2 publications

• Published Subscription 25 Dec 2025

  The New Era of Fusion and Solid-State Joining: A Review of Latest Welding Techniques and Applications

  By Mayur Chotaliya, Heena M Patel, Milankumar Pankhaniya, Parth M Lakum

  Abstract: Abstract This review examines the quickly changing field of solid-state joining and welding technologies, emphasizing new developments, practical uses, and future research avenues. Strategies that lower heat input, enhance joint integrity, and allow the connecting of sophisticated and dissimilar materials have gained importance within the last ten years. Solid-state techniques are particularly appealing for lightweight alloys used in the automotive and aerospace industries because they reduce melt-related defects and the …

  Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 35–40 Read article →

• Published Subscription 23 Dec 2025

  A Comprehensive Review of Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs)

  By Milankumar Pankhaniya, Pratik Kikani, Rishabh Makwana, Mayur Chotaliya

  Abstract: Abstract Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) combine metallic matrices with reinforcing phases (ceramics, intermetallics, fibers, or particles) to achieve superior mechanical, thermal, and tribological properties compared with monolithic metals. This review surveys fabrication routes, reinforcement types, microstructural characteristics, mechanical and tribological behavior, machining challenges, applications across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and future directions including additive manufacturing, in-situ MMCs, and data-driven materials design. Critical challenges such as interface control, scalability, cost, and machinability …

  Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article →