Abstract: For centuries, metals and materials have been characterized using a traditional method called a uniaxial tension test. The data acquired from this test found to be adequate for operations of simple forming where one axis ...

Abstract: Due to the continuous push toward environmental regulations to reduce the impact on the environment, more sustainable manufacturing is in demand. Easily available material like iron-carbon based alloys are denser but exhibit ...

Abstract: The problem of predicting deposition rates and film thickness variation is relevant to many high-vacuum physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes. Analytical methods for modeling the molecular ...

Abstract: The tube flaring process has been traditionally used to expand one end of a tube without changing its crosssectional area. This simple process typically forms the product using a single punch. To delay failure and enhance ...

Abstract: Traditionally, the mechanical properties of materials have been characterized using the uniaxial tension test. This test is considered adequate for simple forming operations where single axis loading is dominant. Previous ...

Abstract: Radioactive liquid waste generated in the closed nuclear fuel cycle is immobilized by fixing the radionuclides in glass by a process known as vitrification. Vitrification is carried out in a joule-heated ceramic melter ...