Intelligent technologies are leading to the next wave of industrial revolution in manufacturing.In developed economies,firms are embracing these advanced technologies following a sequential upgrading strategy-from dig...Intelligent technologies are leading to the next wave of industrial revolution in manufacturing.In developed economies,firms are embracing these advanced technologies following a sequential upgrading strategy-from digital manufacturing to smart manufacturing(digital-networked),and then to newgeneration intelligent manufacturing paradigms.However,Chinese firms face a different scenario.On the one hand,they have diverse technological bases that vary from low-end electrified machinery to leading-edge digital-network technologies;thus,they may not follow an identical upgrading pathway.On the other hand,Chinese firms aim to rapidly catch up and transition from technology followers to probable frontrunners;thus,the turbulences in the transitioning phase may trigger a precious opportunity for leapfrogging,if Chinese manufacturers can swiftly acquire domain expertise through the adoption of intelligent manufacturing technologies.This study addresses the following question by conducting multiple case studies:Can Chinese firms upgrade intelligent manufacturing through different pathways than the sequential one followed in developed economies?The data sources include semistructured interviews and archival data.This study finds that Chinese manufacturing firms have a variety of pathways to transition across the three technological paradigms of intelligent manufacturing in nonconsecutive ways.This finding implies that Chinese firms may strategize their own upgrading pathways toward intelligent manufacturing according to their capabilities and industrial specifics;furthermore,this finding can be extended to other catching-up economies.This paper provides a strategic roadmap as an explanatory guide to manufacturing firms,policymakers,and investors.展开更多
Ni60-WC particles are used to improve the wear resistance of hard-facing steel due to their high hardness. An emerging technology that combines laser with cold spraying to deposit the hard-facing coatings is known as ...Ni60-WC particles are used to improve the wear resistance of hard-facing steel due to their high hardness. An emerging technology that combines laser with cold spraying to deposit the hard-facing coatings is known as supersonic laser deposition. In this study, Ni60-WC is deposited on low-carbon steel using SLD. The microstructure and performance of the coatings are investigated through SEM, optical microscopy, EDS, XRD, microhardness and pin-on-disc wear tests. The experimental results of the coating processed with the optimal parameters are compared to those of the coating deposited using laser cladding.展开更多
The laser powder bed fusion(LPBF) process can integrally form geometrically complex and high-performance metallic parts that have attracted much interest,especially in the molds industry.The appearance of the LPBF mak...The laser powder bed fusion(LPBF) process can integrally form geometrically complex and high-performance metallic parts that have attracted much interest,especially in the molds industry.The appearance of the LPBF makes it possible to design and produce complex conformal cooling channel systems in molds.Thus,LPBF-processed tool steels have attracted more and more attention.The complex thermal history in the LPBF process makes the microstructural characteristics and properties different from those of conventional manufactured tool steels.This paper provides an overview of LPBF-processed tool steels by describing the physical phenomena,the microstructural characteristics,and the mechanical/thermal properties,including tensile properties,wear resistance,and thermal properties.The microstructural characteristics are presented through a multiscale perspective,ranging from densification,meso-structure,microstructure,substructure in grains,to nanoprecipitates.Finally,a summary of tool steels and their challenges and outlooks are introduced.展开更多
In present work,a novel crack-free Al-Cu-Mg-Si-Ti alloy with synchronous improved tensile properties and hot-cracking resistance was proposed and successfully manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).The microstr...In present work,a novel crack-free Al-Cu-Mg-Si-Ti alloy with synchronous improved tensile properties and hot-cracking resistance was proposed and successfully manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).The microstructure evolution behaviors and the corresponding strengthening mechanisms were investigated in detail.The LPBF-processed Al-Cu-Mg-Si-Ti alloy presents a heterogeneous microstructure consisting of ultrafine equiaxed grains(UFGs)at the boundary and coarse columnar grains(CGs)at the center of the single molten pool.Pre-precipitated D022-Al 3 Ti particles were found to act as the nuclei to refine the grains at the boundary of the molten pool during solidification process,which is attributed to the low cooling rate providing the sufficient incubation time for the precipitation of D022-Al 3 Ti.There are two orientation relationships(ORs)betweenα-Al and D022-Al 3 Ti,i.e.[001]α-Al//[001]D022-Al3Ti,(200)α-Al//(200)D022-Al3Ti and[1¯1¯2]α-Al//[¯111]D022-Al3Ti,(1¯11)α-Al//(¯11¯2)D022-Al3Ti,which are two of the eight ORs predicted with the E2EM model.Refined grains in present alloy,no matter for UFGs or CG,exhibited high critical hot-cracking stress,which means a strong hot-cracking resistance.Dual-nanoprecipitation of Cu-,Mg-,and Si-rich Q’and S’phases was introduced to enhance the mechanical performance ofα-Al matrix.The as-built sample exhibits superior tensile properties,with the yield strength(YS)of 473±8 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 541±2 MPa and elongation(EI)of 10.9%±1.2%.展开更多
The application of components often depends to a large extent on the properties of the surface layer.A novel process chain for the production of components with a hardened surface layer from metastable austenitic stee...The application of components often depends to a large extent on the properties of the surface layer.A novel process chain for the production of components with a hardened surface layer from metastable austenitic steel was presented.The investigated metastable austenitic AISI 347 steel was cold-drawn in solution annealed condition at cryogenic temperatures for pre-hardening,followed by post-hardening via cryogenic turning.The increase in hardness in both processes was due to strain hardening and deformation-induced phase transformation from y-austenite to^-martensite.Cryogenic turning experiments were carried out with solution annealed AISI 347 steel as well as with solution annealed and subsequently cold-drawn AISI 347 steel.The thermomechanical load of the workpiece surface layer during the turning process as well as the resulting surface morphology was characterized.The forces and temperatures were higher in turning the cold-drawn AISI 347 steel than turning the solution annealed AISI 347 steel.After cryogenic turning of the solution annealed material,deformation-induced phase transformation and a significant increase in hardness were detected in the near-surface layer.In contrast,no additional phase transformation was observed after cryogenic turning of the cold-drawn AISI 347 steel.The maximum hardness in the surface layer was similar,whereas the hardness in the core of the cold-drawn AISI 347 steel was higher compared to that in the solution annealed AISI 347 steel.展开更多
