Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering
Volume 1, Issue 1-3 (2011)
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A Review of the Bionic Surfaces for Engineering Applications
Abstract: The word ‘bionics’ refers to copying Nature, or taking ideas from Nature. As the field is increasingly influencing the emerging subjects of science and engineering, it has innumerable applications in fields such as robotics, product design, automobile components and biomaterials. This paper emphasizes the development of bionic surfaces for various engineering applications. It gives the relevance of bionic surfaces mimicked from insects/animals. It also presents a critical review of the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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Study on Hot Working Characteristics and Deformation Response of as Cast AZ91 Mg Alloys
Abstract: The deformation response of magnesium alloy AZ91 was investigated by means of hot compression tests. The flow curves were obtained in the temperature and strain rate range of 300–500°C and 0.001–1 s-1, respectively. The processing maps of the studied material were obtained by interpreting them on the basis of the dynamic material model. The activation energy maps were developed based on Lyapounov’s function and the safe processing zones were confirmed …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 112–122 Read article
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Thermal Stability of Compatibilised Natural Rubber/ Chitosan Blends
Abstract: The thermal degradation behavior of Natural Rubber /Chitosan (NR/CS) blends compatibilised with maleic anhydride (MA) was studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The TGA shows that the MA modified blends are more stable than the pure blends. MA acts as a reactive compatibiliser in NR/CS blends. MA grafted NR chain is highly reactive towards the functional group on the chitosan moiety, and when pressing at elevated temperature interaction develops between the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 123–133 Read article
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Al-MMC Foam: Synthesis and Characterisation
Abstract: Aluminium alloy composite foams are produced in the laboratory using TiH2-CaCO3 dual foaming agents. The density of the developed material varied along various cross sections. There exists a more pronounced variation in density along the direction of foaming. Compressive and tensile tests are performed on Aluminium Metal Matrix composite (Al-MMC) specimens of different relative density. The compressive stress-strain response of the material establishes their engineering utility in terms of their …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Behaviour of NINL Blast Furnace with 100% Calibrated Lump Iron Ore
Abstract: A relation between sinter usages in burden and productivity are well established. Now a day, almost all blast furnace usages a sinter in its burden charge. The percentage of sinter in blast furnace is depending upon the availability of fines & sinter machine. But some time, due to non-availability of fine or sinter machines, or both, only calibrated iron ore lump are used as a source of iron in charge …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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Establishing Empirical Relationships to Predict Grain Size and Hardness of Pulsed Current Microplasma Arc Welded Inconel 625 Sheets
Abstract: Nickel alloys have gathered wide acceptance in the fabrication of components, which require high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, such as metallic bellows used in expansion joints in aircraft, aerospace and petroleum industry. In case of single pass welding of thinner sections of this alloy, pulsed current microplasma arc welding was found beneficial due to its advantages over the conventional continuous current process. The paper focuses on developing mathematical models …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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`Lining Pains and Lance Strains-A Case Study to Competing Productivity
Abstract: A relation between sinter usages in burden and productivity are well established. Now a day, almost all blast furnace usages a sinter in its burden charge. The percentage of sinter in blast furnace is depending upon the availability of fines & sinter machine. But some time, due to non–availability of fine or sinter machines, or both, only calibrated iron ore lump are used as a source of iron in charge …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 48–60 Read article
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Minor Scandium - Zirconium Impacts on Aluminum-6 Magnesium Cast Alloys
Abstract: Minor additions of scandium and zirconium alloy can not only improve strength and fracture toughness of the Al–6 Mg alloys, but also transform the age hardening characteristics for structural applications. If this impact were substantial, the enriched Al–6 Mg castings could be a potent material for futuristic transport sector, looking to higher specific strength and abundant availability in Indian/ global scenario. This work reports the effect of scandium and zirconium …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 61–71 Read article
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Parametric Optimization of Tool Wear Rate in Side Flushing form of Die Sink EDM of EN-31 Die Steel
Abstract: Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is one of the most extensively used non-conventional material removal processes for manufacturing geometrically complex or hard material parts that are extremely difficult to machine by conventional machining process. EDM researchers have concentrated on achieving faster and more efficient metal removal rate coupled with a reduction in tool wear and improved surface characteristics. In this paper, the operating performance measures of side flushing type of electrical …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 72–80 Read article
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Sheqing LD Converter Lining to Sustainability – A Case Study
Abstract: Steel production is a vital activity for any developing economy as it both steels and steals the economy. Indian steel makers have undoubtedly reported a cost advantage [Interview with J. J. Irani, CEO of Tata Steel (Tisco) by Christabelle Noronhal. March 2001.], with TISCO figuring as the cheapest steel producer in the world. But such levels cannot be achieved without due cognizance to quality.The quality initiatives have been applied here …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 81–98 Read article
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Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Mn–Zn Substituted Ca-hexaferrites
Abstract: In the present investigation, the samples with chemical composition Ca(CoTi)0.5(MnZn)x/2Fe11–xO19 with (x = 0 to 1.0) have been synthesized using perfect stoichiometric proportions of reacting oxides by standard ceramic technique. The pellets of 15 mm diameter were prepared and sintered at 1313 K in air atmosphere for 106 h and characterized by using XRD and SEM. XRD studies of the samples showed hexagonal magnetoplumbite (M) structure with unit cell dimensions …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 99–111 Read article