Fabrication and characterization of AA6061 composites with boron carbide reinforcement through FSP

Influence of Processing Parameters on the Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Borosilicate Particulate Reinforced Polymer Composites

Emerging composite materials are expanding the potential of additive manufacturing and enabling applications previously restricted by traditional manufacturing methods through their multi-phase nature and complex internal geometry. Additionally, these materials can be pyrolyzed to create dense metal, ceramic, and glass...

Multi-objective optimization of friction stir processing of AZ31B magnesium alloy

ABSTRACT AZ31B magnesium alloy is extensively utilized in lightweight structural and transportation applications due to its superior strength-to-weight ratio; however, its structural performance is often limited by coarse-grain structure, microstructural heterogeneity, and reduced mechanical integrity. To overcome thes...

Effect of nano-powder reinforcements and process parameters on the performance of friction stir-welded ABS-PS plates

The present study examined the effects of various reinforcements, such as nano-powder, silica, eggshell and multi-walled carbon nanotubes, on the mechanical properties of friction stir-welded polystyrene and acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene plates under different process parameters. Welding experiments were performed at...

Understanding the microstructure and mechanical properties of IN625 weldment reinforced with nano-TiC particles

Process Window And Microstructural Evolution Of Silica-Reinforced Inconel 718 Metal Matrix Composites Fabricated By Laser Powder Bed Fusion

In this study, fabrication of Inconel 718 (In718) matrix composites reinforced with 1, 2, and 3 wt.% silica nanoparticles by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) was investigated. To evaluate the LPBF process window, volumetric energy densities, from -30% to +30% relative to the optimized condition of In718, were applied, an...

MWCNT-modified polymer nanocomposites: Effect of backup plate fixtures

The inclusion of nanoparticles significantly affects the physico-mechanical behavior of polymer laminates, thereby enhancing their manufacturability and machinability. To meet the growing demand for high-strength, lightweight materials in engineering applications, carbon nanomaterials are being added to carbon fiber re...