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Precipitation Hardened Stainless Steel (PHSS) is one of the martensitic steels that possess exceptional strength and corrosion resistance. Because of its characteristics, this PHSS is exclusively adopted in numerous engineering uses such as nuclear, chemical and marine industries. Welding is one of the important methods of joining that helps to make weldments with better performance characteristics. Corrosion behaviour is one of the important characteristics that contribute hugely to marine and other corrosion-related environments and also this is the most common problem for most of the manufacturing industries. The goal of this study was to analyze the PHSS weldments’ corrosive behavior and compare it with that of the two commonly used welding processes, namely MIG and TIG. The corrosive properties of the weldments were evaluated using various mediums, such as nitric acid, ferric chloride, and Oxalic acid.

SS304 is a type of stainless steel that is well-known for its high ductility and resistance to corrosion; as a result, it is typically utilized in a variety of applications, such as the exhaust systems of automobiles and the springs that are used in seatbelts. Because of its qualities, it will eventually be employed in a variety of body parts, including fuel tanks and chassis, among other things. Due to its properties, SS304 is known to be incredibly difficult to machine using conventional methods. Through a wire electrical discharge machining process, it is easier to cut complex materials with high surface finishes. In this study, a study was conducted on the WEDM process parameters of SS304 to optimize its machining process. The study was carried out using the DoE approach, which involved planning the various experiments. The parameters of the process, such as the pulse on time, peak current, and off time, were analyzed to determine their performance.

In view of the improvements in manufacturing sectors, which are an important component of any economy’s growth, there is a significant need for new and advanced materials, particularly alloy materials need to be analysed and investigated so that new technologies may be effectively utilized. Materials with low weight and high strength, such as aluminium alloys, are recommended for a variety of applications that require both strength and corrosion resistance, such as marine applications and high-temperature applications. Aluminium alloy Al 5052, a nonferrous material with outstanding properties is an Al-Mg alloy with high thermal conductivity and corrosion products that are non-toxic. Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method of lubrication employed in a variety of machining processes. The investigation of CNC milling of AA5052 alloy with standard Tungsten Carbide (WC) tool inserts with MQL settings are detailed in this paper.

Laser Beam Welding (LBW) is one of the advanced methods of joining metals by fusion. The LBW process exhibits comparatively better welding performance than conventional processes and this method of welding approach is exclusively employed in higher volume applications such as automotive industries. One of the most common nickel alloys used in various engineering fields is Inconel 718. This material has high strength and corrosion resistance properties, and is commonly used in high-temperature applications, such as gas turbines and rocket engines. In this study, we aim to develop an artificial intelligence tool that can analyze the influence of various process variables on the design and performance of a metal. The experiments were planned using the design approach of Taguchi. An L27 orthogonal array was used for the experiments. The three performance measures are the top width, bottom width, and penetration.

Inconel 718 is a superalloy made from nickel that has exceptional mechanical properties. It has been widely used in the manufacturing of various components such as nuclear and aerospace aircraft. Due to its exceptional corrosion resistance, this material can be utilized in various environments. Due to the increasing number of challenges that come with conventional methods of welding, the use of advanced techniques has been developed to produce better and sound quality joints. One of these is Laser Beam Welding (LBW) technique. This method utilizes a high-intensity beam to create a better and more quality weld joints with improved mechanical properties. This study aims to develop multiple regression models that can be used to analyze the performance of laser beam welding on Inconel 718 alloy joints.

In addition to traditional methods, there are also non-traditional techniques that can be used to overcome the challenges of conventional metal working. One such technique is wire electrical discharge (WEDM). This type of advanced manufacturing process involves making complex shapes using materials. Utilizing intelligent tools can help a company meet its goals. Nickel is a hard metal to machine for various applications such as nuclear, automobile and aerospace. Due its high thermal conductivity and strength, traditional methods are not ideal when it comes to producing components using this material. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the various steps in the development of a neural network model for the manufacturing of Inconel 625 alloy which is used for specific applications such as exhaust couplings in sports motor vehicle engines. The study was conducted using a combination of computational and experimental methods.

Magnesium alloy, known for its high strength and lightweight properties, finds widespread utilization in various technical applications. Aerospace applications, such as fuselages and steering columns, are well-suited for their utilization. These materials are frequently employed in automotive components, such as steering wheels and fuel tank lids, due to their notable corrosion resistance. The performance of magnesium alloy components remains unimproved by normal manufacturing methods due to the inherent characteristics of the material. This work introduces a contemporary approach to fabricating complex geometries through the utilization of Wire-Electro Discharge Machining (WEDM). The material utilized in this study was magnesium alloy. The investigation also considered the input parameters associated with the Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) process, specifically the pulse duration and peak current.