The local gas-flow behavior is almost unknown for low pressure plasma systems, except parallel plate reactors for semiconductor purposes. To overcome this lack of knowledge, this study starts with the influence invest...The local gas-flow behavior is almost unknown for low pressure plasma systems, except parallel plate reactors for semiconductor purposes. To overcome this lack of knowledge, this study starts with the influence investigation of the gas feed-in systems technical layout on the homogeneity of the gas supply for large volume plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) chambers. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are used as a tool to determine velocity and pressure distribution inside the gas feed-in pipe as well as in the PECVD-chamber itself. The parameters varied were: flow rate, pipe length, number of holes, hole diameter and aspect ratio of the pipe section. The calculated pressure values are compared with the experimentally measured ones to validate the simulation results. An excellent conformity of the calculated and measured pressures is observed. With the aim to evaluate the homogeneity of gas distribution through the pipe holes the nonuniformity coefficient (Φ) was created. The results show the influence of each layout parameter in the homogeneity of the gas distribution. Hence in future correct technical layouts of gas feed-in systems can easily be applied. With these results construction guidelines has been formulated.展开更多
This research paper is about investigating the mechanisms of elastomeric friction at low velocities. To do so, different experimental setups were performed to analyze friction, adhesion and surface energy among others...This research paper is about investigating the mechanisms of elastomeric friction at low velocities. To do so, different experimental setups were performed to analyze friction, adhesion and surface energy among others. The tested materials were EPDM samples with variations in the carbon black content. It was found, that at least for low velocities, the real contact area has the main impact on the friction of elastomers. This contact area seems to be highly influenced by the hardness or other bulk properties of the elastomers, which are modified by the varying carbon black content.展开更多
Currently,flight delays are common and they propagate from an originating flight to connecting flights,leading to large disruptions in the overall schedule.These disruptions cause massive economic losses,affect airli...Currently,flight delays are common and they propagate from an originating flight to connecting flights,leading to large disruptions in the overall schedule.These disruptions cause massive economic losses,affect airlines’reputations,waste passengers’time and money,and directly impact the environment.This study adopts a network science approach for solving the delay propagation problem by modeling and analyzing the flight schedules and historical operational data of an airline.We aim to determine the most disruptive airports,flights,flightconnections,and connection types in an airline network.Disruptive elements are influential or critical entities in an airline network.They are the elements that can either cause(airline schedules)or have caused(historical data)the largest disturbances in the network.An airline can improve its operations by avoiding delays caused by the most disruptive elements.The proposed network science approach for disruptive element analysis was validated using a case study of an operating airline.The analysis indicates that potential disruptive elements in a schedule of an airline are also actual disruptive elements in the historical data and they should be considered to improve operations.The airline network exhibits small-world effects and delays can propagate to any part of the network with a minimum of four delayed flights.Finally,we observed that passenger connections between flights are the most disruptive connection type.Therefore,the proposed methodology provides a tool for airlines to build robust flight schedules that reduce delays and propagation.展开更多
Quasicrystal(QC)-reinforced metal matrix composites fabricated by rapid solidification present promising new opportunities to develop high-strength alloys with multiple functions.In this research,specially designed Al...Quasicrystal(QC)-reinforced metal matrix composites fabricated by rapid solidification present promising new opportunities to develop high-strength alloys with multiple functions.In this research,specially designed Al–Fe–Cr samples possessing an Al–Fe–Cr quasicrystal-reinforced Al matrix structure were manufactured using a laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)process.Based on the optimized process parameters of laser scanning speed and hatch distance,an almost dense(99.8%)free-crack sample was obtained with the multiscaled heterogenous structure induced by the nonuniform rapid solidification in a single molten pool.The results show that nanosized Al–Fe–Cr quasicrystalline particles of different sizes are heterogeneously distributed in theα-Al columnar grain structure.In detail,the coarseflower-like and spherical QC particles can be observed at the molten pool boundary,and thefine spherical Al–Fe–Cr QC is located inside the laser fusion zone.The orientation relationship between the Al matrix and the icosahedral Al–Fe–Cr QC is as follows:Al[112]||i5 with a semicoherency feature.The novel designed LPBF-processed Al–Fe–Cr alloy exhibits high mechanical strength due to the ultrafine multireinforced microstructure-induced Orowan strengthening effect.For instance,the ultimate tensile strength,yield strength and elongation of the sample processed with LPBF are 530.803.19 MPa,395.066.44 MPa,and 4.16%0.38%,respectively.The fractographic analysis shows that the fracture mechanism presents a combination of ductile‒brittle fracture.展开更多
