Pub Date : 2026-01-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.086
Chuanqi Liu , Yugang Miao , Ji Liu , Yuyang Zhao , Yuhang Yang , Yifan Wu , Zhiqiang Gao
Functionally graded materials (FGMs) offer a pathway to reconcile conflicting requirements of strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance in structural applications. Here we report the fabrication of FeCoCrNiMo0.2 high-entropy alloy (HEA)/ER120S-G steel gradient structures using an arcing-wire powder hybrid additive manufacturing (AWPH-AM) approach. By continuously varying the wire–powder feed ratio, we achieve in situ control of phase evolution, grain orientation, and passive-film chemistry across the compositional gradient. Microstructural analysis reveals a progressive transition from acicular ferrite to FCC-dominated solid solutions, accompanied by Mo-induced grain-boundary precipitation at high HEA fractions. Mechanical testing shows a trade-off between strength and ductility: steel-rich layers exhibit ultimate tensile strengths approximately1200 MPa with limited elongation, whereas intermediate layers achieve elongation above 30% owing to stable FCC solid solutions. At higher HEA content, precipitation of Mo-rich phases enhances hardness but induces brittle fracture. Electrochemical testing demonstrates a systematic improvement in corrosion resistance with increasing HEA fraction, culminating in the formation of a self-healing Cr2O3–MoOx composite passive film that provides superior protection in chloride environments. This work establishes AWPH-AM as a versatile platform for the design of FGMs, and demonstrates composition–microstructure-property coupling as a strategy to balance strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance in demanding marine and energy applications.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.034
Kuan-Chieh Lu , Zhiqiao Dong , Chenhui Shao
Ultrasonic metal welding (UMW) is a solid-state joining process widely used in industrial applications. However, its sensitivity to tool wear, surface contamination, and material variability presents persistent challenges for ensuring weld quality. Existing online monitoring systems often emphasize predictive accuracy while neglecting practical constraints such as hardware cost, data acquisition rate, and computational latency. To overcome this gap, this paper develops a systematic framework for cost- and time-efficient sensor and feature selection in UMW monitoring. The proposed method integrates signal decomposition, feature importance analysis, cost-aware genetic algorithm optimization, and a separability-analysis-based adaptation mechanism to identify an optimal subset of sensors, features, and time segments that balance predictive accuracy with resource efficiency. Extensive case studies using a multi-sensor data acquisition system demonstrate that the framework achieves high monitoring accuracy in both weld quality prediction and mixed tool and sample surface condition classification while reducing the feature pool by 96.8%–99.4%. Even under reduced sampling frequency (6.25 kHz) and shortened time windows (0.3 s), the model maintains strong predictive performance. Furthermore, the separability-analysis-based adaptation accurately recognizes new fault types using only three samples, reducing retraining data requirements by 90%. Overall, the proposed framework provides a new, scalable solution for cost- and time-efficient UMW monitoring and establishes a foundation for adaptive, lightweight monitoring systems applicable to other manufacturing processes.
{"title":"Sensor and feature selection for cost- and time-efficient online monitoring of ultrasonic metal welding","authors":"Kuan-Chieh Lu , Zhiqiao Dong , Chenhui Shao","doi":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ultrasonic metal welding (UMW) is a solid-state joining process widely used in industrial applications. However, its sensitivity to tool wear, surface contamination, and material variability presents persistent challenges for ensuring weld quality. Existing online monitoring systems often emphasize predictive accuracy while neglecting practical constraints such as hardware cost, data acquisition rate, and computational latency. To overcome this gap, this paper develops a systematic framework for cost- and time-efficient sensor and feature selection in UMW monitoring. The proposed method integrates signal decomposition, feature importance analysis, cost-aware genetic algorithm optimization, and a separability-analysis-based adaptation mechanism to identify an optimal subset of sensors, features, and time segments that balance predictive accuracy with resource efficiency. Extensive case studies using a multi-sensor data acquisition system demonstrate that the framework achieves high monitoring accuracy in both weld quality prediction and mixed tool and sample surface condition classification while reducing the feature pool by 96.8%–99.4%. Even under reduced sampling frequency (6.25 kHz) and shortened time windows (0.3 s), the model maintains strong predictive performance. Furthermore, the separability-analysis-based adaptation accurately recognizes new fault types using only three samples, reducing retraining data requirements by 90%. Overall, the proposed framework provides a new, scalable solution for cost- and time-efficient UMW monitoring and establishes a foundation for adaptive, lightweight monitoring systems applicable to other manufacturing processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16148,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Manufacturing Processes","volume":"160 ","pages":"Pages 498-508"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146080395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.068
Xiaocheng Tian , Yufeng Li , Youshuo Zhang , Yan He
