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Experimental investigation on micromachining of epoxy/graphene nano platelet nanocomposites

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Fu, G., Huo, D., Shyha, I., Pancholi, K., & Alzahrani, B. (2020)
Experimental investigation on micromachining of epoxy/graphene nano platelet nanocomposites. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 107, 3169-3183. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-05190-4
This paper investigates the effect of graphene nano platelet (GNP) content (%weight fraction) on the machinability of epoxy/GNP nanocomposites. The machinability of nanocompos...

Modelling of cutting fibrous composite materials: current practice

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Kahwash, F., Shyha, I., & Maheri, A. (2015)
Modelling of cutting fibrous composite materials: current practice. Procedia CIRP, 28, 52-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2015.04.010
Using fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) is increasing across many industries. Although FRP are laid-up in the near-net shape, several cutting operations are necessary to meet qu...

An experimental investigation on tool wear behaviour of uncoated and coated micro-tools in micro-milling of graphene-reinforced polymer nanocomposites

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Shakoori, N., Fu, G., Le, B., Khaliq, J., Jiang, L., Huo, D., & Shyha, I. (2021)
An experimental investigation on tool wear behaviour of uncoated and coated micro-tools in micro-milling of graphene-reinforced polymer nanocomposites. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 113, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-06715-1
Nanomaterials such as graphene have been added to various matrices to enhance mechanical, thermal and electrical properties for various applications requiring intricate design...

Evaluation of a Novel Controlled Cutting Fluid Impinging Supply System When Machining Titanium Alloys

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Gariani, S., Shyha, I., Inam, F., & Huo, D. (2017)
Evaluation of a Novel Controlled Cutting Fluid Impinging Supply System When Machining Titanium Alloys. Applied Sciences, 7(6), https://doi.org/10.3390/app7060560
Following a comprehensive review on titanium machining and methods of cutting fluid application, this paper presents a new Controlled cutting fluid impinging supply system (Cu...

A Review on Nanocomposites. Part 2: Micromachining

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Le, B., Khaliq, J., Huo, D., Teng, X., & Shyha, I. (2020)
A Review on Nanocomposites. Part 2: Micromachining. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 142(10), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047138
Micromachining of nanocomposites is deemed to be a complicated process due to the anisotropic, heterogeneous structure and advanced mechanical properties of these materials as...

Machinability investigation of polymer/GNP nanocomposites in micro-milling

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Fu, G., Huo, D., Shyha, I., Sun, F., & Gao, Q. (2022)
Machinability investigation of polymer/GNP nanocomposites in micro-milling. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 119, 2341-2353. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-08471-8
Nanoparticles such as graphene have been added to various polymer matrices to enhance the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of polymer materials that require comp...

Optimisation of Cutting Fluid Concentration and Operating Parameters based on RSM for Turning Ti–6Al–4V

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Gariani, S., Elsayed, M., & Shyha, I. (2021)
Optimisation of Cutting Fluid Concentration and Operating Parameters based on RSM for Turning Ti–6Al–4V. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 117, 539-553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-07623-0
The paper details experimental and optimisation results for the effect of cutting fluid concentration and operating parameters on the average surface roughness (Ra) and tool f...

A Review on Nanocomposites. Part 1: Mechanical Properties

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Le, B., Khaliq, J., Huo, D., Teng, X., & Shyha, I. (2020)
A Review on Nanocomposites. Part 1: Mechanical Properties. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 142(10), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047047
Micromachining of nanocomposites is deemed to be a complicated process due to the anisotropic, heterogeneous structure, and advanced mechanical properties of these materials a...

Improved non-contact 3D field and processing techniques to achieve macrotexture characterisation of pavements

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Edmondson, V., Woodward, J., Lim, M., Kane, M., Martin, J., & Shyha, I. (2019)
Improved non-contact 3D field and processing techniques to achieve macrotexture characterisation of pavements. Construction and Building Materials, 227, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.116693
Macrotexture is required on pavements to provide skid resistance for vehicle safety in wet conditions. Increasingly, correlations between macrotexture measurements captured us...

Investigation of Cutting Tools and Working Conditions Effects when Cutting Ti-6al-4V using Vegetable Oil-Based Cutting Fluids

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Shyha, I., Gariani, S., & Bhatti, M. (2015)
Investigation of Cutting Tools and Working Conditions Effects when Cutting Ti-6al-4V using Vegetable Oil-Based Cutting Fluids. Procedia Engineering, 132, 577-584. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2015.12.535
Power consumed in metal cutting is typically converted into heat near the cutting tool edge. Cutting fluids are then provided to a cutting zone in order to improve the tribolo...