Showing papers in "Transactions of The Institute of Metal Finishing in 2021"
TL;DR: In this article, multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced with MWCNTs composite coatings were produced using the electro-codeposition method by adding different concentrations of MWC NTs.
Abstract: In this work, multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced Cu–Ni matrix (Cu–Ni-MWCNTs) composite coatings were produced using the electro-codeposition method by adding different concentrations of MWCNT...
13 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the percentage of Ni should be maintained between 12% and 14% in the coating for best corrosion performance, which is commonly used to enhance the corrosion resistance of steel.
Abstract: ZnNi alloy coating is commonly used to enhance the corrosion resistance of steel. The percentage of Ni should be maintained between 12% and 14% in the coating for best corrosion performance. The re...
12 citations
TL;DR: Magnetic abrasive finishing is a prevalent advanced method which by applying gentle forces using flexible magnetic abrasives for removing surface irregularities, provides a micro/nano range of defe....
Abstract: Magnetic abrasive finishing is a prevalent advanced method which by applying gentle forces using flexible magnetic abrasives for removing surface irregularities, provides a micro/nano range of defe...
10 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a citrate stabilised electroless bath was developed and the process parameters (concentrations of nickel, reducing agent, and stabiliser) were optimised to achieve the maximum energy efficiency.
Abstract: In this work, a novel citrate stabilised electroless bath was developed and the process parameters (concentrations of nickel, reducing agent, and stabiliser) were optimised to achieve the maximum h...
9 citations
TL;DR: Zn-Cu alloys have been considered as potential candidates for bioimplant applications due to their moderate corrosion rate and admirable mechanical properties with non-toxic nature to the human body as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Zn-Cu alloys have been considered as potential candidates for bioimplant applications due to their moderate corrosion rate and admirable mechanical properties with non-toxic nature to the human bod...
8 citations
TL;DR: The piston-cylinder system accounts for 50% of the engine frictional losses, of which 70% to 80% is due to combustion as mentioned in this paper, which consumes about 40% of total energy developed by a typical automotive engine.
Abstract: Mechanical losses consume about 40% of the total energy developed by a typical automotive engine. The piston–cylinder system accounts for 50% of the engine frictional losses, of which 70% to 80% is...
7 citations
TL;DR: An innovative low-cost method of aluminium surface treatment to obtain stable superhydrophobic properties is presented in this article, where an aluminium anodising method was combined with surface abrasive blasting as...
Abstract: An innovative low-cost method of aluminium surface treatment to obtain stable superhydrophobic properties is presented. An aluminium anodising method was combined with surface abrasive blasting as ...
7 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, low-cost and industrially scalable γ-Zn-Ni/Gr composite coatings were electro-codeposited from an acid-sulphate based electrolyte bath.
Abstract: In this paper, low-cost and industrially scalable γ-Zn-Ni/Gr composite coatings were electro-codeposited from an acid-sulphate based electrolyte bath. The microstructure, morphology, composition, m...
7 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the SLM (Selective Laser Melting) technology is used to produce components with high structural integrity, however, a key drawback is the resulting poor surface quali...
Abstract: SLM (Selective Laser Melting) is an AM (Additive Manufacturing) technology able to manufacture components with high structural integrity; however, a key drawback is the resulting poor surface quali...
6 citations
TL;DR: Austenitic stainless steels are widely used in many sectors, especially in the food processing and chemical sectors, due to their superior corrosion resistance and suitably safe contact with foodstructure.
Abstract: Austenitic stainless steels are widely used in many sectors, especially in the food processing and chemical sectors, due to their superior corrosion resistance and suitably safe contact with foodst...
6 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of oxidising and standard flame spray techniques on microstructure and wear performance of Low Velocity Oxygen Fuel NiWCrBSi coatings produced onto mild steel subst...
Abstract: In the present work, the effects of oxidising and standard flame spray techniques on microstructure and wear performance of Low Velocity Oxygen Fuel NiWCrBSi coatings produced onto mild steel subst...
TL;DR: The coating process of tractor cabs is performed in industry by electrostatic powder coating technique, which is the electrostatic application of powder to metal parts of the cab, requiring a p...
Abstract: The coating process of tractor cabs is performed in industry by the electrostatic powder coating technique, which is the electrostatic application of powder to metal parts of the cab, requiring a p...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an analysis specifically on the effect of tool traverse speed on the microstructural evolution of friction stir processing, and show that the impact of traverse speed is one of the most influential process parameters.
Abstract: The study presents an analysis specifically on the effect of tool traverse speed (one of the most influential process parameters of friction stir processing) on the microstructural evolution, micro...
TL;DR: In recent years, significant changes have occurred in the field of 3D-printing and it has been applied both in the production of prototypes and in regular production in this article.
