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School of Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringDublin City University, Dublin

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Identification of Cutting Errors in Precision Hard Turning ProcessJ.M. Zhou, M. Andersson & J.E. Stahl, Sweden 823

Performance of Alloyed Carbide Tools in Green Machining of Titanium Alloy Ti-6242SA. Ginting& C.H. Che Haron, Malaysia 827

Engineering of Surface Layer in Material Removal Machining

M. Kuzinovski, Z. Stamboliska & P. Cichosz, Macedonia 831

Milling

A Flexible Force Model for End Milling of Low-Rigidity PartsS. Ratchev, S. Liu, W. Huang & A. Becker, UK. 836

Tool Cutting Force Modelling in Ball End Milling Using Multilevel PerceptronF. Cus & U. Zuperl, Slovenia 840

Influence of Machining Inclination Angle on Surface Quality in Ball End MillingA. Antoniadis, N Bilalis, C. Savakis, E. Maravelakis & G. Petropoulos, Greece 844

The Optimal Cutter Orientation in Ball End-Milling of Cantilever-Shaped Thin PlateCM. Lee, Y.H. Lee, D.W. Lee & S.W.Kim, Korea 848

Evolutionary Approach for Cutting forces Prediction in MillingM. Kovacic, J. Balic & M. Brezocnik, Slovenia 852

(Volume I I)

Unconventional Machining

An Atmospheric Microwave Plasma Jet for Ceramic Material ProcessingA.I. Al-Shamma'a, S.R. Wylie, J. Lucas, & R.A. Stuart, UK. 858

Machining a Smooth Surface of Ceramic Material by Laser FractureMachining Technique

C.H. Tsai& C.H. Ou, Republic of China 862

Laser Machining in Die-Making - A modern Rapid Tooling Process£. Wolf, A. Kaldos, H.J. Pieper& M. Krause, UK 866

Jet Impingement onto a Conical Hole in Relation to Laser MachiningB.S. Yilbas, S.Z. Shuja, & M.O. Budair, Saudi Arabia 870

Analysis of the Influence of EDM Parameters on Surface Quality, MRRand EW of WC-Co

/. Puertas, C.J. Luis & L. Alvarez, Spain 873

A Study on the Electrical Discharge Machining of Conductive Ceramics/. Puertas & C.J. Luis, Spain 877

Electrical Discharge Machining of Conductive CVD Diamond Tool BlanksR.H. Olsen, D.KAspinwall, R.C. Dewes, UK 881

Modelling of Surface Finish in Electro-Discharge Machining based uponStatistical Multi-Parameter Analysis

G. Petropoulos, N.M. Vaxevanidis, C. Pandazaras, Greece 885

Electric Discharge Machining of Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composites UsingRotary Tube Electrode

B. Mohan, A. Rajadurai & KG. Satyanarayana, India 889

Electric Discharge Machining of AI-10%SiCp As-Cast Metal Matrix CompositesN.P. Singh, K. Raghukandan & B.C. Pai, India 894

Optimization by grey Relational Analysis of EDM Parameters on MachiningAI-10%SiCp Composites

N.P. Singh, K. Raghukandan & B.C. Pai, India 898

Drilling

Optimizing of Drilling condition in Printed Wiring Board Considering Hole QualityE. Aoyama, T. Hirogaki, T. Katayama & N. Hashimoto, Japan 904

Drilling Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Manufactured by Hand-Lay Up:Influence of Matrix (Viapal VUP 9731 and ATLAC 382-05)

J. Paulo Davim, P. Reis& C. Conceicao Antonio, Portugal 908

Drilling of Conventional Cast Stainless Steel with HIPed NiTi CoatingJ.A. Paro, I.E. Gustafsson & J. Koskinen, Finland 912

The Effects of Drill Geometry on the Hole Surface Quality in DrillingM.Kiyak, Turkey 916

Machining Characteristics of Mold Material in High Speed GrindingJ-S. Chung, M-K. Ha,Y.M. Hwang ,J.S. Kwak, South Korea 920

Grinding Characteristics of Conventional and ELID Methods in Difficult-to-cutand Hardened Brittle Materials

