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19 articles for “sheet metal thickness”
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Parametric Investigation of Deep Drawing Process for Different Materials: A Review
Abstract: A process known as Deep Drawing is used to force the metal sheet to flow between punch’s surfaces and die. Thus it is a process of Transformation of Shape with material retaining. A part is said to be deep drawn if the depth of the part is at more than half of its diameter. Number of defects can occur in the deep drawn product. There are several parameters which affects …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Finite Element Approach for Sheet Metal Forming and Springback: A Review
Abstract: The process by which the sheet metal blank is plastically deformed into a 3D shape by the application of external force without much change in thickness is the sheet metal forming process. The paper describes the mechanism of the sheet metal forming process. Numerical simulation of the metal forming processes has now gained the industrial importance, and it has made it possible to simulate the metal deformation and to calculate …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–45 Read article
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Study of Shear Strength and Hardness of Resistance Spot Welding for Automotive Applications
Abstract: Resistance spot welding is the most popular process used in automotive and aerospace for joining of sheet metals of different thicknesses, shapes, and materials. There has been already much research done on the resistance spot welding. This review paper gives an overview of the performance of resistance spot welds in an automobile. For this, AWS D8.9M:2012 (Test Methods for Evaluating the resistance spot welding behaviour for automotive steel sheet materials) …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Utilizing Chemical Machining Methods in the Metalworking Sector
Abstract: Chemical machining is a kind of material removal technique used to produce desired shapes and dimensions by selectively or completely removing material through carefully regulated chemical attack using etchant solutions, which are solutions of acids or alkalis. One type of chemical machining is chemical milling, also known as contour machining, etching, or chemiluminescence. The aerospace industry uses chemical milling to remove thin layers of material from extruded parts for aircraft …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Statistical Analysis on Weld Bead Geometry of Pulsed Current Micro-plasma Arc Welded AISI 316Ti Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheets
Abstract: Micro-plasma arc welding (MPAW) uses low amperage to join sheets, where the thickness is low, such that they can be used for manufacturing metal bellows, metal diaphragms etc. In the present work, pulsed current MPAW is used for joining 0.3 mm thick AISI 316Ti austenitic stainless steel sheets. Peak current, base current, pulse rate and pulse width are considered as input parameters and weld bead geometry parameters namely front width, …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–37 Read article
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A Review study on Deep Drawing Analysis of Sheet Metal with Different Materials
Abstract: Deep drawing is one of the maximum vital processes for forming metal steel components.It is widely used for mass manufacturing of cup shapes in car, aerospace and packaging industries. In deep drawing metallic sheet is subjected to high punch stress which causes deformation of material, throughout deformation stresses are generated in numerous zones, which leads to numerous defects. The most important failure modes in sheet metallic elements are wrinkling and …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 47–53 Read article
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Numerical Studies on Deep Drawability of the Aluminium Alloy, AA6082 and Parameters Affecting It
Abstract: Deep drawing is a metal forming operation used for manufacturing sheet-metal components for application in the automobile, aerospace, and packaging industries. The objective of the present work was to study the various parameters influencing the drawability of AA6082. The deep-drawing process was modeled and simulated in Ls-Dyna Pre-Post(R) V4.6.17 software. The tensile test was performed according to the ASTM-E8M standard on AA6082-T6 material and subsequently annealed to attain higher ductility. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 14, 2023 Read article
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Light Weight Applications of Sandwich Panels in Various Industries
Abstract: Sandwich construction is of particular interest and widely used, because the concept is very suitable and amenable to the development of lightweight structures with high in-plane and flexural stiffness. Sandwich panels consist typically of two thin face sheets (or facings, or skins) and a lightweight thicker core. Commonly used materials for facings are composite laminates and metals, while cores are made of metallic and nonmetallic honeycombs, cellular foams, balsa wood …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Short Circuit MAG/MIG Welding and Fast ROOT Modified Short arc Welding Process for Sheet Metals Welding with Diverse Air Gap
Abstract: The outcome of an analysis allocating with welding of sheet metals with diverse air gap using short circuit MAG welding process and Fast ROOT custom-made short arc welding methods have been presented. Welding turns were made below different conditions and through each run; the diverse process parameters were incessantly observed. It was found that fewer HAZ and maximum welding speed are reached under an exact welding condition with quick ROOT …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 47–59 Read article
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An experimental study of Resistance Spot Welding with CRCA sheet
Abstract: Resistance Spot Welding is prime process in automotive industries for joining metal sheets. Different materials are used for making automobile body. Now-a-days, cold rolled closed annealed(CRCA) sheets are used. In this paper, CRCA sheets for 1 mm. thickness is used for experimentation. D.O.E. is used and Input-output parameters are taken according to AWS D8.9M:2012 standard. Results are compared and final result having optimum output parameter is selected.