Abstract: In recent years, significant changes have occurred in the field of three-dimensional printing (3D-printing) and it has been applied both in the production of prototypes and in regular production in...
TL;DR: In this article, a ternary Ni-W-P coating was synthesized on AZ91D magnesium alloy substrates by an integrated method, and the corrosion resistance mechanism of conversion film-electroless Ni W-P coatings on a substrate was described.
Abstract: Ni-W-P ternary coating was synthesised on AZ91D magnesium alloy substrates by an integrated method. The corrosion resistance mechanism of conversion film-electroless Ni-W-P coatings on a substrate ...
TL;DR: The surface of titanium and titanium alloys can easily form a Ti-OH bond by absorbing water to induce apatite nucleation, and shows good biological activity and osseointegration ability as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The surface of titanium and titanium alloys can easily form a Ti-OH bond by absorbing water to induce apatite nucleation, and shows good biological activity and osseointegration ability, which is e...
TL;DR: Superhydrophobicity is widely observed in nature with the tendency of a natural surface to be characterised by a water-repellent capability as mentioned in this paper, and over the past thirty years, the production of superhydro...
Abstract: Superhydrophobicity is widely observed in nature with the tendency of a natural surface to be characterised by a water-repellent capability. Over the past thirty years, the production of superhydro...
TL;DR: In this paper, Al/Fe core-shell particles were successfully synthesized by electroless deposition of iron on aluminium particles and the process variables were investigated and optimised to ach...
Abstract: In the present study, Al/Fe core–shell particles were successfully synthesised by electroless deposition of iron on aluminium particles. The process variables were investigated and optimised to ach...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed that electroforming could shape part of the fourth industrial revolution through additive and sustainable manufacturing process. But they did not consider the role of renewable energy.
Abstract: Electrochemical forming (or electroforming), is gaining recognition as an additive and sustainable manufacturing process. Electroforming could shape part of the fourth industrial revolution through...
TL;DR: The interface reaction between solid titanium alloy and liquid aluminium is critical to understanding the evolution of the intermetallic compound (IMC) in brazing and welding processes of tita... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The interface reaction between solid titanium alloy and liquid aluminium is critical to understanding the evolution of the intermetallic compound (IMC) in brazing and weld brazing processes of tita...
TL;DR: In this paper, the specificity of the demand for selective, adaptable and inexpensive methods has always been one of the key factors in support of further research on electroless copper plating.
Abstract: In recent years, the specificity of the demand for selective, adaptable and inexpensive methods has always been one of the key factors in support of further research on electroless copper plating. ...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors improved the quality of PEO layers by tailoring the electrical pulse profile to fit the pulse profile of a PEO layer to the substrate surface, improving the performance.
Abstract: Nanoparticle incorporation into a PEO layer is limited by particle agglomeration on the substrate surface. The quality of the PEO layers was improved by tailoring the electrical pulse profile to th...
TL;DR: In this paper, Ni-W electrodes with differing tungsten content as electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) were prepared by pulse plating, and structural and morphological characterisations of t...
Abstract: Ni-W electrodes with differing tungsten content as electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) were prepared by pulse plating. The structural and morphological characterisations of t...
TL;DR: In this article, the laser ablation technique was used to synthesize nickel oxide nanoparticles (NPs) in aqueous suspension, by applying the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) method with d...
Abstract: In the present work, nickel oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have been synthesised, using the laser ablation technique in aqueous suspension. By applying the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) method with d...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors focused on finding optimised conditions for electrodeposition of NiP and NiP/SiC coatings, which enhance the coatings' microhardness.
Abstract: This study is focused on finding optimised conditions for electrodeposition of NiP and NiP/SiC coatings, which enhance the coatings' microhardness. Both the effect of particles and the effect of he...
TL;DR: A N, N'methylene diacrylamide-based cross-linking copolymer film was thermally polymerised on a 6063 Al alloy using EGMRA as the cross-link agent as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: A N, N’-methylene diacrylamide-based cross-linking copolymer film was thermally polymerised on a 6063 Al alloy using ethylene glycol maleic rosinate acrylate (EGMRA) as the cross-linking agent. The...
TL;DR: In this article, an Al-doped CuO thin film has been deposited on a glass substrate by the thermionic vacuum arc techni cation (VSA) for semiconductor and sensor technology.
Abstract: Copper monoxide is a popular p-type material in semiconductor and sensor technology. In this paper, Al-doped CuO thin film has been deposited on a glass substrate by the thermionic vacuum arc techn...
TL;DR: In this paper, the use of pulse plating on times outside the usual window in reliable measurement of the surface area of complex parts is described, and two methods are discussed and analysed.
Abstract: The paper describes the use of pulse plating on-times outside the usual window in reliable measurement of the surface area of complex parts. Two methods are discussed and analysed; (i) the first ba...