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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 2 Apr 2026

  Machining-Induced Surface Integrity Optimization of High-Carbon Alloy Steel for Enhanced Polymer–Metal Composite Interface Performance

  By Ujwal Samadhan Gawai, S. Irudayaraj, Pramod Ram Wadate, Sarang P. Joshi

  Abstract: The functional performance and structural reliability of polymer–metal hybrid composites are strongly influenced by the surface integrity of metallic substrates used for interfacial bonding and load transfer. In this context, machining-induced surface characteristics play a critical role in determining adhesion behavior, dimensional stability, and mechanical compatibility within composite architectures. The present study investigates the hard turning performance of a newly developed high-carbon alloy steel intended for composite-integrated structural applications, with …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1531–1546 Read article →