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Advancements in Waste Heat Recovery from Multistage Air Compressor Operations
Abstract: In industrial production processes, waste heat is an important consequence, especially in sectors that rely significantly on composites and polymers. Frequently, this heat is released into the atmosphere without being captured, which raises operating expenses in addition to wasting potential energy. In these sectors, waste heat recovery, or WHR, has become a key tactic for raising sustainability and energy efficiency. The WHR potential of multistage air compressors—essential parts of industrial …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Development of Smart Cooling Optimization System for CNC Machining Applications
Abstract: In modern manufacturing industries, achieving high machining accuracy, improved surface finish, and extended tool life remains a significant challenge, particularly during the machining of hard materials where excessive heat generation at the tool–workpiece interface is inevitable. Conventional coolant systems often suffer from limitations such as manual control, inconsistent flow rates, and inefficient coolant usage, which negatively impact productivity and environmental sustainability. This paper presents the design and development of an …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Harnessing the Potential of Virtual Instrumentation
Abstract: The Virtual Instrument (VI) uses custom software and hardware to create a user-defined measurement system, called a Virtual Instrument. Virtual instruments are similar to traditional instruments, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition systems. It has great flexibility, high performance, flexibility and low cost. Primarily, it consists of a personal computer or workstation, and Vi software such as LabVIEW, NI DAQmx, and MATLAB. This modular hardware includes data …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Experimental Investigations of EDM Parameters on Machining Square Blind Holes in Maraging Steels
Abstract: Square blind holes have certain qualities that make them useful in fields where accuracy and efficiency are crucial, like aerospace, automotive, molding, and general manufacturing industries where structural integration is required in precise assembly. It is challenging to machine square blind holes with traditional machining due to geometrical complexity as precision is required for sharp corners which is difficult to get at the corners due to tool wear. Electrical discharge …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 390–397 Read article
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Electrodeposition and Magnetron Sputtering of Rhenium Coatings on Carbon-Carbon Composites for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance and Structural Integrity
Abstract: It is well known that tailored materials are gaining in-roads to aviation and other manufacturing industries where stringent requirements are to be met, due to high temperature erosion, which is a problem. In order to counter these issues, materials which can resist a very high temperature are to be sought. One of the several methods to combat this high temperature issue is to provide a metallic refractory material coating on …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 35–44 Read article
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Thermal Effects in High-Power Laser Systems: Modeling and Mitigation
Abstract: High-power laser systems are increasingly employed in industrial manufacturing, defense, medical procedures, and scientific research due to their ability to deliver high energy density with excellent spatial coherence. However, the performance and reliability of these systems are significantly influenced by thermal effects arising from optical absorption, non-radiative recombination, and inefficient heat dissipation within laser gain media and optical components. These thermal phenomena lead to adverse effects such as thermal lensing, …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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A Comprehensive Survey of Polymer Detection Techniques and Computer-Based Analysis Methods for Advanced Material Characterization
Abstract: Polymers are widely used in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, packaging, electronics, and manufacturing industries because of their lightweight nature, durability, and versatility. Accurate polymer identification and characterization are essential for quality control, recycling, performance assessment, and the development of advanced materials. Characterization helps determine important properties such as chemical composition, molecular structure, thermal stability, mechanical strength, and surface morphology, which influence material performance and application suitability. Traditional polymer detection methods include …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 921–929 Read article
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A REVIEW PAPER ON BENDING ANALYSIS OF SHEET METAL WITH VARIOUS PROCESS PARAMETERS
Abstract: Sheet metal forming is a mostly use and expensive developed process. decrease of response time and costs, increases of the efficiency and superiority of the manufactured goods are very important for survival in the competitive manufacturing industry. Using Finite element analysis as a simulation Technique we can evaluate the performance of components, equipment’s and structures for various loading conditions. A categorization of managing geometry and material nonlinearity with regards to …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 41–46 Read article
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Reformulating Value Added Ratio Using a Construction Job Site Case Study
Abstract: Lean principles have already been successfully implemented in reducing wastage in manufacturing industries such as automobile industry. The present work focuses on application of lean principles at micro level in a quality control lab of a highway project in order to increase the productivity and decrease the proportion of non-value adding time. The total time was broadly categorized into five different categories namely, moving time, waiting time, setup time, process …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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Characteristics of Hydrated Concrete Mix by Using Steel Slag
