-the-art, prevailing priorities, and the focus of the industry, and identify both limitations and potential gaps regarding industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots). Additionally, it outlines the adv...

Avoiding downtime is one of the major concerns of manufacturing industries. In the era of connected industry, acquiring data has become cheaper than ever; however, turning that data into actionable insights for operators is not always straightforward...

Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) are highly adaptable production systems capable of producing a wide range of products in varying quantities. While this flexibility caters to evolving market demands, it also introduces complex scheduling and cont...

Investment casting is a widely utilized casting technique that offers superior dimensional accuracy and surface quality. In this method, the wax patterns are employed in the layer-by-layer formation of a shell mold. As is customary, the patterns were...

This study investigates the impact of incorporating TiC and TiB₂ inoculants on the microstructure and corrosion performance of an arc-directed energy-deposited PH 13-8Mo martensitic stainless steel. The microstructural characterizations revealed part...

The use of an electron beam (EB) as a heating source in EB-based powder bed fusion (PBF-EB) has several limitations, such as reduced powder recyclability, short machine service intervals, difficulties with heating large areas and the limited processa...

This paper describes the principles of obtaining wear-resistant coatings based on titanium diboride that are deposited on the cutting tool for use in the machining of chromium–nickel alloys. The spark plasma sintering of samples from the TiB₂/T...

In metal additive manufacturing, reusing collected powder from previous builds is a standard practice driven by the substantial cost of metal powder. This approach not only reduces material expenses but also contributes to sustainability by minimizin...

Heat storage is an emerging field of research, and, therefore, new materials with enhanced properties are being developed. Examples of phase change materials that provide high heat storage are inorganic salts and salt mixtures. They are commonly used...

In large-scale machine tool applications, the presence of low structural natural frequencies limits the cutting capabilities of the machine. The machine tool joints interact with the structural mode shapes, hence, the feed drive system characteristic...

The purpose of this research was to create a predictive model for a medium-speed wire electrical discharge machine (WEDM) utilizing an artificial neural network (ANN). Medium-speed WEDM experiments were developed based on the I-optimal mixture design...

This study examines the dry milling process of a rare-earth-based magnesium alloy, emphasizing the optimization of the milling parameters and their impact on the surface quality, cutting forces, and the rate of material removal. The objective is to i...

Laser wire-feed metal additive manufacturing (LWAM) is an innovative technology that shows many advantages compared with traditional manufacturing approaches. Despite these advantages, its industrial adoption is limited by complex parameter managemen...

Machining quality prediction is the critical link of quality control in parts machining. With the advent of the Industry 4.0 era, intelligent manufacturing and data-driven technologies bring new ideas for quality control in complex machining processe...

Die-sink electric discharge machining (EDM) is essential for shaping complex geometries in hard-to-machine materials. This study aimed to optimize key input parameters, such as the discharge current, gap voltage, pulse-on time, and pulse-off time, to...

Understanding shock wave behavior in supersonic flow environments is critical for optimizing the aerodynamic performance of turbomachinery components. This study introduces a novel transonic linear cascade design, focusing on advanced blade manufactu...

Modern mechanical engineering faces high competition in global markets, which requires manufacturers of process equipment to significantly reduce production costs while ensuring high product quality and maximum productivity. Metalworking occupies a s...

Additive manufacturing (AM) methods have been gaining momentum because they provide vast design and fabrication possibilities, increasing the accessibility of state-of-the-art hardware through recent developments in user-friendly computer-aided drawi...

The friction/adhesion between the tool and chip is generally large in metal cutting, and it causes many problems such as high cutting energy/rough surface finish. To suppress this, cutting fluid and tool coating are used in practice, but they are hig...

Selective laser sintering (SLS) is a bed fusion additive manufacturing technology that facilitates rapid, versatile, intricate, and cost-effective prototype production across various applications. It supports a wide array of thermoplastics, such as p...

This experimental study was performed to assess whether applying a metal primer containing 10-MDP multiple times affected the repair shear bonding ability of base metal alloys to resin composites. Ten base metal alloys were randomly assigned to each...

Plastics reinforced with glass fiber have a significant likelihood of being replaced by natural fiber hybrid composites (NFHCs). Making holes helps in part assembly, which is a crucial activity in the machining of composite constructions. As a result...

Tool wear management and real-time machining quality monitoring are pivotal components of realizing smart manufacturing objectives, as they directly influence machining precision and productivity. Traditionally, measuring and analyzing cutting force...

Today, around the world, there is huge demand for natural materials that are biodegradable and possess suitable properties. Natural fibers reveal distinct aspects like the combination of good mechanical and thermal properties that allow these types o...

Shot peening is generally used to improve the fatigue performance of mechanical components. However, identifying the geometrical and mechanical characteristics of the shots that improve fatigue strength is still a challenging task, as there are many...

As the metal additive manufacturing (AM) field evolves with an increasing demand for highly complex and customizable products, there is a critical need to close the gap in productivity between metal AM and traditional manufacturing (TM) processes suc...

The chip compression ratio is the most important characteristic of various machining processes with chip generation. This characteristic enables the determination of kinetic and other energy loads on the tool and the machined material. This provides...

The massive forming industry in Germany produces around 1.4 million tons of parts every year, which are mainly used in safety-relevant areas such as the automotive industry. The production of these parts requires a considerable amount of energy, much...

Multilayer composite materials, consisting of layers of aluminum alloy and steel, are used in the manufacturing of large engineering structures, including in the shipbuilding and railcar industries. Due to the different properties of aluminum alloys...

The rapid spread of the use of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes is due to the wide variety of methods for connecting them. This study keeps pace with the developments of butt fusion welding of HDPE pipes by exploring the relationship between th...

In the aerospace industry, an important number of machined parts are submitted for high-performance requirements regarding surface integrity. Key components are made of materials selected for their unique properties and they are obtained by milling p...