Abstract The preparation of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) surfaces for
adhesive bonding has been widely reported. Such reports include laser texturing using both …

In this work, results obtained by laser ablation of advanced ceramics and glass-ceramic
materials assisted by liquids are reported. A Q-switched Nd: YAG laser at its fundamental …

Stainless steel 316L is an austenitic alloy that is widely used in varying industries due to its
outstanding corrosion resistance, high strength, and ductility properties. However, the wear …

In this work, geometrical dimensions and ablation yields as a function of the machining
method and reference position were studied when advanced ceramics and glass-ceramic …

The aim of this study was to manufacture zirconia periodic open cellular structures
(POCS)(39%–57% porosity) and evaluate their mechanical properties. Zirconia POCS with …

This study is focused on examining the feasibility of applying laser hardening to a
commercial metallic bike rim, employing a CW IR fibre laser. The research comprises two …

Different zirconia porous layers were produced on zirconia dense zirconia substrates by slip
casting using powder with different mean sizes: 40 μm (Z40), 70 μm (Z70), and 100 μm …

The interest in zirconia as an excellent technical material is growing for a huge field of
engineering and research applications, where some of them include rough and/or porous …

Increasing global warming has raised concerns on the extensive use of Portland cement
due to the high amount of carbon dioxide gas associated with its production. For this reason …

The cast iron is widely used in mechanical parts due to its good properties, as dam**,
good fluidity, resistance to deformation, excellent machinability and low cost. However, the …