Noise monitoring is important in the context of manufacturing because it can help maintain a safe and healthy workspace for employees.Current approaches for noise monitoring in manufacturing are based on acoustic sens...Noise monitoring is important in the context of manufacturing because it can help maintain a safe and healthy workspace for employees.Current approaches for noise monitoring in manufacturing are based on acoustic sensors,whose measured sound pressure levels(SPL)are shown as bar/curve charts and acoustic heat maps.In such a way,the noise emission and propagation process is not fully addressed.This paper proposes a digital twin(DT)for noise monitoring in manufacturing using augmented reality(AR)and the phonon tracing method(PTM).In the proposed PTM/AR-based DT,the noise is represented by 3D particles(called phonons)emitting and traversing in a spatial domain.Using a mobile AR device(HoloLens 2),users are able to visualize and interact with the noise emitted by machine tools.To validate the feasibility of the proposed PTM/AR-based DT,two use cases are carried out.The first use case is an offline test,where the noise data from a machine tool are first acquired and used for the implementation of PTM/ARbased DT with different parameter sets.The result of the first use case is the understanding between the AR performance of HoloLens 2(frame rate)and the setting of the initial number of phonons and sampling frequency.The second use case is an online test to demonstrate the in-situ noise monitoring capability of the proposed PTM/AR-based DT.The result shows that our PTM/AR-based DT is a powerful tool for visualizing and assessing the real-time noise in manufacturing systems.展开更多
The increasing presence of drones seen on the battlefields in modern conflicts poses new threats to manned military aircraft or rotorcraft.In order to assess this potential threat,this manuscript first summarizes all ...The increasing presence of drones seen on the battlefields in modern conflicts poses new threats to manned military aircraft or rotorcraft.In order to assess this potential threat,this manuscript first summarizes all confirmed and suspected collisions between drones and aerostructures and the damage resulting from these collisions.Furthermore,this manuscript reviews experimental and numerical investigations on collision of drones with aerostructures.Additionally,some light is shed onto current regulation for drone operations intended to avoid collisions between drones and aircraft.Whilst these regulatory measures can prevent commercial aircraft to collide with drones,the authors believe that there is an inherent threat for civil and military rotorcraft due to their structural design and the fact that it is not possible to completely separate the airspace between drone operations and rotorcraft operations,in particular in the context of rescue missions in an urban or hostile environment.Furthermore,the stealth capability of 5th generation fighters may be compromised by damage suffered from collision with drones.展开更多
The concept of digital twins(DTs)revolutionises modern manufacturing by linking the physical manufacturing system with a digital system.However,a lack of uniform agreement on the definition of DTs and consensus on the...The concept of digital twins(DTs)revolutionises modern manufacturing by linking the physical manufacturing system with a digital system.However,a lack of uniform agreement on the definition of DTs and consensus on their applications prevents the utilization of their full potential,as potential synergies in research and application are difficult to identify.This paper aims to close this gap by developing a taxonomy for the classification of DT-applications in manufacturing,facilitating the comparison of DT-applications.A meta-analysis is used to find common dimensions for DT-applications in manufacturing.Based on this analysis,a taxonomy called Digital Twin-Manufacturing Application Taxonomy(DT-MAT)for DT-applications is developed.The taxonomy developed differentiates between manufacturing system levels(factory,machine,process level),purposes(analysis,monitoring and control,prediction),and model types(black-box,grey-box,white-box).Afterward,a review of current literature regarding implemented applications of DTs in manufacturing is presented and used to validate the applicability of the taxonomy.As a result,an overview of recent advancements in application of DTs in manufacturing is outlined and some of the directions for future research are highlighted.展开更多
NiTi alloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)additive manufacturing technology not only address the compositional instability resulting from complex processes but also solve the challenges of difficult machi...NiTi alloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)additive manufacturing technology not only address the compositional instability resulting from complex processes but also solve the challenges of difficult machining of intricate aerospace structures.However,there are very few reports on the wear behavior of LPBF-NiTi alloys.In the present work,the effects of microstructure and thermal treatment,including heat treatment and frictional heat,on the wear behavior of LPBF-NiTi alloy and 100Cr6 ball were analyzed through a series of tribological experiments with different sliding speeds.As the average sliding speed increases(0.079–0.216 m/s),the wear rate of the as-built and heat-treated samples tends to decrease in the range of 2.69×10^(-3)–0.97×10^(-3)mm^(3)/m.Although the heat-treated LPBF-NiTi alloy is 46%harder than the as-built alloy is,the latter has a higher toughness(505 MJ/m^(3))and greater transformation strain of SIM(0.097).This leads to a coupling effect of heat treatment and sliding speed on the wear resistance.In addition,the wear track morphologies under different sliding speeds are asymmetric due to the 24% greater acceleration at the far end from the motor and the 2.15 mm deviation between the maximum speed position and the geometric center of the track.The wear modes of the as-built and heat-treated samples included adhesive,abrasive and delamination wear.Moreover,the wear morphologies and dominant wear modes change with the frictionally caused heat release induced by the sliding speed.展开更多
Stellite 6 powders were deposited on low carbon steel using SLD （supersonic laser deposition） under optimized parameters. The structure, line scan of elements and porosity of coating were examined and analyzed using...Stellite 6 powders were deposited on low carbon steel using SLD （supersonic laser deposition） under optimized parameters. The structure, line scan of elements and porosity of coating were examined and analyzed using SEM （scanning electron microscope）, OM （optical microscope） and XRD （X-ray diffraction）. The adhesion strength between coating and substrate was tested by PAT-ADHESION/TENSILE and E900STM adhesive. The results showed the deposition characteristics of optimized coating with N2 at a pressure of 3.0 MPa, a temperature of 450 ℃ and a laser power of 1.5 kW were compared with those of Stellite 6 coating deposited by the HVOF （high velocity oxygen fuel）.展开更多
