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Transport Phenomena Associated With Liquid Metal Flow Over Topographically Modified Surfaces, Wen Liu
Transport Phenomena Associated With Liquid Metal Flow Over Topographically Modified Surfaces, Wen Liu
Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical Engineering
Brazing and soldering, as advanced manufacturing processes, are of significant importance to industrial applications. It is widely accepted that joining by brazing or soldering is possible if a liquid metal wets the solids to be joined. Wetting, hence spreading and capillary action of liquid metal (often called filler) is of significant importance. Good wetting is required to distribute liquid metal over/between the substrate materials for a successful bonding.
Topographically altered surfaces have been used to exploit novel wetting phenomena and associated capillary actions, such as imbibitions (a penetration of a liquid front over/through a rough, patterned surface). Modification of surface …
The Development Of A Predictive Probability Model For Effective Continuous Learning And Improvement, Michael Abbot Maginnis
The Development Of A Predictive Probability Model For Effective Continuous Learning And Improvement, Michael Abbot Maginnis
Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical Engineering
It is important for organizations to understand the factors responsible for establishing sustainable continuous improvement (CI) capabilities. This study uses learning curves as the basis to examine learning obtained by team members doing work with and without the application of fundamental aspects of the Toyota Production System. The results are used to develop an effective model to guide organizational activities towards achieving the ability to continuous improve in a sustainable fashion.
This research examines the effect of standardization and waste elimination activities supported by systematic problem solving on team member learning at the work interface and system performance. The results …
Cryogenic Burnishing Of Co-Cr-Mo Biomedical Alloy For Enhanced Surface Integrity And Improved Wear Performance, Shu Yang
Theses and Dissertations--Mechanical Engineering
The functional performance of joint implants is largely determined by the surface layer properties in contact. Wear/debris-induced osteolysis and aseptic loosening has been identified as the major cause of failure of metal-on-metal joint implants. A crucial requirement for the long-term stability of the artificial joint is to minimize the release of debris particles.
Severe plastic deformation (SPD) processes have been used to modify the surface integrity properties by generating ultrafine, or even nano-sized grains and grain size gradients in the surface region of many materials. These fine grained materials often exhibit enhanced surface integrity properties and improved functional performance (wear …