Optimizing the process parameters of the melt-casting solidification process for energetic materials (MCSPEM) is crucial for improving the quality and efficiency of melt-casting forming systems. The influence of melt-casting process parameters on shrinkage volume (SV) and solidification time (ST) exhibited a highly nonlinear correlation, with significant interactive effects among variables. However, existing process parameters control primarily relies on manual experience, lacking quantitative characterization and co-optimization of MCSPEM parameters concerning SV and ST, leading to inconsistent quality and low efficiency. Therefore, this paper proposed a multi-objective optimization approach to identify the optimal MCSPEM parameters based on adaptive clustering local Kriging (ACLK) and NSGA II-MOHHO algorithm. Firstly, the nonlinear associations of MCSPEM parameters (i.e., pouring temperature, mold preheating temperature, riser insulation temperature and time, jacket insulation temperature and time) with SV and ST were accurately established using the ACLK model. Secondly, a bi-objective optimization model involving SV and ST was established under the process constraints. Thirdly, a hybrid NSGA II-MOHHO algorithm was developed to tackle the bi-objective optimization model, integrating NSGA II's strengths in solution diversity with MOHHO's advantages in adaptive exploration-exploitation switching. Finally, the EWM-TOPSIS method was applied to obtain the optimal MCSPEM parameters from the Pareto front. Case results show that compared with the empirical scheme, the proposed method reduced SV and ST by 54.02% and 16.68%, respectively. This method can recommend the optimal configuration of MCSPEM process parameters and provide quantitative SV and ST information to guide technicians in accurately optimizing and controlling forming defects and efficiency.
{"title":"Melt-casting parameters optimization of energetic materials for minimizing shrinkage and solidification time via adaptive clustering local Kriging and NSGA II-MOHHO","authors":"Xiaocheng Tian , Yufeng Li , Youshuo Zhang , Yan He","doi":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.068","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.068","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Optimizing the process parameters of the melt-casting solidification process for energetic materials (MCSPEM) is crucial for improving the quality and efficiency of melt-casting forming systems. The influence of melt-casting process parameters on shrinkage volume (SV) and solidification time (ST) exhibited a highly nonlinear correlation, with significant interactive effects among variables. However, existing process parameters control primarily relies on manual experience, lacking quantitative characterization and co-optimization of MCSPEM parameters concerning SV and ST, leading to inconsistent quality and low efficiency. Therefore, this paper proposed a multi-objective optimization approach to identify the optimal MCSPEM parameters based on adaptive clustering local Kriging (ACLK) and NSGA II-MOHHO algorithm. Firstly, the nonlinear associations of MCSPEM parameters (i.e., pouring temperature, mold preheating temperature, riser insulation temperature and time, jacket insulation temperature and time) with SV and ST were accurately established using the ACLK model. Secondly, a bi-objective optimization model involving SV and ST was established under the process constraints. Thirdly, a hybrid NSGA II-MOHHO algorithm was developed to tackle the bi-objective optimization model, integrating NSGA II's strengths in solution diversity with MOHHO's advantages in adaptive exploration-exploitation switching. Finally, the EWM-TOPSIS method was applied to obtain the optimal MCSPEM parameters from the Pareto front. Case results show that compared with the empirical scheme, the proposed method reduced SV and ST by 54.02% and 16.68%, respectively. This method can recommend the optimal configuration of MCSPEM process parameters and provide quantitative SV and ST information to guide technicians in accurately optimizing and controlling forming defects and efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16148,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Manufacturing Processes","volume":"160 ","pages":"Pages 516-541"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146080389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.060
Caroline E. Massey , Christopher J. Saldaña
In-situ monitoring in laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) presents a paradigm for progress towards born qualified parts. This technology has proven useful in many applications such as monitoring for geometric error, layer-wise part defects, and spreading defects. The significance of spreading defects is particularly understudied, especially in the experimental domain. Recoater damage can be particularly detrimental to mechanical performance, as it lends to topography deviations in the build, which could cause porosity, geometric inaccuracies, and potential build failure. Yet, prior literature has not addressed machine learning's ability to predict the severity of recoater damage. This work used multiple feature-based and image-based machine learning algorithms combined with in-situ layer-wise monitoring to predict the amount of topography deviation within recoater damaged sections. The height and width of the topography deviations were measured after the spread profile was exposed to multiple different sizes of recoater wear at different recoater spread speeds and layer thicknesses. The acquired images had different image filtering methods applied to see if a particular image filtering method can increase prediction performance. Ultimately, the image-based machine learning methods showed the best performance when combined with noising filters. In all, this work seeks to find the ideal configuration for the prediction of topography height and width deviations when the powder bed is exposed to recoater damage.
