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Experimental Solution of the Influence of Tire Pressure on Vehicle Consumption and their Service Life
Patrik Balcar, Martin Svoboda, Milan Chalupa, Milan Sapieta, Pavel Houška, Alexandr Fales, Martin Novák
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):118-123 
This article deals with the experimental investigation of the influence of tire pressure on fuel consumption and tire life in passenger cars. Using laboratory and real-world operational measurements, the dependence between tire pressure and temperature, contact patch size, tread wear, and changes in driving characteristics was analyzed. The results show that even slight deviations from the prescribed pressure can lead to increased fuel consumption, shortened tire life, and reduced driving comfort and safety. The article also draws attention to the insufficient use of pressure monitoring systems in practice and points to the economic and ecological...
Evaluation of C45 Steel Hardening Process Using High-Speed Videography and ISO 9950 Test
Petr Beneš, Vojtěch Taubr
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):124-132
The paper deals with the influence of various quenching media based on polymer aqueous solutions on the quenching process of carbon steel C45, connecting theoretical knowledge about heat transfer, surface phenomena and phase transformations with experimental verification. Surface phenomena at the interface of the hardened sample and the quenching medium were monitored using a high-speed camera. Cooling curves of the samples were obtained using the method according to ISO 9950 (Determination of cooling characteristics – Nickel-alloy probe test method). The paper contains practical recommendations for optimizing industrial hardening processes,...
Hybrid ANN–GA Modeling and Experimental Optimization of GMAW-Based Additive Manufacturing of Aluminum 5083 for Enhanced Mechanical Properties
Teephet Chaiyason, Suriya Prasomthong, Panuwat Thosa, Sittichai Charonerat, Phattharapong Keidlaphi
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):133-147
Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) based on Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) has emerged as a cost-effective and high-deposition process for fabricating large-scale aluminum components. However, its application to non-heat-treatable aluminum 5083 remains limited by thermal-cycle in-stabilities, porosity, and non-uniform mechanical performance. This study presents an integrated experimental and artificial-intelligence framework for optimizing key GMAW parameters—welding current, wire-feed speed, and welding speed—to enhance the mechanical properties of WAAM-fabricated aluminum 5083 walls. An L9 Taguchi design was employed to quantify parameter...
3D Printing – Dimensional Accuracy and Stability of PLA and PETG Prints Using the FDM Technology
Alexandr Fales, Vít Černohlávek, Marcin Suszynski, Jan Štěrba, Patrik Balcar, Pavel Houška
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):148-163
This study examines the influence of FDM printing parameters on replica parts for an educational robotics kit, targeting functional compatibility without post-processing. A VEX Robotics 2×12 Beam (228‑2500‑026) was used as the reference part. Reference dimensions were obtained as mean values from 10 original VEX IQ parts. Replicas were printed from PLA and PETG on Original Prusa MK4 printers using four infill patterns and six infill densities (15–70%). For each material–pattern–density combination, 10 parts were produced, resulting in 480 printed samples. Width, length, and height were measured with a Mitutoyo MiSTAR 555...
Process Parameter Effects on Cutting Efficiency and Specific Energy in Abrasive Water Jet Machining
Lianhuan Guo, Teng Ma, Jin Lan
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):164-175
The cutting performance of abrasive water jet (AWJ) machining is commonly evaluated using cutting depth, cutting efficiency, and specific cutting energy. To systematically investigate the influence of process parameters on AWJ cutting performance, a five-axis CNC cutting platform was developed, allowing precise control of operating conditions. Single-factor experiments were conducted to analyze the effects of pump pressure, traverse speed, cutting angle, abrasive mass flow rate, standoff distance, and nozzle diameter. Both qualitative analysis and quantitative evaluation were employed to identify parameter ranges that maximize cutting efficiency or...
The Effect of Drill Bit Features on Surface Quality, Drill Wear and Drilling Cost – Sustainable Drilling
Murat Kiyak
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):176-184
In drilling operations, hole quality is affected by factors such as drill diameter, drilling parameters, drill bit properties, workpiece material. A large portion of the drilling energy is converted into thermal energy, which can be measured as temperature. In this study, surface roughness of holes, drill tip wear and drill tip temperatures were determined using two different workpiece materials and three different drill tips. Furthermore, the costs of holes drilled with different drill bits were determined and interpreted based on drill bit characteristics. The results obtained can be optimized according to the process parameters and it has been shown...