Lightweight,high-efficiency and low reflection electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding polymer composites are greatly desired for addressing the challenge of ever-increasing electromagnetic pollution.Lightweight la...Lightweight,high-efficiency and low reflection electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding polymer composites are greatly desired for addressing the challenge of ever-increasing electromagnetic pollution.Lightweight layered foam/film PVDF nanocomposites with efficient EMI shielding effectiveness and ultralow reflection power were fabricated by physical foaming.The unique layered foam/film structure was composed of PVDF/SiCnw/MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2)Tx)composite foam as absorption layer and highly conductive PVDF/MWCNT/GnPs composite film as a reflection layer.The foam layer with numerous heterogeneous interfaces developed between the SiC nanowires(SiCnw)and 2D MXene nanosheets imparted superior EM wave attenuation capability.Furthermore,the microcellular structure effectively tuned the impedance matching and prolonged the wave propagating path by internal scattering and multiple reflections.Meanwhile,the highly conductive PVDF/MWCNT/GnPs composite(~220 S m^(−1))exhibited superior reflectivity(R)of 0.95.The tailored structure in the layered foam/film PVDF nanocomposite exhibited an EMI SE of 32.6 dB and a low reflection bandwidth of 4 GHz(R<0.1)over the Kuband(12.4-18.0 GHz)at a thickness of 1.95 mm.A peak SER of 3.1×10^(-4) dB was obtained which corresponds to only 0.0022% reflection efficiency.In consequence,this study introduces a feasible approach to develop lightweight,high-efficiency EMI shielding materials with ultralow reflection for emerging applications.展开更多
The current palm oil harvesting process removes the whole fruit bunch from the palm with most of the fruit unripe, and takes the whole fruit bunch from the plantation to a processing mill. There are two consequences. ...The current palm oil harvesting process removes the whole fruit bunch from the palm with most of the fruit unripe, and takes the whole fruit bunch from the plantation to a processing mill. There are two consequences. This robs the symbiotic palm/soil eco-system of important nutrients and steadily reduces soil fertility. Poor soil fertility is now the limit to palm oil production in peninsular Malaysia despite much use of expensive fertiliser, and weak palms in unhealthy soil are prone to the fungus Ganoderma. Secondly, it takes much energy to remove the fruit from the bunch and the quantity and quality of the oil is less than that of ripe fruit. All this is because ripe fruit—which naturally becomes loose—has been defined as “a problem” in harvesting. This paper proposes covering the fruit bunch in a mesh sack whilst ripening, which prevents ripe fruit naturally from becoming loose being a problem and transforms the whole harvesting process. This allows efficient fruit separation and fruit pressing to be done at the foot of the palm tree with only the oil being removed from the plantation, both simplifying and improving the harvesting process and maintaining the organic fertility cycle, adding value in every respect.展开更多
Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets play a crucial role in energy conversion and electronic devices.The essential magnetic properties of Nd-Fe-B magnets,particularly coercivity and remanent magnetization,are significantly infue...Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets play a crucial role in energy conversion and electronic devices.The essential magnetic properties of Nd-Fe-B magnets,particularly coercivity and remanent magnetization,are significantly infuenced by the phase characteristics and microstructure.In this work,Nd-Fe-B magnets were manufactured using vacuum induction melting(VIM),laser directed energy deposition(LDED)and laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)technologies.Themicrostructure evolution and phase selection of Nd-Fe-B magnets were then clarified in detail.The results indicated that the solidification velocity(V)and cooling rate(R)are key factors in the phase selection.In terms of the VIM-casting Nd-Fe-B magnet,a large volume fraction of theα-Fe soft magnetic phase(39.7 vol.%)and Nd2Fe17Bxmetastable phase(34.7 vol.%)areformed due to the low R(2.3×10-1?C s-1),whereas only a minor fraction of the Nd2Fe14B hard magnetic phase(5.15 vol.%)is presented.For the LDED-processed Nd-Fe-B deposit,although the Nd2Fe14B hard magnetic phase also had a low value(3.4 vol.%)as the values of V(<10-2m s-1)and R(5.06×103?C s-1)increased,part of theα-Fe soft magnetic phase(31.7vol.%)is suppressed,and a higher volume of Nd2Fe17Bxmetastable phases(47.5 vol.%)areformed.As a result,both the VIM-casting and LDED-processed Nd-Fe-B deposits exhibited poor magnetic properties.In contrast,employing the high values of V(>10-2m s-1)and R(1.45×106?C s-1)in the LPBF process resulted in the substantial formation of the Nd2Fe14B hard magnetic phase(55.8 vol.%)directly from the liquid,while theα-Fe soft magnetic phase and Nd2Fe17Bxmetastable phase precipitation are suppressed in the LPBF-processed Nd-Fe-B magnet.Additionally,crystallographic texture analysis reveals that the LPBF-processedNd-Fe-B magnets exhibit isotropic magnetic characteristics.Consequently,the LPBF-processed Nd-Fe-B deposit,exhibiting a coercivity of 656 k A m-1,remanence of 0.79 T and maximum energy product of 71.5 k J m-3,achieved an acceptable magnetic performance,comparable to other additive manufacturing processed Nd-Fe-B magnets from MQP(Nd-lean)Nd-Fe-Bpowder.展开更多
A major problem in the strength data available for cellulose fibre-based materials is that the moisture content of the test specimens is rarely measured, and yet it is the dominant variable in the tests. Detailed stre...A major problem in the strength data available for cellulose fibre-based materials is that the moisture content of the test specimens is rarely measured, and yet it is the dominant variable in the tests. Detailed strength and stiffness results are presented for Brazilian Dendrocalamus Giganteus bamboo at a wide range of moisture contents down to 2% and the fatigue curve is given for Chinese Moso bamboo at 4% moisture content. Techniques are described for handling the variability of these natural materials, both in design and in manufacturing quality control, for the mass production of large, high-tech composites wind turbine blades.展开更多
基金This research is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91646102,L1824039,L1724034,L1624045,and L1524015)the project of China’s Ministry of Education(16JDGC011)+6 种基金the Chinese Academy of Engineering’s consultancy project(2019-ZD-9)the National Science and Technology Major Project(2016ZX04005002)Beijing Natural Science Foundation Project(9182013)the technology projects of the Chinese Academy of Engineering’s China Knowledge Center for Engineering Sciences(CKCEST-2019-2-13,CKCEST-2018-1-13,CKCEST-2017-1-10,and CKCEST-2015-4-2)the UK–China Industry Academia Partnership Programme(UK-CIAPP\260)the Volvo-supported Green Economy and Sustainable Development Projects in the Tsinghua University(20153000181)Tsinghua Initiative Research(2016THZW).