Modern automobile applications such as petrol, diesel, and gaseous fuel injection system use dissimilar Inconel 718 (IN718) and Stainless Steel 304 (SS 304) joints. IN 718 is a precipitation-hardened austenitic nickel-based superalloy with exceptional qualities such as high strength, resistance to corrosion, greater toughness, as well as resistance to thermal induced fatigue at elevated temperatures (between 150 and 1500oC), while SS 304 is a T 300 Series austenitic stainless steel alloy that can be used successfully in wide range of applications due to greater resistance to corrosion, good high and low temperature strength and ductility with excellent weld ability and formability. To get a better understanding of the mechanical characteristics of these heterogeneous weldments, these alloy joints were created using laser beam welding, one of the most modern joining techniques for high-strength materials.

The alloy investigated in this research is Precipitation Hardened Stainless Steel (PHSS) 15-5, which provides good corrosion, high strength and hardness. 15-5 Stainless Steel is extensively employed in a variety of applications, including aero plane components, high-pressure corrosive environments that include valves, fasteners, shafts, fittings and gears. In this current exploration, an analysis of the machinability of PHSS is analyzed with textured inserts and the outcomes as compared to conventional inserts. To increase the machinability conditions, two distinct types of textures were produced on the rake face of the tool inserts and employed for this machining procedure utilizing a Wire Electric Discharge Machine (WEDM).The dimensions of the textures were cut on the trial-and-error method. Three different machining parameters with three different levels were chosen. Cutting Speed, feed rate and depth of cut were chosen as the input parameters.

Among the challenging materials used in high-temperature applications is Inconel 625. Due to its low thermal coefficient and greater strength, traditional methods tend to produce poor results when it comes to turning Inconel 625. In order to overcome these issues, a new approach has been proposed that utilizes unconventional techniques. WEDM is a variant of the electrical discharge manufacturing process that is commonly used in the production of complex components. It is mainly utilized for the hard to machine parts. A study on the process parameters of WEDM for the machining of Inconel 625 was performed by utilizing the analysis of Taguchi. The study focused on the various parameters of the process, such as peak current, pulse on time, and off time. The performance measures that were considered in this study included surface roughness and material removal rate. The results of the analysis revealed that the various process variables affected the performance indicators.

Over the last decade the utilization of laser sources has seen a marked increase with its reducing expenses and increasing productivity. Enabling technologies such as better process knowledge, better laser sources and systems, and on-going advances in Laser Beam Welding (LBW) processing technologies have all contributed to these accomplishments which include both macro and micro component fabrication through LBW. There are various existing applications that benefit from using challenging materials together, hence integrating dissimilar metals allows us to gain their benefits at a higher level and can be applied extensively for multiple applications. Metals with different mechanical and microstructural qualities and features such as high corrosion resistance and low specific weight are commonly chosen to fabricate dissimilar joints.

Aluminium alloys are attracting importance in various engineering industries because of their exceptional characteristics such as strength, resistance to oxidation etc., AA5052 is an alloy that categorized under Al-Mg series, commonly adopted in anti-rust applications, especially for desalination applications because of its good corrosion resistance in seawater at temperatures up to 125°C, low cost, good thermal conductivity, and non-toxicity of its corrosion products. Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) is one of the approaches that are economically affordable and also eco-friendly used in various machining operations. This present exploration details the investigation CNC turning of AA5052 alloy with conventional Tungsten Carbide (WC) tool inserts under MQL conditions. There are two different natural cutting fluids were engaged such as live oil and coconut oil.

Due to their inherent properties and superior performance over titanium-based materials, nickel-based superalloys are widely utilized in the manufacturing industry. Monel 400 is among them. This nickel-copper alloy possesses exceptional corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. Monel 400 is primarily utilized in the chemical industry, heat exchangers, and turbine component manufacturing. Due to the properties of Monel 400, it is deemed as hard to machine materials with the aid of conventional methods. For investigating the performance of this process, a three-level analysis was carried out. Pulse on duration and applied current at three levels are the independent parameters used for designing the experiments. In this present article, a single-response analysis technique is used which is known as Taguchi to investigate the impact of the various process parameters on the output variables.

One of the most common types of lightweight materials used in aerospace is magnesium alloy. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio and is ideal for various applications. Due to its corrosion resistance, it is commonly used to manufacture of fuselages. Unfortunately, the conventional methods of metal cutting fail to improve the performance of magnesium alloy. One amongst the most common methods used for making intricate shapes in harder materials is through Wire-Electro-Discharge (WEDM). In this study, we have used magnesium alloy as the work material. The independent factors were selected as pulse duration and peak current. The output parameters of the process are the Surface Roughness (SR) and the Material Removal Rate (MRR). Through a single aspect optimization technique, Taguchi was able to identify the optimal combination that would improve the effectiveness of the WEDM process.