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    Quantification and Verification of Swingarm Structural characteristics through Numerical Simulation and Photogrammetry
    (Jan Evangelista Purkyne Univ, 2024-11-28) Gregor, Lukáš; Zouhar, Jan; Kupčák, Radim
    This article examines the torsional and vertical stiffness of a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) single-sided swingarm for motorcycles. Using finite element analysis (FEA) and experimental measurements, the study evaluates the accuracy of stiffness simulations. Custom fixtures and a TRITOP photogrammetric system were employed to assess deformations under static loads. The results highlight discrepancies between simulation and reality, emphasizing the complexity of modeling CFRP components and the necessity of experimental validation.
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    High-Temperature Creep Resistance of FeAlOY ODS Ferritic Alloy
    (MDPI, 2024-10-01) Dymáček, Petr; Jarý, Milan; Bártková, Denisa; Luptáková, Natália; Gamanov, Štěpán; Bořil, Petr; Georgiev, Vjačeslav; Svoboda, Jiří
    A significant effort in optimizing the chemical composition and powder metallurgical processing led to preparing new-generation ferritic coarse-grained ODS alloys with a high nano-oxide content. The optimization was aimed at high-temperature creep and oxidation resistance at temperatures in the range of 1100-1300 degrees C. An FeAlOY alloy, with the chemical composition Fe-10Al-4Cr-4Y2O3 (wt. %), seems as the most promising one. The consolidation of the alloy is preferably conducted by hot rolling in several steps, followed by static recrystallization for 1 h at 1200 degrees C, which provides a stable coarse-grain microstructure with homogeneous dispersion of nano-oxides. This represents the most cost-effective way of production. Another method of consolidation tested was hot rotary swaging, which also gave promising results. The compression creep testing of the alloy at 1100, 1200, and 1300 degrees C shows excellent creep performance, which is confirmed by the tensile creep tests at 1100 degrees C as well. The potential in such a temperature range is the target for possible applications of the FeAlOY for the pull rods of high-temperature testing machines, gas turbine blades, or furnace fan vanes. The key effort now focuses on expanding the production from laboratory samples to larger industrial pieces.
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    Characterization of randomly oriented strand boards manufactured from juvenile wood of underutilized wood species
    (Springer, 2024-04-27) Pipíška, Tomáš; Nociar, Marek; Král, Pavel; Ráheľ, Jozef; Bekhta, Pavlo; Réh, Roman; Krišťák, Ľuboš; Jopek, Miroslav; Pijáková, Barbora; Wimmer, Rupert; Šernek, Milan
    The wood-based panel industry in Europe, which is dominated by the use of Norway spruce, will face new challenges due to environmental changes and the bark-beetle calamity, which started a new era of forestry. To explore the possibility of replacing spruce with other wood species, juvenile wood of nine underutilized wood species (Scots pine, European larch, poplar, willow, alder, birch, European beech, English oak and hornbeam) were used to make randomly oriented strand boards (OSBs). Single-layer OSBs were produced with 3% pMDI resin and 0.5% wax. Standard physical and mechanical properties were measured. The bending strength (MOR) values showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the values for, on the one hand, spruce (34.6 MPa) and, on the other, larch (25.9 MPa), poplar (25.2 MPa), willow (27.8 MPa), alder (34.3 MPa) or birch (27.1 MPa). A similar trend was found for the boards modulus of elasticity (MOE). The highest MOE values of 5,185 MPa and 4,472 MPa were found for spruce and alder, respectively. There was no significant difference between spruce and other wood species in internal bond strength. Boards made from high-density wood species showed better physical performance, whereas those made from low-density wood species (except pine) gave better mechanical properties. Strand-generalized characteristics, such as the slenderness ratio and specific surface, were analyzed for all investigated physical and mechanical properties. European larch, poplar, willow, and alder are potential wood species for manufacturing OSBs in future without mixing species, as they can replace spruce in the wood-based panel industry.
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    The Effect of Additive Manufacturing on the Utility Properties of the Reducing Valve Rezistor
    (Jan Evangelista Purkyne University in Usti nad Labem, 2024-07-01) Řiháček, Jan; Císařová, Michaela; Peterková, Eva
    The article is focused on the analysis of the additive technology (3D printing) applicability by using DMLS in the production of the reducing valve part, i.e. atmospheric resistor. Currently, the men-tioned part is produced by EDM in combination with soldering from the Inconel 718 steel. The use of additive technologies brings the assumption of greater flexibility and economy of production, which is verified by a set of analyzes focused on the accuracy of production and the utility properties of the mentioned part. In addition to technological aspects, such as individual production processes, economic aspects are also compared. Individual comparisons are the basis for assessing whether replacing the conventional production approach with 3D printing is advantageous in this case. The results of this assessment can subsequently be used for future applications of the considered additive manufacturing approaches in the case of similar components.
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    Verification of Fuzzy Inference System for Cutting Speed while WEDM for the Abrasion-Resistant Steel Creusabro by Conventional Statistical Methods
    (MDPI, 2020-01-04) Mouralová, Kateřina; Hrabec, Pavel; Beneš, Libor; Otoupalík, Jan; Bednář, Josef; Prokeš, Tomáš; Matoušek, Radomil
    Wire electrical discharge machining is an unconventional machining method for the production of complex-shaped and very precise parts. Because of the high energy consumption of this machining process, it is necessary to maximize the cutting speed for its appropriate implementation. The abrasion-resistant steel Creusabro 4800 was chosenas the test material for this experiment, which is widely used especially for machines working in mines and quarries.In order to maximize the cutting speed, a fuzzy inference system (FIS) has been built, which uses 18 expert propositions to “model” the cutting speed based on fiveselected input parameters: gap voltage, pulse on time, pulse off time, discharge current, and wire feed. The obtained results were further verified by a design of experiment consisting of 33 tests for fiveselected input factors. Using the fuzzy inference system, the optimum machine parameters setup was found to maximize the cutting speed, in which the gap voltage = 60 V, pulse on time = 10 µs, pulse off time = 30 µs, wire feed = 10 mmin1 and discharge current = 35 A. The predicted value of the cutting speed using the fuzzy inference system is 6.471 mmmin1.