Abstract: Photopolymer materials are a type of polymer material that can undergo chemical reactions when exposed to light of a specific wavelength or intensity. Liquid photopolymers are used in applications such as 3D printing, where they are deposited layer by layer and cured by exposure to light. Solid photopolymers, also known as photoresists, are used in applications such as lithography and microfabrication, where they are applied as a thin film and... More

Abstract: A model has been developed to predict the wear groove geometry resulting from wear testing of Stellite 6 coatings on ferrous and nickel-based alloys produced by laser cladding with powers of 1 kW and 1.8 kW. Although the predictions of the model are close to the observed values, they differ in ways that can be accounted for by the incorrect assumption that only abrasive wear occurs. Abrasive wear is dominant, but there is also evidence that... More

Abstract: Periodic structures effectively address challenges in manufacturing, transportation, and installation of large-scale systems by streamlining processes and enhancing transport, replacement, and assembly efficiency. This paper introduces a topology optimization method specifically for cantilever beam structures, to minimize structural flexibility and optimize frequency by determining the optimal material distribution under given loads and... More