Abstract Three‐dimensional (3‐D) printing technology (3‐DPT) also referred to as additive
manufacturing (AM) has advanced rapidly and is vastly used in varying manufacturing fields …

Laser forming is an emerging manufacturing process capable of producing either
uncomplicated and complicated shapes by employing a concentrated heating source. The …

In this paper, the post-processing of 3D-printed poly lactic acid (PLA) parts is investigated.
Workpieces are manufactured by fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing, while they …

Laser welded blanks (LWBs) are semi-finished components typically manufacture by
dissimilar materials, thicknesses, shapes, coatings, etc. After butt welding of the primary …

Laser drilling is a preferable method in drilling micro and slender holes because of its non-
physical contact between the tool and the workpiece leading to elimination of the problems …

In this study, experimental investigation and numerical simulation U-bending process are
employed to construct a damage model based on ductile damage criteria. Also, an adaptive …

Surface texturing has become a potential method to obtain a low friction coefficient under
dry/lubricated conditions for different mechanical product surfaces. The mechanism of …

Laser bending is an innovative sheet metal forming technique. Researchers are focusing
optimizing the process for enhancing bend angles and mechanical properties. To achieve …

Laser forming is a powerful tool for fabricating complicated shapes economically. The
pattern of laser movement (irradiating scheme) has an essential effect on the shaped form …

In spite of product quality increase in the cold roll forming process by previous practical
researches for defects prevention, there are some ill-considered defects such as over …