V. Koo, J-S. Heo&S.S. Choi, South Korea 924

Cutting Properties of Sic Particle Reinforced Aluminium AlloysT. lnoue,Y. Tsuchid, M. Mastsui, T. Suzuki & W. Aoki, Japan 928

The Effects of Marble Textural Characteristics to Sawing Efficiencyon Diamond Segmented Frame Saws

Y. Ozcelik, F. Baryam, S. Kulaksiz & A.M. Ay, Turkey 932

Development of an Ultrasonic Elliptic Vibration Shoe Centerless Grinding TechniqueY. Wu, Y. Fan, M. Kato, K. Syoji J. KuriyahawaA T. Tachibana, Japan 936

Stability Criteria and Breakout of Grains of Superhard Grinding ToolsO. Szabo, Hungary 940

10-WELDING

On the Resistance Spot Weldability of Galvanized IF Steel Sheetswith Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheets

M. Vural&A. Akkus, Turkey 946

Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation of Tailor Welded BlanksA. Piela, J. Lisok&J. Rojek, Poland 950

Parametric Approach Model for Determining the Welding Conditions(Welding Limit Diagrams, WLD)

E. BayraktarS D. Kaplan, France 954

Application of Impact Tensile Testing to Spot Welded SheetsE. Bayraktar, D. Kaplan & M. Grumback, France 958

Mechanical and Metallurgical Investigation of Martensite-Austenite (M-A) Constituentsin Simulated Welding Conditions

£. Bayraktar & D. Kaplan, France 962

Corrosion Fatigue of a Welded Superduplex Stainless SteelA. Comer & L. Looney, Ireland. 966

The Prediction of Seam Welds Quality in Aluminum ExtrusionL. Donati & L. Tomesani, Italy 970

3D Modelling of Multipass Welding of a 316L Stainless Steel PipeP. Duranton, J. Devaux, V. Robin, P. Gilles&J.M. Bergheau, France 974

Plastic Collapse of Welds under Quasi-Static Tensile Loading - Influence of DefectsA. Loureiro, Portugal 978

Fracture Toughness of Welds with Strength MismatchJ. Neves & A. Loureiro, Portugal 982

Weldability of Austenitic Manganese SteelsJ. Mendes, M. Ghoreshy, W.B.F. Mackay, T.J.N. Smith & R.W. Smith, Canada 986

The Significance of Weld Imperfections and Surface Peening on Fatigue CrackPropagation Life of Butt Welded Joints

M.A. Wahab & M.S. Alam, USA 990

Thermal Stresses Developed in Weld-bonded JointsA. Al-Samhan& S.M. Darwish, Saudi Arabia 994

Laser Welding Selection CriteriaT.N. Baker, N. Suarez-Fernandez & N.A. McPherson, UK 999

An Experimental Investigation on Stainless Steel-Alumina Ceramide JoiningK. Thirumavalavan, K. Raghukandan & K.G.K. Murti, India 1003

A Semi-Empirical Model of the Temperature Field in the AISI 304 Laser WeldingB. Binda, E. Capello, B. Previtali, Italy 1006

Bubble Formation in Aluminum Alloy during Electron Beam WeldingH. Fujii, H. Umakoshi, Y. Aokil, & K. Nogi, Japan 1010

Effects of Injection Molding Weld on Fatigue Crack Resistance of CPVCat Different Temperatures

N. Merah, M. Irfan-ul-Haq, Z. Khan, Saudi Arabia 1014

The Fatigue Characteristics of Bar-to-Bar Dissimilar Friction Welding ZoneAccording to the Defect Position

K.C. Jang, D.G. Lee, J.M. Kuk, B.K. Choi, & I.S. Kim, Korea 1018

The Fatigue Life Evaluation of AI5083-O GMA Welding Zone According to theLow Temperature and Mixing Shield Gas Ratio

K.C. Jang, D.G. Lee, J.M. Kuk, J.K. Chung, & I.S. Kim, Korea 1022

Analysis of Stainless Steel Welded JointsC. Meola, F.M.C. Minatolo, R.E.Morace & A. Squillace, ITALY 1026

The Development of a Tri-Material System and Appropriate Bonding Parametersfor the Thermal Bonding of Flat Leads

