In any metal cutting operation, the cutting fluid plays a vital role by cooling the surface of the
work piece and the cutting tool, removing chips from the cutting zone and by lubricating the …

This article aims to list the main sustainable practices developed in the processes of metal
forming, casting, heat treatment, welding and electrostatic painting. When analysed the …

Augmenting thermal and optical properties of working fluids used in solar thermal
conversion systems using hybrid nanomaterials is gaining prominence. In the present study …

This paper presents an experimental investigation aimed at studying the influence of nano-
CuO coating on the pool boiling heat transfer enhancement of SS 316 LN stainless steel …

Lightweight manufacturing reduces energy consumption and protects the environment;
therefore, it offers an important direction of development in engineering. Variable polarity …

The present study discusses the effect of the addition of nano-sized arc stabilizing materials
on fume emissions and its solubility characteristics. Micro and nano-sized sodium/potassium …

The consideration of environment-friendly and low energy consumption tends to control and
guide the progress of metal joint manufacturing processes. Variable polarity plasma arc …

In this work, a new covered electrode was developed for a SMAW process by the concurrent
use of two fume reduction techniques viz; nano-arc stabilizer coating on welding core wire …

A variable-polarity plasma arc (VPPA) is an effective energy source for the welding of thick
aluminum alloy plates. However, the mechanisms influencing the fluid flow and the …

Advances in manufacturing emphasize on the development of sustainable and green
manufacturing processes. Welding is a popular manufacturing process practiced worldwide …