文摘Intelligent technologies are leading to the next wave of industrial revolution in manufacturing.In developed economies,firms are embracing these advanced technologies following a sequential upgrading strategy-from digital manufacturing to smart manufacturing(digital-networked),and then to newgeneration intelligent manufacturing paradigms.However,Chinese firms face a different scenario.On the one hand,they have diverse technological bases that vary from low-end electrified machinery to leading-edge digital-network technologies;thus,they may not follow an identical upgrading pathway.On the other hand,Chinese firms aim to rapidly catch up and transition from technology followers to probable frontrunners;thus,the turbulences in the transitioning phase may trigger a precious opportunity for leapfrogging,if Chinese manufacturers can swiftly acquire domain expertise through the adoption of intelligent manufacturing technologies.This study addresses the following question by conducting multiple case studies:Can Chinese firms upgrade intelligent manufacturing through different pathways than the sequential one followed in developed economies?The data sources include semistructured interviews and archival data.This study finds that Chinese manufacturing firms have a variety of pathways to transition across the three technological paradigms of intelligent manufacturing in nonconsecutive ways.This finding implies that Chinese firms may strategize their own upgrading pathways toward intelligent manufacturing according to their capabilities and industrial specifics;furthermore,this finding can be extended to other catching-up economies.This paper provides a strategic roadmap as an explanatory guide to manufacturing firms,policymakers,and investors.
基金sponsored by the Centre for Industrial Photonics, Institute for Manufacture, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridgethe Natural Science Foundation of China (51271170)+1 种基金China International Science and Technology Cooperation Project (2011DFR50540)Major Scientific and Technological Special Key Industrial Project of Zhejiang Province (2012C11001)
文摘Ni60-WC particles are used to improve the wear resistance of hard-facing steel due to their high hardness. An emerging technology that combines laser with cold spraying to deposit the hard-facing coatings is known as supersonic laser deposition. In this study, Ni60-WC is deposited on low-carbon steel using SLD. The microstructure and performance of the coatings are investigated through SEM, optical microscopy, EDS, XRD, microhardness and pin-on-disc wear tests. The experimental results of the coating processed with the optimal parameters are compared to those of the coating deposited using laser cladding.
基金financial supports provided by the China Scholarship Council(Nos.202206 290061 and 202206290062)。
文摘The laser powder bed fusion(LPBF) process can integrally form geometrically complex and high-performance metallic parts that have attracted much interest,especially in the molds industry.The appearance of the LPBF makes it possible to design and produce complex conformal cooling channel systems in molds.Thus,LPBF-processed tool steels have attracted more and more attention.The complex thermal history in the LPBF process makes the microstructural characteristics and properties different from those of conventional manufactured tool steels.This paper provides an overview of LPBF-processed tool steels by describing the physical phenomena,the microstructural characteristics,and the mechanical/thermal properties,including tensile properties,wear resistance,and thermal properties.The microstructural characteristics are presented through a multiscale perspective,ranging from densification,meso-structure,microstructure,substructure in grains,to nanoprecipitates.Finally,a summary of tool steels and their challenges and outlooks are introduced.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2016YFB1100100)the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China(No.52005411)the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NPU),China(No.2020-TZ-02).One of the authors,Q.Z.Wang,is grateful for the fi-nancial supports provided by the China Scholarship Council(Grant No.202106290075).
文摘In present work,a novel crack-free Al-Cu-Mg-Si-Ti alloy with synchronous improved tensile properties and hot-cracking resistance was proposed and successfully manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF).The microstructure evolution behaviors and the corresponding strengthening mechanisms were investigated in detail.The LPBF-processed Al-Cu-Mg-Si-Ti alloy presents a heterogeneous microstructure consisting of ultrafine equiaxed grains(UFGs)at the boundary and coarse columnar grains(CGs)at the center of the single molten pool.Pre-precipitated D022-Al 3 Ti particles were found to act as the nuclei to refine the grains at the boundary of the molten pool during solidification process,which is attributed to the low cooling rate providing the sufficient incubation time for the precipitation of D022-Al 3 Ti.There are two orientation relationships(ORs)betweenα-Al and D022-Al 3 Ti,i.e.[001]α-Al//[001]D022-Al3Ti,(200)α-Al//(200)D022-Al3Ti and[1¯1¯2]α-Al//[¯111]D022-Al3Ti,(1¯11)α-Al//(¯11¯2)D022-Al3Ti,which are two of the eight ORs predicted with the E2EM model.Refined grains in present alloy,no matter for UFGs or CG,exhibited high critical hot-cracking stress,which means a strong hot-cracking resistance.Dual-nanoprecipitation of Cu-,Mg-,and Si-rich Q’and S’phases was introduced to enhance the mechanical performance ofα-Al matrix.The as-built sample exhibits superior tensile properties,with the yield strength(YS)of 473±8 MPa,ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 541±2 MPa and elongation(EI)of 10.9%±1.2%.