Influence of the Manufacturing Route on the High-Temperature Oxidation Behavior of IN718 Alloy in Simulated Modern Energy Environments
Patrícia Lovašiová, Jan Hruška, Tomáš Lovaši, Miroslav Zetek, Yusuf Bakir, Ivana Zetková
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):185-198
The use of supercritical water in energy applications is motivated by the aim of increasing the thermal efficiency of power systems. However, structural materials exposed to this environment may undergo corrosive degradation. The objective of this study was to conduct experiments on samples exposed to simulated operational conditions in supercritical water, steam, and air. The material surfaces were sub-sequently analyzed using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS). Particular attention was given to the formation of oxide layers on the nickel-based alloy Inconel 718 produced by additive...
Spinning Bath Evaporator Availability and Reliability Enhancement Proposal
Jan Palátka, Karel Mayer, Martin Pexa, Eva Olmrová
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):199-219
A single-stage evaporator with natural circulation was used to densify the plasticizing bath through continuous evaporation and to prepare a solution used in the production of viscose fiber. During the process, sodium calcium sulfate salts were formed, leading to fouling of the heat transfer surfaces in the heat exchangers. This fouling created a layer of deposits that gradually reduced the efficiency of the evaporation process in the evaporator. It was determined that a processing medium with a volumetric flow rate of 6 m³·h⁻¹ required a heat exchanger power of 1448 kW. A fouling layer with a thickness of 0.1 mm reduced the heat...
Machine Learning-Based Predictive Modelling of EDM and EAM-V Processes for Performance Analysis
Shrihar Pandey, Rajesh Kumar, Abhay Kumar Singh, Robert Cep, Priyanka Singh, Mihir Kumar Pandey, B. Swarna
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):220-232
Abstract- The promotion of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and vibration aided Electric Arc Machining (EAM-V) processes is characterized in the study in terms of their capability for precision manufacture, mainly drawing any performance comparisons from a machine learning approach. The present machine learning study aims to predict some important metrics of machining utility, such as Material Removal Rate (MRR), Tool Wear Rate (TWR), and Surface Roughness (SR), against process parameters like current, pulse-on/off time, etc. Some advanced models like Gradient Boosting and Random Forest are used to analyze the efficacy and effectiveness of EDM...
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Biomedical Co-Cr-Mo Alloy Produced by Precision Casting and 3D Printing Technologies
Hana Thürlová, Dalibor Vojtěch
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):233-238
Cobalt-based alloys are widely used for orthopedic implants due to their excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Biomedical Co-Cr-Mo alloy, commonly applied in knee replacements, is typically produced by precision casting. However, in cases requiring patient-specific geometries, additive manufacturing technologies, such as Selective Laser Melting (SLM), offer promising alternatives. This study compares the microstructure and mechanical properties of Co-Cr-Mo alloy in the as-cast state and after SLM processing. The SLM-produced samples exhibited a fine, cellular microstructure and superior mechanical strength. Specifically, the printed...
Finite Element Secondary Development of Constitutive Model for Titanium Alloy Vibration-Assisted Cold Upsetting Forming
Xu Yani, Wang Ying, Wei Chuhan, Lin Kai, Shu Xuedao
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):239-248
To achieve precise finite element simulation of the vibration-assisted cold heading process of titanium alloys, this study focuses on Ti-45Nb titanium alloy as the research object. A constitutive model for vibration-assisted cold heading is established, incorporating both viscoelastic and viscoplastic deformation. The model is transformed into a programmable incremental form, and the control equations for elastic-viscoplastic deformation are derived. Secondary development is conducted using the VUMAT interface of ABAQUS, and the model is applied in simulation. Multi-condition simulations of Ti-45Nb titanium alloy cold heading are performed, and the...
Thermoplastic Resin Flow Behaviour in Foam Core Sandwich Composites for Aerospace Applications During Vacuum Infusion Process
Jana Zemanova, Bohuslav Cabrnoch, Michal Kral
Manufacturing Technology 2026, 26(2):249-256
This article presents the research findings on the flow behaviour of thermoplastic resin in foam core sandwich composites for aerospace applications during the vacuum assisted infusion process. After optimizing the process parameters, two sandwich panels were manufactured using glass fibre fabrics, a polymethacrylimide (PMI) foam core, and a liquid acrylic resin. To compare the sandwich and monolithic structure process behaviour, a monolithic composite panel was also manufactured. By combining experimental monitoring with Darcy's law, permeability differences between the structures were evaluated. The results indicate that PMI foam does not significantly...