{"title":"Machine learning prediction of recoater damage topography deviations","authors":"Caroline E. Massey , Christopher J. Saldaña","doi":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.060","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.060","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In-situ monitoring in laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) presents a paradigm for progress towards born qualified parts. This technology has proven useful in many applications such as monitoring for geometric error, layer-wise part defects, and spreading defects. The significance of spreading defects is particularly understudied, especially in the experimental domain. Recoater damage can be particularly detrimental to mechanical performance, as it lends to topography deviations in the build, which could cause porosity, geometric inaccuracies, and potential build failure. Yet, prior literature has not addressed machine learning's ability to predict the severity of recoater damage. This work used multiple feature-based and image-based machine learning algorithms combined with in-situ layer-wise monitoring to predict the amount of topography deviation within recoater damaged sections. The height and width of the topography deviations were measured after the spread profile was exposed to multiple different sizes of recoater wear at different recoater spread speeds and layer thicknesses. The acquired images had different image filtering methods applied to see if a particular image filtering method can increase prediction performance. Ultimately, the image-based machine learning methods showed the best performance when combined with noising filters. In all, this work seeks to find the ideal configuration for the prediction of topography height and width deviations when the powder bed is exposed to recoater damage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16148,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Manufacturing Processes","volume":"160 ","pages":"Pages 542-552"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146080328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-27DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.059
Xin Chen , Bin Zi , Kai Tang , Wenjun Tang , Yuan Li
Radiographic testing of welds plays a critical role in ensuring the quality of welded manufacturing, because X-ray imaging technology can clearly reveal the internal structure of the weld area. However, existing mainstream detection methods rely on manual inspection or supervised detection, both of which are susceptible to limitations imposed by subjective factors and model generalization capabilities, respectively. Therefore, this paper proposes a two-stage unsupervised detection framework based on reconstruction to achieve fast and accurate detection of welding quality. First, an algorithm for generating simulated defects based on real welding defect characteristics is designed. A dataset encompassing multiple defect types is constructed, and image quality is further optimized through data augmentation algorithms. Second, a high-quality diffusion model (H-DiffuM) based on residual learning is proposed, which achieves accurate reconstruction of weld defect images through a residual-guided noise scheduling mechanism. Finally, by combining the gated mechanism with frequency domain features of X-ray images, a multi-scale frequency domain attention fusion module (MFDAFM) is designed and embedded into the discriminative network (Seg-net), thereby enhancing detection accuracy. The final experimental results demonstrated that the proposed method achieved 97.80% in pixel-level AUROC and 93.34% in AP, which surpassed the current state-of-the-art unsupervised detection approaches. Meanwhile, the inspection method described in this paper offers the advantages of rapid detection speed and high precision, demonstrating its potential for application in the rapid assessment of welding quality.
