The problem of sheared edge fracture in forming operations of advanced high strength steels (AHSS) is critical due to damage accumulated in the shear affected zone (SAZ) during cutting. The sheared edges of the blank are subjected to various …

The scroll plate, a thin-walled structure with the vortex curved surface, is the core component affecting the performances of miniature scroll compressor. It is challenging to fabricate the scroll plate in high precision since during the milling …

For electrochemical discharge machining (ECDM), the thickness and stability of the gas film formed on the tool electrode surface act as key factors that directly affect machining efficiency and precision. To resolve this important issue, this …

Compliant mechanisms achieve motion through elastic deformation of slender blades, offering high precision and eliminating issues such as friction, backlash, and lubrication needs, making them particularly attractive for space scientific …

Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM) has experienced significant growth in recent years due to its ability to fabricate complex geometries with minimal material waste, compared to traditional manufacturing technologies. It is especially prevalent in …

This study investigates the friction stir welding of semi-solid metal 6082 (SSM 6082), produced by rheocasting to attain a globular microstructure prior to joining. The influence of tool rotation and welding speed on heat input, microstructural …

Laser cladding boasts advantages such as low dilution rate, excellent bonding between the cladding layer and the matrix, and the tissue is compact. It is extensively utilized in the fields of surface modification of components and remanufacturing.

The structure design and material selection of curved aluminum profiles for automotive body usually ignore the formability of subsequent bending process. Besides, hollow aluminium profile undergoes wall thickness variation and work-hardening in …

This paper introduces a novel methodology for minimum-time trajectory planning of autonomous heavy vehicles operating in structured environments. The proposed approach generates optimal and dynamically feasible trajectories by explicitly …

Tool condition monitoring (TCM) is critical for micro-machining brittle materials to ensure precision, extend tool life, and maintain surface quality. This study investigated the integration of acoustic emission (AE) sensors and cutting force …

Automated screw detection is a critical yet challenging task for the disassembly of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, a process hampered by visually complex industrial environments and a lack of public datasets. This study provides the first …

Plastic gears are critical components in mechanical power transmission systems, widely used in automotive, aerospace, robotics, and industrial machinery. The performance and reliability of gears directly affect the efficiency, safety, and service …

The deep drawing process is widely employed in the manufacturing of gas cylinders, where force monitoring plays a crucial role in ensuring process stability, product quality, and operational safety. However, the integration of experimental force …

The simulation of the process of semi-continuous casting of aluminum alloys is carried out, starting from the exit of the melt from the melting furnace and ending with the crystallization of the ingot. For computer simulation, the ProCAST software …

Tool condition monitoring is essential for improving machining quality and reducing production costs. In recent years, numerous tool condition monitoring methods have been developed, but most employ supervised learning. However, supervised …

Additive Manufacturing (AM) offers unprecedented design freedom, yet evaluating the manufacturing resources required for complex geometries remains a significant computational bottleneck during the early design phase. Traditional slicing software …

Functionally graded lattice structures have drawn considerable attention in engineering applications owing to their excellent mechanical properties. This study fabricated functionally graded multi-morphology 316 L stainless steel lattices via …

In the design of mechanical product families, modular design is often adopted as it enables the designer to combine product components into modules, which by nature facilitate the processing of core or foundational part (those common to all …

Industrial laser welding requires rapid parameter optimization, but existing CFD models remain too computationally expensive for practical use. This work addresses this challenge through a calibrated multi-regime thermal source model that enables …

Silicon carbide (SiC), owing to its high hardness and brittleness, often exhibits ductile–brittle transition behavior during grinding, making accurate surface roughness prediction and parameter planning challenging. This study proposes an …