F.M. Coughlan & H.J. Lewis, Ireland. 1030

Accumulative Roll-Bonding of Aluminium and an Ultra low Carbon SteelG. Krallics & J.G. Lenard, Canada 1034

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Weld Repairof Superplastic Forming Dies

T. Branza, A. Duchosal, F. Deschaux-Beaume & P. Lours, France 1038

Submerged Arc Surfacing of Ni-Co-Mo Alloys Similar to Maraging Steelson Structural Steel

J. Grum, J.M. Slabe, R. Kejzar, Slovenia 1042

FORMING

Plasticity

Incremental Forming of Solid Cylindrical Components Using Flow Forming PrinciplesCC. Wong, T.A. Dean&J. Lin, UK 1048

Study of Plastic Deformation Modes in Zirconium by Colour Image AnalysisA. Dussieux, P. Goutong, F. Buy & C. Voltz, France 1052

Improved Prediction of Springback on Final Formed ComponentsH.B.Mullan, UK 1056

Energetic Analysis of the Drawing Processing by Upper-Bound TechniquesE.M. Rubio.R. Domingo, J.M. Arenas, C. Gonzalez, Spain 1060

Improvement of Formability from Room Temperature to Warm Temperaturein AZ-31 Magnesium Alloy

K. Iwanaga, H.Tashiro, H.Okamoto, & K.Shimizu, Japan 1064

Analysis of the Elastic Characteristics at Die and Workpiece to Improve theDimensional Accuracy for Cold Forged Part

Y.S. Lee, J.H. Lee, Y.N. Kwon, T. Ishikawa, South Korea 1067

Problems of Calibration and Application of Fracture Criteria in FormingJ. Suta, J. Petruska, & L Janicek, Czech Republic 1071

Rolling

Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of the Rolling Process of Bimetallic Rod Cu- Steel and Cu - Al

H. Dyja, S. Mroz&A. Melenin, Poland 1077

Cold Roll Forming for High Tensile Strength Steel Sheet Proposition on Formingof the Thin Spring Steel Sheet Pipe

H. Ona, Japan 1081

Efficient Algorithmic Approach for Mixed Lubrication in Cold RollingA. Stephany, J.P. Ponthot, C. Collette&J. Schillings, Belgium 1085

Light Weight Composite Camshafts - Joining by Expanding with Rolling ToolsM. Hagedorn& K. Weinert, Germany 1089

New Method of Thread RollingZ Pater, A. Gontarz& W. Weronski, Poland 1093

Effect of Material Internal Pressure in Curing Process of the SMC Roll FormingM. Hakotani, M. Shinohara, K. Nishii, H. Tabuchi & T. Katayama, Japan 1097

The Aspects of Stability in Cross Wedge Rolling Processes of Hollowed ShaftsJ. Bartnicki&Z. Pater, Poland 1101

Forming of Band Curvature in Asymmetrical Rolling ProcessA. Kawalek, Poland. 1105

Forging

Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of The Effect of Die Shape onThe Internal Quality of <p 80 Forged Rods

G. Banaszek, H. Dyja, S. Berski & M. Janik, Poland 1110

Application of the Slip-Line Field Method to the Analysis of Die Cavity FillingG. Samolyk&Z. Pater, Poland 1114

Head Forging Aspect of New Forming Process of Screw SpikeA. Gontarz, Z. Pater & W. Weronski, Poland 1118

The Development of Hi-speed Punching System Using A Couple of Rotating BodiesK. ShimizuA S. Taya, Japan 1122

Development of Process Design System for Press Forming - Multi ObjectiveOptimization of Intermediate Die Shape in Transfer Forming

T. Ohata, T. Katayama, E. Nakamachi, Y. Nakamura & H. Murase,Y. Morishita, Japan 1124

Thermal Shock Resistance of Electro-Slag Cast Steel for Hot-Working ToolsY.H. Moon, J.W. Kim&C.J. Van Tyne, Korea 1128

Lubricant Flow Between Rough Surfaces During Closed-Die FormingF. Helenon, E.V. Salle&J.C. Boyer, France 1132

A Study on the Development of Center Carrier-Type Progressive Die forU-Bending Part Process