Abstract: Steel slag is derived from steel manufacturing industry and is produced in burned steel production furnaces. Those produced steel slags can be consumed as coarse or fine aggregates in the construction of civil engineering structures while preparing the concrete. It is usually used as aggregate in hot mix asphalt surface purposes. However, in numerous numbers of recent researches it has been observed that there is a possibility of consuming this …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 33–40 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Single Angle Expanding Collets
Abstract: The subject of production deals with the use of fixtures that ensures repeatability to the work piece to be manufactured. The fixture is clamping device that mounts parts at a perfect location and gives stability, which leads to mass production. Thus types of clamping play a decisive role in getting the good reliability of the product. Collet is one of the clamping devices which have long slits around its periphery, …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Optimum Circumscribing Circle Division Method for Getting Maximum Fill Factor in Transformer Core
Abstract: As far as the optimum design of transformer is concerned, researchers generally concentrate on minimizing cost, no load and load losses etc. by choosing K-factor, Flux density, Current density etc. as design variables. But, the design of core has remained an unexplored area. Transformer manufacturing industry uses traditional technique to find out the core design dimensions. However, in that method, the fill factor for the desired number of steps is …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Effect of Seat dimensions on operator discomfort while operating Forklifts
Abstract: AbstractThe objective of the study is to investigate the body discomfort sensed by the forklift operators in their operation with respect to seat dimensions and determine the discomfort level at various working shift intervals such as the start of the shift, morning break, before lunch, after lunch, afternoon break and end of the shift with the help of Corlett and Bishop’s method of body mapping. A total of 47 operators …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Study and Analysis of Body Postures Using Ergonomic Assessment Tools in Drilling Operations
Abstract: Ergonomics is one among the major factor that is curiously viewed by the modern world. Musculoskeletal disorder and awkward posture are the two dominant issues in ergonomics. The paper aims at studying and analyzing various musculoskeletal disorders, body postures, and other ergonomic aspects in vertical drilling operation in a laboratory work place using engineering students. Drilling is an operation in which ergonomic issues arise. Drilling is the most common operation …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 28–42 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Universal Pick and Place for Ring Gear
Abstract: Today is the modern-day world, the need for a more economical and safer means of increasing production in the manufacturing industry is vital. Nowadays replace the ‘human-being’ by a simple machine. In automation with the use of control systems and information-technologies reduce direct interaction between man and machine. Automation brings accuracy, precision, and efficiency. Since automation replaces the human-being. The automation is playing an important role to save human efforts …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–35 Read article
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Optimization of Response Parameter on Textile Machine Using Grey Relation Analysis
Abstract: Optimization is the one of the techniques used in manufacturing industry to achieve the best output condition, which is necessary for industry production at high quality in the minimum input cost. In this paper, we find out the optimal value towards the best production quality. There are many optimization techniques and one of them is Taguchi-based grey relation analysis method. In this experiment, the method is applied on L27 orthogonal …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Multi Objective Optimization of Weld Bead Geometry Parameters of Pulsed Current Micro Plasma Arc Welded Inconel 625 Using Enhanced Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm
Abstract: Pulsed Current Plasma Arc Welding (PCPAW) is one of the most widely used welding processes in sheet metal manufacturing industry. In any fusion arc welding process, the weld bead geometry plays an important role in determining the mechanical properties of the weld and hence, quality of the weld. Moreover, the geometry of weld bead involves several simultaneously multiple quality characteristics such as front width, back width, front height and back …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Review on Challenges in Drilling Non-metals
Abstract: Drilling is widely used in manufacturing industry and can be easily performed on all materials. It is well known that drilling produces under size of the hole and we need to carry out further operations like boring to get the exact dimensions. When coming to nonmetals like composites maintaining the dimenions in drilling operations is a critical task, as they are laminated with different materials and chances of defects present …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Electrified Skateboard Simulation Using QSS Toolbox
Abstract: AbstractThe proposed aim of Electrified Skateboard is to scale down the conversion of existing vehicles running on the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) using Retrofitting Techniques. This approach is specifically aimed at the conversion of vehicles on a small scale. It is an interdisciplinary research model that is designed to keep in view of upcoming E-Mobility and Renewable Energy markets. Governments and Companies around the world …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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A Review on Study of Casting Defect in Automobile Component
Abstract: Casting process is the most widely used process in manufacturing industries especially in automotive products. Production of casting involves various processes like pattern making, molding, core making and melting. It is very difficult to produce defect free castings. In developing country, foundry industries suffer from poor quality and productivity due to involvement of number of process parameters in casting process, which challenges explanation about the cause of casting defects. The …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–13 Read article