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Purpose: Fiber metal laminates (FML) are a new composite, particularly the CAJRAL type laminate, consisting of aluminium and a carbon/jute/epoxy composite. The present work aims to develop low-density Fiber metal laminates (FML) with good mechanical properties for aerospace applications. Design/methodology/approach: FML combines the good characteristics of metal, such as ductility and durability, with the benefits of fibre composite materials, such as high specific strength, high specific stiffness, good corrosion resistance and fatigue resistance. The present work introduces an FML consisting of aluminium and Carbon/Jute/epoxy layers. The FML was produced by the hand lay-up technique. The aluminium sheets were surface-treated with the sobbing method. Two combinations of laminate sequencing were selected: Ca 0°/Ca 45°/Al/Ju 45° and Ca 0°/Al/Ca 0°/Al/Ju 0°. Findings: The structure characterisation after bending tests is shown and discussed. The three point-bending tests are conducted according to ASTM D 2344 standard specifications. Sample-1 (Ca 0°/Ca 45°/Al/Ju 45°/Ju 45°/Al/Ca 45°/Ca 0°) is a better result. Research limitations/implications: Preliminary studies have shown that the metal layers in the laminates and the composite carbon layer, particularly in the bend area of the laminate, significantly impact the nature of the damage. Laminate indicates the complexity of the degradation process of these materials. Practical implications: The orientation of the reinforcing fibres influences the degree of the laminate structure and affects the ability to form laminates. An important factor influencing the properties of the laminate as a whole is to provide high adhesive properties of the compositemetal connections. Originality/value: By replacing aluminium with jute. It is observed that the tensile and flexure stresses of the CAJRAL with Ca 0°/Ca 45°/Al/Ju 45°/Ju 45°/Al/Ca 45°/Ca 0° are more compared with Ca 0°/Al/Ca 0°/Al/Ju 0°/Ju 0°/Al/Ca 0°/Al/Ca 0°. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Drill less dentistry is painless, riskless, soundless and heatless and is very suitable for dental-related concerns where children are the most affected fraternity. Removing enamel from the teeth at the affected region by conventional drilling mechanism is challenging. The processed region is filled using amalgam or other sources for the occupation. The proceedings are a painful experience for the patients due to heat generation while drilling, which also induces vibrations and related noises. There are higher possibilities for tissue damage and disturbances in the unaffected regions. Air-abrasion-based drill-less dentistry handles such problems in a novel way and provides a comparatively pleasant treatment experience to patients. Design/methodology/approach: The enamel removal rate influences the drill-less dentistry as it empowers to predict the quantum of material that can be abraded while executing the process. The mathematical expression of the enamel removal rate has been estimated based on the basic laws of physics and assumptions. Findings: The current work exhibits mathematical modelling to predict the enamel removal. The expression also reveals that the velocity, density and mass flow rate of abrasive particles has a crucial role in deciding the rate of enamel removal from the tooth. The present mathematical expression provides beneficial inputs to the research fraternity in the dental field. Research limitations/implications: The current mathematical expression has arrived through basic laws of physics and assumptions. The enamel removal rate is estimated using an analytical model, and the current mathematical expression can be improvised through fine-tuning fine. The present preliminary studies could be helpful in developing an accurate predictive model in future. Practical implications: The present research supports drill-less dentistry and provides a mathematical solution in terms of derived formulations in predicting the enamel removal rate, as enamel removal rate plays an essential role in drill-less dentistry. Originality/value: The mathematical expression facilitates the problem handling more practically and efficiently. The mathematical expression is helpful in studying and deciding the processing conditions such as stream velocity, particle density and mass flow rate on effective enamel removal rate from the tooth structure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Machining silicon carbide (SiC) is challenging due to its brittle and maximum tensile nature. Lapping or laser beam are done with a high cost of manufacturing and low material removal rates. Water abrasive jet cutting is a promising candidate since the machining temperatures and processing force of ceramics are extremely low. Investigation into the abrasive water jet machining of silicon carbide is carried out in the present work. Design/methodology/approach: The variations in traverse speed while abrasive water jet cutting of silicon carbide and its effect on the surface roughness and kerf characteristics are studied. Silicon Carbide abrasive material is used as garnet consisting of 80 mesh. The surface roughness was calculated along with the depth of the cut made during the processing. Findings: The outcomes demonstrated that the traverse speed is more effective upon the surface roughness and is an important factor that damages the top kerf width and the kerf taper angle. Research limitations/implications: Based on the hardness and thickness of the SiC plate, the taper angle is high, and for a feed rate of 10 mm/min, the surface roughness is low. Less thickness of the SiC plate could have a lower taper angle than with high thickness. The erosive force is provided by abrasive material along with the jet stream. Practical implications: Water abrasive fine jet could effectively machinate silicon carbide ceramic material with a better surface finish accurately. Suitable surface roughness with higher productivity can be attained with medium traverse speed. Originality/value: The effect of process parameters on kerf taper angle and top kerf width in the abrasive water jet machining of silicon carbide is explored, considering surface roughness as an important output parameter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Friction drilling is a unique way of creating holes in steel. In a solitary advance, a rotating conical tool is utilized to enter by penetrating as an opening on the surface of the sheet and making a bushing without making a chip. During this process, the heat produced by the frictional power linking the device and the sheet metal workpiece is used to pierce and make a bushing out of work. The goal of this novel hole-making process is to improve the bushing length in the thin-walled sheet metals by forming a bush and then combining thin sheet metals. The inconceivable utilizations of warm grating penetrating in a few modern areas will introduce another period of interfacing processes for different work materials in automobiles. Design/methodology/approach: Researchers have undergone numerous experiments based on the machining parameters, including spindle speed, feed rates, Friction Contact Ratio (FACR), tool angle, tool diameter, sheet thickness, and the output of the friction drilling, includes the bushing length, surface roughness, tool wear, hardness, thrust force, torque and microstructural evaluation. Findings: The crucial concerns that should be addressed and researched by researchers in the near future, such as determining the optimal machining parameters of such process and analysing, bushing length, microstructural impacts on the many aspects and their performance, are highlighted. Research limitations/implications: This research paper tends to examine the advancements in research on the friction drilling method and its applications, taking into account the benefits and limits of friction drilling. Practical implications: The present paper identifies the machining parameters and their contribution towards the output level of various materials like Stainless steel, Brass, aluminium, titanium, tempered steel and nickel-based compounds of different thickness. Originality/value: The machining parameters like spindle speeds, feed rate, tool angles, thrust force, Torque, surface roundness, bushing height, frictional heat and tool diameter are optimized in the friction drilling. The incorrect bushing is formed due to the high thrust force, and Low temperatures cause ductility and softening issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]