S.B. Sim, S.T. Lee & C.H. Jang, Korea 1136

Processing of High Performance Anisotropic Permanent Magnetsby Die-Upset Forging

M. Leonowicz, D. Derewnicka, M. WozniakA H.A. Davies, Poland 1140

Extrusion/Drawing

On the Influence of Some Relevant Process Parameters on the DimensionalAccuracy in Incremental Forming: A Numerical and Experimental Investigation

G. Ambrogio, L de Napoli, L Filice, L. Fratini, M. Muzzupappa,& I. Costantino, Italy. 1146

Theoretical Analysis of Bimetallic Rods Extrusion Process in Double Reduction DieS. Berski, H. Dyja, G. BanaszekA M. Janik, Poland 1150

Hot Extrusion Reaction Synthesis of Nickel, Titanium and Iron AluminidesE.J. Minay, R.D. Rawlings & H.B. McShane, UK 1154

Direct and Inverted Open Die Extrusion (ODE) of Rods and TubesK. Srinivasan & P. Venugopal, India 1158

A Method for Continuous Processing of Materials by Equal Channel AngularExtrusion (ECA) Processes

C.J. Luis Perez, J.L. Maria & CD. De Rada, Spain 1162

Estimate of Consumed Energy at Backward Extrusion Process by Meansof Modelling Approach

B. Barisic& G. Cukor, Croatia 1166

Interdependence Between the Rolling Speed and Self-Excited Non-LinearVibrations of the Mill System

A. Bar & A. Swiatoniowski, Poland. 1170

Study on Extrusion Method for Changing Wall Thickness of Tubewith Tapered Mandrel

7. Makiyama& M. Murata, Japan 1174

An Investigation of Shape Complexity in Metal ExtrusionS.Z. Qamar, A.F.M. Arif&A.K. Sheikh, Saudi Arabia 1178

Die-Life Probability and Reliability in Hot Aluminum Extrusion

A.K. Sheikh, A.F.M. Arif & S.Z. Qamar, Saudi Arabia 1184

Sheer Metal Forming

Forming of Two-Ply MaterialsZ Kampus, J. Tusek, Slovenia 1192

An Improved Method for Springback Prediction in Sheet BendingV. Soni, & P.V.M. Rao, India 1196

Influence of Pitch and Cross Sectional Ratio of Strip of Sheet Metalon Incremental In-Plane Bending

Y. Jin & M. Murata, Japan 1200

Investigation on Blanking of Thin Sheet Metal Using the Ductile Fracture Criterionand its Experimental Verification

K.H. Shim, B.S. Kang, S.K. Lee & S.M. Hwang, Korea 1204

Numerical and Experimental Sheet Hydro Forming Tests Using VariousDie Cavity Shapes

G. Palumbo, S. Pinto & L. Tricarico, Italy 1208

Formability of Magnesium Sheet Alloys in Deep Drawing ProcessK. Yuguchi, H. Takita, H. Watari, T. Haga & H. Ona, Japan 1212

MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Powder Processing

Starch Consolidation: A New Powder Processing Technique for the Productionof T15 High Speed Steel

P. Romano, F.J. Velasco & J.M. Torralba, Spain 1218

Analysis of P/M Hollow Extrusion Using Design of ExperimentsK. Raghukandan & T. Senthilvelan, India 1222

Estimation of Extrusion Stress for Sintered P/M Preforms - Nonogram ApproachT. Senthilvelan, K. Raghukandan & A. Venkatraman, India 1226

Study on Mechanism of Mechanical Damping System Based on theColloidal Suspension of Nano-Porous Particles

W.J. Song, J. Kim, B.Y. Moon&B.S. Kang, Korea 1230

Powder Metallurgy Processing of Ruthenium Aluminium AlloysA. Borah, P.P. Singha, A. Srinivasan & P.S. Robi, India 1234

Preparation of Nickel and Copper Submicrometer Particles by Pyrolysisof their Formates

V. Rosenband&A. Gany, Israel 1238

Evaluation of Two-Component Powder Mixing by Vertical Vibration - Investigationof Powder Behavior and Mixed State by Internal Pressure Fluctuation