文摘The application of components often depends to a large extent on the properties of the surface layer.A novel process chain for the production of components with a hardened surface layer from metastable austenitic steel was presented.The investigated metastable austenitic AISI 347 steel was cold-drawn in solution annealed condition at cryogenic temperatures for pre-hardening,followed by post-hardening via cryogenic turning.The increase in hardness in both processes was due to strain hardening and deformation-induced phase transformation from y-austenite to^-martensite.Cryogenic turning experiments were carried out with solution annealed AISI 347 steel as well as with solution annealed and subsequently cold-drawn AISI 347 steel.The thermomechanical load of the workpiece surface layer during the turning process as well as the resulting surface morphology was characterized.The forces and temperatures were higher in turning the cold-drawn AISI 347 steel than turning the solution annealed AISI 347 steel.After cryogenic turning of the solution annealed material,deformation-induced phase transformation and a significant increase in hardness were detected in the near-surface layer.In contrast,no additional phase transformation was observed after cryogenic turning of the cold-drawn AISI 347 steel.The maximum hardness in the surface layer was similar,whereas the hardness in the core of the cold-drawn AISI 347 steel was higher compared to that in the solution annealed AISI 347 steel.
文摘The local gas-flow behavior is almost unknown for low pressure plasma systems, except parallel plate reactors for semiconductor purposes. To overcome this lack of knowledge, this study starts with the influence investigation of the gas feed-in systems technical layout on the homogeneity of the gas supply for large volume plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) chambers. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations are used as a tool to determine velocity and pressure distribution inside the gas feed-in pipe as well as in the PECVD-chamber itself. The parameters varied were: flow rate, pipe length, number of holes, hole diameter and aspect ratio of the pipe section. The calculated pressure values are compared with the experimentally measured ones to validate the simulation results. An excellent conformity of the calculated and measured pressures is observed. With the aim to evaluate the homogeneity of gas distribution through the pipe holes the nonuniformity coefficient (Φ) was created. The results show the influence of each layout parameter in the homogeneity of the gas distribution. Hence in future correct technical layouts of gas feed-in systems can easily be applied. With these results construction guidelines has been formulated.
文摘This research paper is about investigating the mechanisms of elastomeric friction at low velocities. To do so, different experimental setups were performed to analyze friction, adhesion and surface energy among others. The tested materials were EPDM samples with variations in the carbon black content. It was found, that at least for low velocities, the real contact area has the main impact on the friction of elastomers. This contact area seems to be highly influenced by the hardness or other bulk properties of the elastomers, which are modified by the varying carbon black content.
基金part of a BOEING project“Airline Performance and Disruption Management Across Extended Networks(APEMEN)”funded with research(Grant No.:46599).
文摘Currently,flight delays are common and they propagate from an originating flight to connecting flights,leading to large disruptions in the overall schedule.These disruptions cause massive economic losses,affect airlines’reputations,waste passengers’time and money,and directly impact the environment.This study adopts a network science approach for solving the delay propagation problem by modeling and analyzing the flight schedules and historical operational data of an airline.We aim to determine the most disruptive airports,flights,flightconnections,and connection types in an airline network.Disruptive elements are influential or critical entities in an airline network.They are the elements that can either cause(airline schedules)or have caused(historical data)the largest disturbances in the network.An airline can improve its operations by avoiding delays caused by the most disruptive elements.The proposed network science approach for disruptive element analysis was validated using a case study of an operating airline.The analysis indicates that potential disruptive elements in a schedule of an airline are also actual disruptive elements in the historical data and they should be considered to improve operations.The airline network exhibits small-world effects and delays can propagate to any part of the network with a minimum of four delayed flights.Finally,we observed that passenger connections between flights are the most disruptive connection type.Therefore,the proposed methodology provides a tool for airlines to build robust flight schedules that reduce delays and propagation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.52005411)National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB1100100)the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing,NPU,China(Grant No.2020-TZ-02).
文摘Quasicrystal(QC)-reinforced metal matrix composites fabricated by rapid solidification present promising new opportunities to develop high-strength alloys with multiple functions.In this research,specially designed Al–Fe–Cr samples possessing an Al–Fe–Cr quasicrystal-reinforced Al matrix structure were manufactured using a laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)process.Based on the optimized process parameters of laser scanning speed and hatch distance,an almost dense(99.8%)free-crack sample was obtained with the multiscaled heterogenous structure induced by the nonuniform rapid solidification in a single molten pool.The results show that nanosized Al–Fe–Cr quasicrystalline particles of different sizes are heterogeneously distributed in theα-Al columnar grain structure.In detail,the coarseflower-like and spherical QC particles can be observed at the molten pool boundary,and thefine spherical Al–Fe–Cr QC is located inside the laser fusion zone.The orientation relationship between the Al matrix and the icosahedral Al–Fe–Cr QC is as follows:Al[112]||i5 with a semicoherency feature.The novel designed LPBF-processed Al–Fe–Cr alloy exhibits high mechanical strength due to the ultrafine multireinforced microstructure-induced Orowan strengthening effect.For instance,the ultimate tensile strength,yield strength and elongation of the sample processed with LPBF are 530.803.19 MPa,395.066.44 MPa,and 4.16%0.38%,respectively.The fractographic analysis shows that the fracture mechanism presents a combination of ductile‒brittle fracture.
基金funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft(DFG,German Research Foundation)-252408385IRTG 2057.