{"title":"An unsupervised welding quality detection method based on high-quality condition-guided diffusion reconstruction","authors":"Xin Chen , Bin Zi , Kai Tang , Wenjun Tang , Yuan Li","doi":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.059","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.059","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Radiographic testing of welds plays a critical role in ensuring the quality of welded manufacturing, because X-ray imaging technology can clearly reveal the internal structure of the weld area. However, existing mainstream detection methods rely on manual inspection or supervised detection, both of which are susceptible to limitations imposed by subjective factors and model generalization capabilities, respectively. Therefore, this paper proposes a two-stage unsupervised detection framework based on reconstruction to achieve fast and accurate detection of welding quality. First, an algorithm for generating simulated defects based on real welding defect characteristics is designed. A dataset encompassing multiple defect types is constructed, and image quality is further optimized through data augmentation algorithms. Second, a high-quality diffusion model (H-DiffuM) based on residual learning is proposed, which achieves accurate reconstruction of weld defect images through a residual-guided noise scheduling mechanism. Finally, by combining the gated mechanism with frequency domain features of X-ray images, a multi-scale frequency domain attention fusion module (MFDAFM) is designed and embedded into the discriminative network (Seg-net), thereby enhancing detection accuracy. The final experimental results demonstrated that the proposed method achieved 97.80% in pixel-level AUROC and 93.34% in AP, which surpassed the current state-of-the-art unsupervised detection approaches. Meanwhile, the inspection method described in this paper offers the advantages of rapid detection speed and high precision, demonstrating its potential for application in the rapid assessment of welding quality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16148,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Manufacturing Processes","volume":"160 ","pages":"Pages 429-441"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146080427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-27DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.070
Soheil Alee Mazreshadi , Pol Vanwersch , Tim Evens , Sylvie Castagne
Reliable bonding of transparent polymers is essential for microfluidic and biomedical devices. Ultrashort laser welding provides localized energy deposition with minimal heat-affected zones, but nonlinear absorption introduces challenges in achieving consistent weld quality. This study investigates femtosecond laser bonding of transparent polycarbonate using a 1030 source, focusing on the effects of fluence per pulse, scanning speed, and repetition rate. Two degradation mechanisms are identified: excessive cumulative fluence and high per-pulse fluence, both defining operational limits. At optimized fluence values, pre-focal absorption before the focus causes a focal offset between the intended and actual weld location. Even after refocusing on the interface, the gap between plates and the distorted beam profile produce a non-uniform fluence distribution, compromising weld quality. Simulations confirm that such offsets distort beam shape and fluence delivery. To overcome this, a low-fluence with high-overscan strategy is proposed, mitigating offset effects. Uniform welds are achieved at a repetition rate of 1 with scanning speeds ranging from 10 to 30 and fluences of 0.08–0.17 , with more than five overscans. FTIR measurements are performed to monitor potential chemical changes in the bonded regions. The optimized process has a maximum shear strength of 30.2 ± 5 , corresponding to 48% of pristine polycarbonate. Weibull analysis identifies a highest modulus of 5.2, confirming process reliability. Devices withstand leakage tests up to 1 . This approach establishes a reproducible femtosecond welding strategy for transparent polymers, resulting in stronger, and more reliable fabrication of microfluidic and biomedical systems.
{"title":"Femtosecond laser bonding of transparent polycarbonate: a study on the weld seam quality and strength","authors":"Soheil Alee Mazreshadi , Pol Vanwersch , Tim Evens , Sylvie Castagne","doi":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.070","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.070","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reliable bonding of transparent polymers is essential for microfluidic and biomedical devices. Ultrashort laser welding provides localized energy deposition with minimal heat-affected zones, but nonlinear absorption introduces challenges in achieving consistent weld quality. This study investigates femtosecond laser bonding of transparent polycarbonate using a 1030 <span><math><mi>nm</mi></math></span> source, focusing on the effects of fluence per pulse, scanning speed, and repetition rate. Two degradation mechanisms are identified: excessive cumulative fluence and high per-pulse fluence, both defining operational limits. At optimized fluence values, pre-focal absorption before the focus causes a focal offset between the intended and actual weld location. Even after refocusing on the interface, the gap between plates and the distorted beam profile produce a non-uniform fluence distribution, compromising weld quality. Simulations confirm that such offsets distort beam shape and fluence delivery. To overcome this, a low-fluence with high-overscan strategy is proposed, mitigating offset effects. Uniform welds are achieved at a repetition rate of 1 <span><math><mi>MHz</mi></math></span> with scanning speeds ranging from 10 to 30 <span><math><mi>mm</mi><mo>/</mo><mi>s</mi></math></span> and fluences of 0.08–0.17 <span><math><mi>J</mi><mo>/</mo><msup><mi>cm</mi><mo>²</mo></msup></math></span>, with more than five overscans. FTIR measurements are performed to monitor potential chemical changes in the bonded regions. The optimized process has a maximum shear strength of 30.2 ± 5 <span><math><mi>N</mi><mo>/</mo><msup><mi>mm</mi><mo>²</mo></msup></math></span>, corresponding to 48% of pristine polycarbonate. Weibull analysis identifies a highest modulus of 5.2, confirming process reliability. Devices withstand leakage tests up to 1 <span><math><mi>bar</mi></math></span>. This approach establishes a reproducible femtosecond welding strategy for transparent polymers, resulting in stronger, and more reliable fabrication of microfluidic and biomedical systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16148,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Manufacturing Processes","volume":"160 ","pages":"Pages 413-428"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146080393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-27DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.075
Huijuan Ma , Xiaoying Wei , Peiliao Wang , Zhiang Gong , Zhili Hu , Lin Hua