T. Katayama, E. Aoyama, K. Yamamoto & S. Sakaue, Japan 1241

Effects of Size Ratio on Al SiC Composite Components Produced usingPowder Metallurgy Methods

A. Dunne, L. Looney&J. Murphy, Ireland 1245

Composites

Fracture Resistance Behavior of Alumina-Zirconia CompositesM. Szutkowska, Poland 1251

Creep Behavior of Fine-Grained Mechanically Alloyed Nb/NbaAl - In Situ CompositesA. Dollars, S. Dymek, USA 1255

Thermal Properties of Diamond Particles - Dispersed Cu CompositesK. Hanada, K. Matsuzaki, T. Sano, Japan 1259

Role of Segregation and Precipitates on Interfacial Strengthening Mechanisms in SiCReinforced Aluminium Alloy when Subjected to Thermo-Mechanical Processing

S.T. Hasan, J.H. Beynon & R.G. Faulkner, UK 1263

Corrosion Resistance of 6061 Aluminum Base Composite MaterialsA. Jimenez-Morales, E. M. Ruiz-Navas, J. B. Fogagnolo, J. M. Torralba, Spain 1267

The Low Velocity Impact Loading of AI2O3/SiC Whisker Reinforced Ceramic CompositesKhalid A. Al-Dheylan, Saudi Arabia 1271

Processing of Novel Glass Matrix Composites by Microwave Heating£. Minay, A.R. Boccaccini, P Veronesi, V. Cannillo, & C. Leonelli, UK 1277

Static Load Dispersion Analysis of Solid-Air CompositesM. Miki, H. Yamamoto, M. Inour & T. Katayama, Japan 1281

Modelling of Machinability Parameters of Carbon-Carbon Composite- A Response Surface Approach

P.M. George, B.K. Raghunath, L.M. Manocha & A.M. Warrier, India 1285

Electrochemical Response of Spray Formed and Stir Cast AI-TiO2 Composites

S.K. Chaudhury, I. Chattoraj, C.S. Sivaramakrishnan & S.C. Panigrahi, US 1289

Mechanical Properties I Behaviour

Ductile-Brittle Transition Behavior of Rolled ChromiumY. HaradaS, M. Ohmori, Japan 1295

Modelling the Thermal and Thermo-Elastic Response of Work Rolls Usedfor Hot Rolling Steel Strip

R.L Corral, A. Perez & R. Colas, Mexico 1299

Fracture Mechanics Evaluation of a 0.5Mo Carbon Steel Subjected toHigh Temperature Hydrogen Attack

M.A. Wahab.A. Raman & B.M. Saba, USA 1303

Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Pure TitaniumQ. Li, Y.B. Xu&M.N. Bassim, Canada 1307

Hybrid Microwave Generated Plasma System for Material ProcessingA.I. Al-Shamma'a, S.R. Wylie, J. Lucas & W. Lucas, UK 1311

Investigation of Selected Process Parameters in Vibratory FinishingJ. Domblesky, T. Silman, R. Evans, V. Cariapa& B. Druecke, USA 1315

Investigating the Mechanisms that Cause Quench Cracking in Aluminium Alloy 7010T.P. Earle.J.S. Robinson & J.J. Colvin, Ireland 1319

Residual Stress Reduction in 7175-T73, 6061-T6 and 2017A-T4 Aluminium AlloysUsing Quench Factor Analysis

G.P. Dolan&J.S. Robinson, Ireland 1323

Fibre-Impregnation in Rotational Moulding & its Effect on Mechanical& Thermal Properties

D. Blackburn & O. Ademosu, UK 1327

Microscopic Study Regarding the Microstructure Evolution of the 8006 Alloyin the Plastic Deformation Process

P. Moldovan, G. Popescu & F.Miculescu 1331

Development of High-Manganese Steels for Heavy Duty Cast-To-Shape ApplicationsR.W. Smith, A. DeMonte & W.B.F. Mackay, Canada 1335

The Effect of Single and Multiple Overloads on the Fatigue Crack Growth of High StrengthTitanium Aluminide

T.P. Halford& P. Bowen, UK 1339

Microstructure and Properties of the New Pt-Rh Base Alloys forHigh-Temperature Applications

