The superior engineering properties and excellent biocompatibility of titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V) stimulate applications in biomedical industries. Electric discharge machining, a widely used process advanced applications, is an attractive option that simultaneously offers machining surface modification. In this study, comprehensive list roughening levels variables such as pulse current, ON time, OFF polarity, along with four tool electrodes graphite, copper, brass, aluminum are evaluated...

Fibre Metal Laminates are structures used primarily in aerospace applications because of their principal advantages such as high strength, lower density, and impact resistance. In the present work, a systematic assessment has been made to evaluate two different stacking sequences FMLs (Type – I (AA 6061/Carbon Fibre/AA 6061), Type II (Carbon Fibre)) against pure carbon composite - III) baseline for improvement. The investigations enhanced resistance, improved tensile increased flexural...

Abstract The aeronautical industry relies on high-performance equipment that demands materials with exceptional engineering attributes, such as the Ti6Al4V alloy. However, complexity of parts used in these applications presents challenges related to stack-up tolerances during assembly. Therefore, conventional machining processes are not economically viable due their two-step nature solution (machining and surface treatment) inability achieve required accuracy level, particularly given...

Hybrid aluminium matrix composites (HAMCs) are highly valued in manufacturing sectors but difficult to machine conventionally due reinforcements' inherent hardness and abrasiveness. This research finds high-speed wire electric discharge machining (WEDM) be a potent solution for stir-squeeze-casted HAMC (AA2024 with ceramic nanoparticles: Al2O3, SiC, Si3N4, BN) creating complex profiles superior erosion characteristics. The performance has been assessed terms of material removal rate (MRR)...

Great biocompatibility and superior mechanical properties of titanium alloys (Ti6Al4V) stimulate the use this material frequently in biomedical, defence, aeronautical industries. In these applications, end parts generally have complex curved profiles. Through conventional means machining, profiles with high dimensional accuracy are not easily achievable due to difficult-to-cut nature Ti6Al4V. Wire Electric Discharge Machining (WEDM) is a promising alternative cut features like angular...

Abstract The emerging demands of industry for developing the novel materials with superior mechanical properties have successfully resulted in development distinct such as Al-matrix composites. Among these composites, newly developed Al6061-7.5% SiC holds promising characteristics. But, reinforcement makes machining this composite challenging, thus posing a serious concern regarding its effective utilization. In research, high-speed wire electric discharge (WEDM) was employed precise squeeze...

Abstract The requirement of cost-effective and ecological production systems is crucial in the competitive market. In this regard, focus shifted towards sustainable cleaner machining processes. Besides clean technologies, effective parametric control required for materials (such as High Strength Low Alloy Steels) specifically designed high strength applications having superior physio-chemical properties. Therefore, machinability complexities require optimized solutions to reduce temperature...

One of the sustainability goals in aeronautical industry includes developing cost-effective, high-performance engine components possessing complex curved geometries with excellent dimensional precision and surface quality. In this regard, several developments wire electric discharge machining have been reported, but influence flushing attributes is not thoroughly investigated thus studied herein. The four process variables, namely servo voltage, pressure, nozzle diameter, nozzle-workpiece...

Abstract Over the years, machinists have been exploring hard part turning of AISI D2 steels. Initially, cylindrical grinding was used for this purpose, but it later replaced by single-point due to its advantages such as high material removal, low cost, and greater flexibility. Conventional inserts are in turning, they reported large radial forces, notch wear, poor surface finish. Therefore, multi-radii wiper were designed overcome these machining issues, their use restricted shallower depths...

Distinctive attributes of hybrid aluminum matrix composites enhanced their industrial applications, however, reinforcement particulates complicate machining specifically when intricate profiles with high precision are involved due to intended applications. This study investigates the dimensional accuracy squeeze casted Al2024/Al2O3/W composite during wire electric discharge machining. A cone-shaped convoluted profile has been opted for address needs, therefore, deviation in length, vertex...

Purpose In the modern world of ever-growing technologies, manufacturing organizations are improving productivity by implementing synergy lean principles and digital technologies. The research aims to explore impact Lean Digitization on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in tractors their parts organizations. Design/methodology/approach study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating both quantitative qualitative techniques examine digitization OEE. It analyzes weekly OEE data over...

Stainless steel (SS 304) is commonly employed in industrial applications due to its considerable corrosion resistance, thermal and ductility. Most of intended require the formation complex profiles, which justify use wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM). However, high resistance imposes a limitation on acquiring adequate surface topography because tension melt pool, leads spherical modules; ultimately, this compromises quality. Furthermore, stochastic nature process makes it difficult...

Al-matrix composites specifically Al6061-7.5%SiC which holds promising mechanical properties, is a potential candidate in aeronautical industry. Though the reinforcement of SiC Al-substrate has appreciably enhanced characteristics, but it complicates its machining as composite bears excellent hardness and strength. Moreover, intended applications require formation intricate profiles. Therefore, processing/machining such challenging. Wire electric discharge (WEDM) an appreciable choice for...

Recently, DC53 die steel was introduced to the and mold industry because of its excellent characteristics i.e., very good machinability better engineering properties. demonstrates a strong capability retain near-net shape profile die, which is challenging process with materials. To produce complex accurate features, use wire electric discharge machining (WEDM) takes lead in manufacturing industry. However, challenge understand physical science improve surface features service In this study,...

Abstract The titanium alloy Ti6Al4V ELI (grade 23) is widely used in biomedical industry because of its engineering attributes. However, it requires surface modifications and has processing challenges difficult to machine nature. Therefore, powder-mixed electric discharge machining process commonly applied simultaneously the material carry out treatment. performance limited by both low cutting efficiency formation a rough surface. In this regard, current study evaluates SiC using range tool...