Pre-aged hardening warm forming (PHF) technology enables precise control of process parameters, allowing pre-hardened sheet to achieve superior formability compared to the O-temper condition. During subsequent forming stages, this process utilizes synergistic control of deformation and phase transformation, enabling the final component to attain mechanical properties comparable to the T6 temper. By employing pre-hardened technology in conjunction with warm forming process, the post-forming solution heat treatment and aging steps can be eliminated, thereby significantly reducing the component manufacturing cycle. However, as an emerging technique, past experience has limited guidance on excavating the mechanism and deducting the parameters of PHF process. Here, the Long Short-Term Memory network (LSTM) model of 7075 aluminum alloy (AA7075) is firstly established, which innovatively facilitates bidirectional prediction between process parameters and mechanical properties. Crucially, a constitutive model of PHF process based on dynamic precipitation and dislocation strengthening is proposed, considering the direct phase precipitation from the solid solution and the inherited precipitation from GPII zones to η' phases based on microstructure characterization utilizing the HRTEM, DSC, SAXS and the XRD. Moreover, the accuracy of the LSTM model is further improved through a novel pre-training approach that assimilates knowledge from the AA7075 constitutive model, followed by fine-tuning with experimental dataset. Embracing a “mechanism + data” fusion-driven approach, the mechanical properties prediction and the process parameters deduction of high-strength aluminum alloy components formed under the PHF process are achieved. Additionally, rapid and accurate deduction of process parameters for 7050 aluminum alloy (AA7050) with similar phase evolution is realized by transfer learning from the AA7075 LSTM model using little experimental data. This study not only accelerates the development of higher-performance aluminum alloy components, but also establishes a foundational framework for swiftly determining the process window under the cooperative control of deformation and phase transformation.
{"title":"Integrating mechanism and data-driven approaches in pre-aged hardening warm forming: Performance prediction and process parameters deduction","authors":"Huijuan Ma , Xiaoying Wei , Peiliao Wang , Zhiang Gong , Zhili Hu , Lin Hua","doi":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.075","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.075","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pre-aged hardening warm forming (PHF) technology enables precise control of process parameters, allowing pre-hardened sheet to achieve superior formability compared to the O-temper condition. During subsequent forming stages, this process utilizes synergistic control of deformation and phase transformation, enabling the final component to attain mechanical properties comparable to the T6 temper. By employing pre-hardened technology in conjunction with warm forming process, the post-forming solution heat treatment and aging steps can be eliminated, thereby significantly reducing the component manufacturing cycle. However, as an emerging technique, past experience has limited guidance on excavating the mechanism and deducting the parameters of PHF process. Here, the Long Short-Term Memory network (LSTM) model of 7075 aluminum alloy (AA7075) is firstly established, which innovatively facilitates bidirectional prediction between process parameters and mechanical properties. Crucially, a constitutive model of PHF process based on dynamic precipitation and dislocation strengthening is proposed, considering the direct phase precipitation from the solid solution and the inherited precipitation from GPII zones to η' phases based on microstructure characterization utilizing the HRTEM, DSC, SAXS and the XRD. Moreover, the accuracy of the LSTM model is further improved through a novel pre-training approach that assimilates knowledge from the AA7075 constitutive model, followed by fine-tuning with experimental dataset. Embracing a “mechanism + data” fusion-driven approach, the mechanical properties prediction and the process parameters deduction of high-strength aluminum alloy components formed under the PHF process are achieved. Additionally, rapid and accurate deduction of process parameters for 7050 aluminum alloy (AA7050) with similar phase evolution is realized by transfer learning from the AA7075 LSTM model using little experimental data. This study not only accelerates the development of higher-performance aluminum alloy components, but also establishes a foundational framework for swiftly determining the process window under the cooperative control of deformation and phase transformation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16148,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Manufacturing Processes","volume":"160 ","pages":"Pages 442-455"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146080426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-27DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.066
Tao Wu , Yong Zhang , Yongfei Wang , Bin Hu , Chen Li
Converting micro-segment toolpaths into high-order curves can significantly enhance the stability of five-axis CNC machining processes. However, conventional toolpath optimization approaches tend to simultaneously cause both undercutting and overcutting on the workpiece surfaces. Overcutting leads to irreversible morphological damage to the workpiece, thereby resulting in scrapped parts. Furthermore, the asynchronous variation between speed limit trends and speed planning curves undermines the effectiveness of conventional speed planning strategies in the machining of complex structural workpieces. To achieve effective control over machining stability and accuracy in five-axis CNC machining of complex workpieces, this work proposed an error-controllable G3-continuous oriented toolpath optimization algorithm. Based on the G3-continuous quartic symmetric Bezier curve, the toolpath was directionally offset according to the viewing-angle theorem. To ensure toolpath reachability, the Sobolev seminorm method and CVE method were subsequently employed to further optimize toolpath stability. Additionally, an enhanced speed planning strategy with an extra verification mechanism was designed. By incorporating adaptive quintic Gauss-Legendre quadrature and S-shaped speed model, a numerical model was established to characterize the relationships among curvature radius, arc length, and motion time. The activation conditions for the verification mechanism were derived using quartic non-uniform difference formulas. The secant method was applied to dynamically adjust local snap parameters of current toolpath segments for speed profile modulation. Five-axis machining experiments on dentures were conducted to validate the effectiveness of optimization algorithms. Experimental results demonstrated that, compared with traditional strategies, the modified toolpath optimization and speed look-ahead algorithms reduced machine tool vibration by 6.62% and 19.46%, respectively, while increasing dimensional compliance rates by 283.79% and 439.774%, respectively. This work successfully mitigates the challenges of overcutting, machine chatter, and accuracy drift in the five-axis CNC machining of complex structural components, thereby offering theoretical support for the development of high-precision and stable machining technologies for such components.