Z.M. Rdzawski & J.P. Stobrawa, Poland 1343

Monte Carlo Simulation of the Effective Thermal Conductivity in Two-Phase MaterialI.V. Belova&G.E. Murch, Australia 1347

Prediction of High Temperature Demixing in Oxides in an Electric Fieldor an Oxygen Potential Gradient

M.J. Brown, I.V. Belova & G.E. Murch, Australia 1351

Process Design and Blank Modification in Multi-Stage Rectangular Deep Drawingof an Extreme Aspect Ratio

B.S. Kang, C.S. Park, T.W. Ku&S.M. Hwang, Korea 1355

The Effect of Copper Substitution on the Properties of Ni-Zn FerritesT.T. Ahmed, I.Z. Rahman & M. A. Rahman, Ireland. 1359

Thermal Stability and Mechanical Properties of Al-Based Amorphous AlloysM. Gogebakan & O. Uzun, Turkey 1363

On Reduction of the Hot Torsion Test Results into Flow Curve usingInstantaneous Hardening Indices

S. Khoddam& P.D. Hodgson, Iran 1366

Image Analysis Automation of Spheroidal Cast IronA. Scozzafava, L Tomesani & A. Zucchelli, Italy 1370

Experimental Study on the Influence of Overload Induced Residual Stress Fieldon Fatigue Crack Growth in Aluminium Alloy

M.A. Wahab, G.R. Rohrsheim & J.H. Park, USA 1374

Determination of Work Material Flow Stress and Friction for FEA of MachiningUsing Orthogonal Cutting Tests

T. Ozel& E. Zeren, USA 1378

Analysis of the Influence of Chemical Composition on the Mechanical andMetallurgical Properties of Cylinder Blocks in Grey Cast Iron

L. Alvarez, C.J. Luis & I. Puertas, Spain 1348

High Strain Rate Testing at Elevated Temperatures: Part 3: Testingof Beryllium Copper

M. Quintan &M.T. Hillery, Ireland 1388

The Measurement of Fracture Toughness Using Constraint EnhancedSub-sized Specimens

G Rothwell & ID Graham, UK 1392

Material Characterization with Lockin ThermographyC. Meola, G.M. Carlomagno, G. Giorleo, Italy. 1396

Curie Temperature of a Non-identified Metastable Phase in the AS-Castand annealed Fe-(Nd+MM)-B Alloys (MM=Mischmetal)

C.S. Alves, P.R. Mei, S. Gama & E.M. Ammar, Brasil 1400

The Effect of Cyclic Strain Path on the Properties and Structure of CUAHOAluminium Bronze

Z. Gronostajski & N. Misiolek, Poland 1404

The Effect of Complex Strain Path on the Hot Dynamic Restorationof CuSi5 Silicon Bronze

Z Gronostajski, K. Jaskiewicz, Poland 1408

A Non-contact Technique for the On-site Inspection of Moulds and Dies PolishingC.C. Ngan&H.Y. Tarn, Hong Kong 1412

Effect of Crystallographic Orientation on Wettability and Adhesion inSeveral Representative Systems

P. Shen, H. Fujii&K. Nogi, Japan 1416

Influence of the Variation on Chemical Compositionof Spheroidal Graphite Iron, (Ductile Iron)

R.A. Gonzaga, J.F. Carrasquilla, Spain 1420

Physical and Chemical Characteristic of Commercially Available Brake LiningMaterials: A Comparative Study

M. M. Morshed&A. S. M. A. Haseeb, Ireland 1424

The Nature of the Amorphous Phase in Resultant Engineering ProductsA. Danch& W. Osoba, Poland 1428

Austenite Transformation and Age Hardening of HSLA-80 and ULCB SteelsA.A. Gorni&P.R. Mel, Brazil 1432

Effects of Grain Size on the Shape Recovering Properties of a Stainless SMAF.C. Nascimento, P.R. Mei&J. Otubo, Brazil 1436

Investigation of SN-Pb Solder Bumps of Prototype Photo Detectorsfor the LHCB Experiment