文摘Noise monitoring is important in the context of manufacturing because it can help maintain a safe and healthy workspace for employees.Current approaches for noise monitoring in manufacturing are based on acoustic sensors,whose measured sound pressure levels(SPL)are shown as bar/curve charts and acoustic heat maps.In such a way,the noise emission and propagation process is not fully addressed.This paper proposes a digital twin(DT)for noise monitoring in manufacturing using augmented reality(AR)and the phonon tracing method(PTM).In the proposed PTM/AR-based DT,the noise is represented by 3D particles(called phonons)emitting and traversing in a spatial domain.Using a mobile AR device(HoloLens 2),users are able to visualize and interact with the noise emitted by machine tools.To validate the feasibility of the proposed PTM/AR-based DT,two use cases are carried out.The first use case is an offline test,where the noise data from a machine tool are first acquired and used for the implementation of PTM/ARbased DT with different parameter sets.The result of the first use case is the understanding between the AR performance of HoloLens 2(frame rate)and the setting of the initial number of phonons and sampling frequency.The second use case is an online test to demonstrate the in-situ noise monitoring capability of the proposed PTM/AR-based DT.The result shows that our PTM/AR-based DT is a powerful tool for visualizing and assessing the real-time noise in manufacturing systems.
文摘The increasing presence of drones seen on the battlefields in modern conflicts poses new threats to manned military aircraft or rotorcraft.In order to assess this potential threat,this manuscript first summarizes all confirmed and suspected collisions between drones and aerostructures and the damage resulting from these collisions.Furthermore,this manuscript reviews experimental and numerical investigations on collision of drones with aerostructures.Additionally,some light is shed onto current regulation for drone operations intended to avoid collisions between drones and aircraft.Whilst these regulatory measures can prevent commercial aircraft to collide with drones,the authors believe that there is an inherent threat for civil and military rotorcraft due to their structural design and the fact that it is not possible to completely separate the airspace between drone operations and rotorcraft operations,in particular in the context of rescue missions in an urban or hostile environment.Furthermore,the stealth capability of 5th generation fighters may be compromised by damage suffered from collision with drones.
基金The German Research Foundation(DFG)and the Brazilian Coordination for the Improvement of High Education Personnel(CAPES)partly fund this work within the program‘Investigating the applicability of hybrid digital models for manufacturing systems under varying model input conditions’,in the scope of the Collaborative Research Initiative–PIPC 8881.473092/2019-1(DFG funding number AU 185/72-2).
文摘The concept of digital twins(DTs)revolutionises modern manufacturing by linking the physical manufacturing system with a digital system.However,a lack of uniform agreement on the definition of DTs and consensus on their applications prevents the utilization of their full potential,as potential synergies in research and application are difficult to identify.This paper aims to close this gap by developing a taxonomy for the classification of DT-applications in manufacturing,facilitating the comparison of DT-applications.A meta-analysis is used to find common dimensions for DT-applications in manufacturing.Based on this analysis,a taxonomy called Digital Twin-Manufacturing Application Taxonomy(DT-MAT)for DT-applications is developed.The taxonomy developed differentiates between manufacturing system levels(factory,machine,process level),purposes(analysis,monitoring and control,prediction),and model types(black-box,grey-box,white-box).Afterward,a review of current literature regarding implemented applications of DTs in manufacturing is presented and used to validate the applicability of the taxonomy.As a result,an overview of recent advancements in application of DTs in manufacturing is outlined and some of the directions for future research are highlighted.
基金the State Key Laboratory of Robotics Technology and Systems Open Research Project(No.SKLRS-2022-KF-10)The author X.H.Huang is grateful for the financial support provided by the China Scholarship Council(No.202106230079)。
文摘NiTi alloys fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)additive manufacturing technology not only address the compositional instability resulting from complex processes but also solve the challenges of difficult machining of intricate aerospace structures.However,there are very few reports on the wear behavior of LPBF-NiTi alloys.In the present work,the effects of microstructure and thermal treatment,including heat treatment and frictional heat,on the wear behavior of LPBF-NiTi alloy and 100Cr6 ball were analyzed through a series of tribological experiments with different sliding speeds.As the average sliding speed increases(0.079–0.216 m/s),the wear rate of the as-built and heat-treated samples tends to decrease in the range of 2.69×10^(-3)–0.97×10^(-3)mm^(3)/m.Although the heat-treated LPBF-NiTi alloy is 46%harder than the as-built alloy is,the latter has a higher toughness(505 MJ/m^(3))and greater transformation strain of SIM(0.097).This leads to a coupling effect of heat treatment and sliding speed on the wear resistance.In addition,the wear track morphologies under different sliding speeds are asymmetric due to the 24% greater acceleration at the far end from the motor and the 2.15 mm deviation between the maximum speed position and the geometric center of the track.The wear modes of the as-built and heat-treated samples included adhesive,abrasive and delamination wear.Moreover,the wear morphologies and dominant wear modes change with the frictionally caused heat release induced by the sliding speed.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51271170)National International Technology Cooperation Project of China(KM JD2011010 )+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province of China(Y4110594)Open Fund of Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Special Purpose Equipment and Advanced Manufacturing Technology of China(2011EM009 )
文摘Stellite 6 powders were deposited on low carbon steel using SLD （supersonic laser deposition） under optimized parameters. The structure, line scan of elements and porosity of coating were examined and analyzed using SEM （scanning electron microscope）, OM （optical microscope） and XRD （X-ray diffraction）. The adhesion strength between coating and substrate was tested by PAT-ADHESION/TENSILE and E900STM adhesive. The results showed the deposition characteristics of optimized coating with N2 at a pressure of 3.0 MPa, a temperature of 450 ℃ and a laser power of 1.5 kW were compared with those of Stellite 6 coating deposited by the HVOF （high velocity oxygen fuel）.