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{"title":"Retraction notice to “The role of defect structure and residual stress on fatigue failure mechanisms of Ti-6Al-4V manufactured via laser powder bed fusion: Effect of process parameters and geometrical factors” [Journal of Manufacturing Processes 102 (2023) 549–563]","authors":"Seyed Mehrab Hosseini , Ehsan Vaghefi , Elham Mirkoohi","doi":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2025.12.069","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2025.12.069","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16148,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Manufacturing Processes","volume":"160 ","pages":"Page 479"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146080394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-26DOI: 10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.050
Zhou Li , Junyang Xu , Yuyang Chen , Kai Li , Lu Zhang , Xianshi Jia , Cong Wang , Ji'an Duan
Filament-assisted combined pulse laser (CPL) ablation, coupling a millisecond laser with a nanosecond-laser-induced air filament, is demonstrated to achieve high-efficiency metal ablation under near-on-target power densities of 103-104 W/cm2. An integrated diagnostic system, combining transient temperature measurement and time-resolved imaging, enables direct identification of the coupled processes of melting and filament-driven expulsion, with the assistance of post-process three-dimensional morphology analysis. The filament assistance yields nearly an order-of-magnitude enhancement in ablation volume and material removal rate compared with millisecond laser irradiation alone. Crater depth is increased by more than a factor of two, while smaller and more stable laser-supported combustion waves are maintained. Moreover, CPL exhibits pronounced spatial tolerance, sustaining significant efficiency gains even under deliberate lateral misalignment and thereby confirming its robustness for non-ideal and long-range conditions. These findings highlight both mechanistic insight and performance advancement, consolidating filament-assisted CPL as a robust and scalable strategy for efficient, stable, and spatially tolerant ablation in high-energy laser damage.
{"title":"Filament-assisted combined pulse laser ablation of metal targets: Mechanistic insights, efficiency enhancement, and spatial tolerance","authors":"Zhou Li , Junyang Xu , Yuyang Chen , Kai Li , Lu Zhang , Xianshi Jia , Cong Wang , Ji'an Duan","doi":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.050","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmapro.2026.01.050","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Filament-assisted combined pulse laser (CPL) ablation, coupling a millisecond laser with a nanosecond-laser-induced air filament, is demonstrated to achieve high-efficiency metal ablation under near-on-target power densities of 10<sup>3</sup>-10<sup>4</sup> W/cm<sup>2</sup>. An integrated diagnostic system, combining transient temperature measurement and time-resolved imaging, enables direct identification of the coupled processes of melting and filament-driven expulsion, with the assistance of post-process three-dimensional morphology analysis. The filament assistance yields nearly an order-of-magnitude enhancement in ablation volume and material removal rate compared with millisecond laser irradiation alone. Crater depth is increased by more than a factor of two, while smaller and more stable laser-supported combustion waves are maintained. Moreover, CPL exhibits pronounced spatial tolerance, sustaining significant efficiency gains even under deliberate lateral misalignment and thereby confirming its robustness for non-ideal and long-range conditions. These findings highlight both mechanistic insight and performance advancement, consolidating filament-assisted CPL as a robust and scalable strategy for efficient, stable, and spatially tolerant ablation in high-energy laser damage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16148,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Manufacturing Processes","volume":"160 ","pages":"Pages 371-388"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146080396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}