M.L. Delsante, G.A. lzquierdo& T. Gys, Switzerland 1440

Precipitation of Carbides and Sigma Phase in AISI Type 446 Stainless Steelunder Working Conditions

A.A. GuimaraesA P.R. Mei, Brazil. 1444

Mechanically milled AA6061/(Ti3AI)p MMC reinforced with Intermetallics- the Structure and Properties

M. Adamiak, J. B. Fogagnolo, E. M. Ruiz-Navasc, L.A. Dobrzanski,J.M. Torralba, Poland 1448

Rejuvenation of Inconel Alloy Used in Gas TurbinesT.B. Thabit, M.S.J. Hashmi & B.S. Yilbas, Saudi Arabia 1452

On-Line Leake Testing of Welded Water HeatersJ. Tusek, B. Bajcer & Z.Kampus, Slovenia 1456

Evolution of Microstructure and Effects of Heat Treatment on Propertiesof Thixoformed Wrought 2014

D. Liu, H.V. Atkinson, P. Kapranos & H. Jones, UK 1460

Effects of Molybdenum and Nickel Additions on the Structure and Propertiesof Carburized and Hardened Low Carbon Steels

KM. ShorowordiA M.M.A Bepari, Bangladesh 1464

Influence of Surface Layer Properties on FatigueL Bumbalek, Czech Republic 1469

Representing the Superplasticity of Inconel 718a Zhang, D.J. Mynors, A. Mugarra, K. Ostolaza, UK 1473

Characterisation of Microstructural Evolutions in Refractory Castables byIn Situ High Temperature ESEM

H. Marzagui A T. Cutard, France 1477

Thixoextrusion of an A356 Alloy: Microstructural Studies andHigh Temperature Fatigue Behaviour

£. de Freitas, M. Ferrante, V.F. da Silva, W.B. Filho & D. Spinelli, Brazil 1481

Evolution of Void Growth around Cylindrical Inclusions using the VOF TechniqueP.A. Kakavas, C. Stamoutsos A G. Kabourdis, Greece 1485

Material Properties for Use with Metalforming Simulation PackagesR.J. Grieve, P. Broomhead A D.J. Mynors, UK 1489

Experimental Investigation on Forming Defects in Flat Surface- Convex Edge Hemming: Roll, Recoil and Warp

H. LivatyaliA S.J. Larris, Turkey 1493

Microstructures and Electrical Conductivity of Thermomechanically ProcessedCu-Ca Alloys for Semi-Solid Processing

K.Y. Sohn, D.W. Suh, A S.Y. Lee, Republic of Korea 1497

Mechanical Characterization of Plastic Materials and Models Obtainedwith Rotational Molding

N. deMarinis, T. Pacifico, C. Pappalettere, V. Quarta, Italy 1501

Determination of Critical Elastoplastic Load for an AlSiC MMC RodUnder Combined Tension and Torsion Loading

R. Padmanabhan, B.J. MacDonaldA M.S.J. Hashmi, Ireland. 1505

Mechanical Behaviour of SiC Reinforced Aluminium Thin Walled TubeUnder Combined Axial and Torsional Loading

R. Padmanabhan, B.J. MacDonaldA M.S.J. Hashmi, Ireland. 1509

Behaviour of 12% Ni Steel with the Change of Initial PrecipitatesJ. Grum, M. Zupancic, Slovenia 1513

Corrosion and Wear

Wear Mechanism of TiN Coated Carbide and Uncoated Cermets Toolsat High Cutting Speed Applications

J.A. Ghani, LA. Choudhury A H.H. Masjuki, Malaysia 1518

Investigation of Wear Properties of Magnesium and Aluminium Alloysfor Automotive Applications

S.H. Masood, D.S. MehtaA W.Q. Song, Australia 1522

Experimental Investigation of Friction Phenomena on the Roll-MaterialContact Surface

A. Swiatoniowski, P. SobkowiakA R. Gregorczyk, Poland 1526

Tribological (Wear) Properties of Aluminium-Silicon Eutectic Base Alloyunder Dry Sliding Condition

M.M. Haque & T.Yasmin.A, Malaysia 1530

The Influence of Hot Deformation on the Exfoliation Corrosion Behaviourof Aluminium Alloy 2025