基金the financial support of NSERC(Discovery Grant RGPIN-2015-03985).
文摘Lightweight,high-efficiency and low reflection electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding polymer composites are greatly desired for addressing the challenge of ever-increasing electromagnetic pollution.Lightweight layered foam/film PVDF nanocomposites with efficient EMI shielding effectiveness and ultralow reflection power were fabricated by physical foaming.The unique layered foam/film structure was composed of PVDF/SiCnw/MXene(Ti_(3)C_(2)Tx)composite foam as absorption layer and highly conductive PVDF/MWCNT/GnPs composite film as a reflection layer.The foam layer with numerous heterogeneous interfaces developed between the SiC nanowires(SiCnw)and 2D MXene nanosheets imparted superior EM wave attenuation capability.Furthermore,the microcellular structure effectively tuned the impedance matching and prolonged the wave propagating path by internal scattering and multiple reflections.Meanwhile,the highly conductive PVDF/MWCNT/GnPs composite(~220 S m^(−1))exhibited superior reflectivity(R)of 0.95.The tailored structure in the layered foam/film PVDF nanocomposite exhibited an EMI SE of 32.6 dB and a low reflection bandwidth of 4 GHz(R<0.1)over the Kuband(12.4-18.0 GHz)at a thickness of 1.95 mm.A peak SER of 3.1×10^(-4) dB was obtained which corresponds to only 0.0022% reflection efficiency.In consequence,this study introduces a feasible approach to develop lightweight,high-efficiency EMI shielding materials with ultralow reflection for emerging applications.
文摘The current palm oil harvesting process removes the whole fruit bunch from the palm with most of the fruit unripe, and takes the whole fruit bunch from the plantation to a processing mill. There are two consequences. This robs the symbiotic palm/soil eco-system of important nutrients and steadily reduces soil fertility. Poor soil fertility is now the limit to palm oil production in peninsular Malaysia despite much use of expensive fertiliser, and weak palms in unhealthy soil are prone to the fungus Ganoderma. Secondly, it takes much energy to remove the fruit from the bunch and the quantity and quality of the oil is less than that of ripe fruit. All this is because ripe fruit—which naturally becomes loose—has been defined as “a problem” in harvesting. This paper proposes covering the fruit bunch in a mesh sack whilst ripening, which prevents ripe fruit naturally from becoming loose being a problem and transforms the whole harvesting process. This allows efficient fruit separation and fruit pressing to be done at the foot of the palm tree with only the oil being removed from the plantation, both simplifying and improving the harvesting process and maintaining the organic fertility cycle, adding value in every respect.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB4600300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U22A20189,52175364)the China Scholarship Council(Grant No.202206290134)。
文摘Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets play a crucial role in energy conversion and electronic devices.The essential magnetic properties of Nd-Fe-B magnets,particularly coercivity and remanent magnetization,are significantly infuenced by the phase characteristics and microstructure.In this work,Nd-Fe-B magnets were manufactured using vacuum induction melting(VIM),laser directed energy deposition(LDED)and laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)technologies.Themicrostructure evolution and phase selection of Nd-Fe-B magnets were then clarified in detail.The results indicated that the solidification velocity(V)and cooling rate(R)are key factors in the phase selection.In terms of the VIM-casting Nd-Fe-B magnet,a large volume fraction of theα-Fe soft magnetic phase(39.7 vol.%)and Nd2Fe17Bxmetastable phase(34.7 vol.%)areformed due to the low R(2.3×10-1?C s-1),whereas only a minor fraction of the Nd2Fe14B hard magnetic phase(5.15 vol.%)is presented.For the LDED-processed Nd-Fe-B deposit,although the Nd2Fe14B hard magnetic phase also had a low value(3.4 vol.%)as the values of V(<10-2m s-1)and R(5.06×103?C s-1)increased,part of theα-Fe soft magnetic phase(31.7vol.%)is suppressed,and a higher volume of Nd2Fe17Bxmetastable phases(47.5 vol.%)areformed.As a result,both the VIM-casting and LDED-processed Nd-Fe-B deposits exhibited poor magnetic properties.In contrast,employing the high values of V(>10-2m s-1)and R(1.45×106?C s-1)in the LPBF process resulted in the substantial formation of the Nd2Fe14B hard magnetic phase(55.8 vol.%)directly from the liquid,while theα-Fe soft magnetic phase and Nd2Fe17Bxmetastable phase precipitation are suppressed in the LPBF-processed Nd-Fe-B magnet.Additionally,crystallographic texture analysis reveals that the LPBF-processedNd-Fe-B magnets exhibit isotropic magnetic characteristics.Consequently,the LPBF-processed Nd-Fe-B deposit,exhibiting a coercivity of 656 k A m-1,remanence of 0.79 T and maximum energy product of 71.5 k J m-3,achieved an acceptable magnetic performance,comparable to other additive manufacturing processed Nd-Fe-B magnets from MQP(Nd-lean)Nd-Fe-Bpowder.
文摘A major problem in the strength data available for cellulose fibre-based materials is that the moisture content of the test specimens is rarely measured, and yet it is the dominant variable in the tests. Detailed strength and stiffness results are presented for Brazilian Dendrocalamus Giganteus bamboo at a wide range of moisture contents down to 2% and the fatigue curve is given for Chinese Moso bamboo at 4% moisture content. Techniques are described for handling the variability of these natural materials, both in design and in manufacturing quality control, for the mass production of large, high-tech composites wind turbine blades.