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Influence of Different Fluxes on the Angular Distortion of A-TIG Welded 316L Steel Plates
Abstract: The conventional Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process is an autogenous welding process primarily used to weld thin metal sheets in the food processing and chemical industry. The process can weld almost all engineering materials but suffers from the limitation of slow speed and inability to weld thick sections. With the development of A-TIG welding, some of the drawbacks of traditional TIG welding have been addressed, where the activated flux …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 99–103 Read article
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Carbon-Al Synergy: Investigation of Fiber Stacking and Orientation on the Mechanical Properties of Al-CFRP Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: The current study examines the mechanical behaviour of Aluminum-Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (Al-CFRP) composites fabricated using compression moulding technique, a novel approach combining lightweight aluminium’s ductility with CFRP’s high strength-to-weight ratio. The polymer composites were fabricated by stacking aluminum alloy sheet of 0.5mm thickness and pre-impregnated by 12 layers of carbon fiber cloth of 200 gsm, with epoxy resin between layers, followed by consolidation under controlled temperature and pressure in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 340–354 Read article
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Laser Beam Machining Techniques and Applications: A Review
Abstract: Laser beam machining (LBM) is the most common thermal energy-based non-contact, non-conventional machining process. The non-conventional manufacturing processes are used to remove extra material using a variety of mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, or combinations of these energies without the use of sharp cutting tools as is required for conventional manufacturing. With innovative approaches to manufacturing processes, it has transformed a number of industries. It is frequently used to machine a …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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An Investigation on Effect of Welding Current Mode on Weld Quality Characteristics of Microplasma Arc Welding of 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 metal 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 studying the effect of …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Design and Development of Pipe Bending Machine
Abstract: The design and development of a pipe bending machine are crucial for various industrial applications, including the construction, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Bending is a fundamental metalworking process that involves deforming pipes, tubes, square hollows, and rods without compromising their structural integrity. This study focuses on designing a cost-effective and efficient pipe bending machine that can accommodate different pipe sizes and materials. The key design considerations include selecting an appropriate …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Twin Roll Casting of Aluminum Alloy AC7A
Abstract: Twin roll casting process is able to produce a strip from molten metal directly. Thus this process has a possibility to reduce total cost of sheet making comparing to conventional rolling process. Strip casting process has some disadvantages. Casting speed depends on the material properties. It is difficult to determine the casting conditions. Twin roll casting of aluminum alloy AC7A using commercial scale machine was operated. The aims of this …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Effect of Pulse Current Micro Plasma Arc Welding Parameters on Pitting Corrosion Rate of AISI 316Ti Sheets in 3.5 N NaCl Medium
Abstract: Austenitic stainless steel sheets are used for fabrication of components, which require high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance such as metal bellows used in expansion joints in aircraft, aerospace and petroleum industries. When they are exposed to seawater after welding they are subjected to corrosion as there are changes in properties of the base metal after welding. The corrosion rate depends on the chemical composition of the base metal and …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Effect of Laser Process Parameters and Heat Input on Hardened Bead Geometry and Power Density of ASTM Grade 3 Pure Titanium using CW Laser Beam
Abstract: This research paper presents the experimental study of laser process parameters and heat input on hardened bead profile of ASTM Grade 3 commercially pure titanium sheet of 1.5 mm thickness using 2kW CW Nd: YAG laser. The selected two laser process parameters are: (1). Low laser process parameter (LLPP): Laser Power (LP): 600 Watts, Scanning speed (SS): 2000 mm/min, Focused position (FP): -10 mm with heat Input (HI): 180 J/cm …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 42–52 Read article
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Overlapped Multipass Laser Transformation Hardening of Ti-6Al-4V Titanium Alloy Using Continuous Wave Rectangular Beam
Abstract: Overlapped multitrack laser transformation hardening (OMLTH) of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy of Grade 5 of 2 mm thickness sheet has been carried out using 2 kW Nd:YAG laser source with a CW rectangular beam of size 1×14 mm2. The present research article intended to provide a profound understanding of the multipass laser hardening process of TI-6Al-4V titanium alloy, and to investigate the effect of rectangular laser beam process parameters i.e., the …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 35–42 Read article