T.Y. Liu, J.S. Robinson A M.A. McCarthy, Ireland. 1534

The Effect of Coating and Nitriding on the Wear Behaviour of Tool SteelA.E. Zeghni, A M.S.J. Hashmi, Ireland 1538

Comparative Wear Characteristics of TiN and TiC Coated and Uncoated Tool SteelsA.E. Zeghni, A M.S.J. Hashmi, Ireland 1542

The Influence of Mandrel Rigidity on the Crushing Behaviour of Woven RovingGlass/Epoxy Wound Laminated Tubes

£. Mahdi, A.M.S. Hamouda, Malaysia 1548

A Constitutive Model for Finite Deformation of Endochronic Plasticity inPowder Forming Processes

A f t Khoei, A. Bakhsiani, Iran 1552

Interface Reaction in the B4C-(Cu-Si) SystemM. Aizenshtein, N. Frage, N. Froumin, M.P. Dariel, Israel 1556

Study of Precipitation in Aged Mg - Al - Zn AlloyKM Braszczynska, Poland. 1560

Effect of Copper and Solidification Condition on the Microstructure andMechanical Properties of Al-Si-Mg Alloys

S.G. Shabestari, H. Moemeni, Iran 1564

Computer Simulation of the Thermal Regime of Double-Loop ChannelInduction Furnaces

J.I. Goejel, R.N. Ibrahim, Australia 1568

The Role of Austempering Parameters on the Structure and Mechanical Propertiesof Heavy Section ADI

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Energetic and Dynamic Validation of Thermal Models in Practice ofCasting Technology Simulation

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Design and Fabrication of Plastic Injection MouldS. Sulaiman, A.M.S. Hamouda, M.K.A. Ariffin, Malaysia 1603

Data Acquisition System for Cutting Force Measuring and Optimization in MillingF. Cus, M. Milfelner, Slovenia 1606

Study of Magneto-Impedance Effect in Co-Based Metallic Glass RibbonsI.Z. Rahman, M.D. Kamruzzaman, M.A. Rahman, Ireland 1610

A Low Cost Knowledge Base System Framework for Progressive Die DesignS. Kumar, R. Singh, India 1614

Effect of Prestraining and Strain Aging on Toughness of MnMoNi Steel Weld MetalA a do Patricinia, M. Novovic, P. Bowen, UK 1618

High Temperature Oxide Scale Characteristics of Low Carbon Steel in Hot RollingW. Sun, A.K. Tieu, Z. Jiang, J. Abbot, G. Tillman, Australia 1622

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Blown Powder Laser Cladding Treatment on Ring Geometries:Thermo-Mechanical Fe Analysis

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Parametric Analysis of Electrochemical Machining in Microscopic DomainJ. Munda, B. Bhattacharyya, India 1646

Three-Stage Heat Treatment and its Physical Metallurgy£. Mazancova A K. Mazanec, Czech Republic 1650

Determination of Pressures Acting on Sheet Metal in the Process of ElectrodynamicForming by Means of Spiral Inductors

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Fundamentals on Loadings, Deformations, Rigidity and Complianceof Technological Systems

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Multi-Beam Fiber Optic Laser Scanning System for Surface Defect RecognitionA Abuazza, D. Brabazon, M.A. El-Baradie, Libya 1674

Analysis of High Energy Impact to Simple Sheet Metal Aircraft StructuresS. Grange, E. Leavy, C. OCIeirigh, B.J. MacDonald, Ireland 1678

Eliminating Post Weld Heat Treatment in Repair Welding by Temper BeadTechnique: Role Bead Sequence in Metallurgical Changes

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Machining Characteristics of Electro Slag Cast Steel for Hot-Working ToolsY.H. Moon,J.W. Kim, D.W. Lee 1686

A New Process of Gas Assisted Injection Molding for Faster CoolingS-Y. Han, J-K. Kwag, C-J. Kim, T-W. Park, Y-D. Jeong, South Korea 1690

Thermal Stresses in Externally Heated Pipes: A Flow Pressure Oscillating CaseIT. Al-Zaharnah, B.S. Yilbas, M.S.J. Hashmi, Saudi Arabia 1698

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