... without delamination defects. This study, specifically focusing on nanoparticle-modified basalt fiber-reinforced laminates for aerospace implementations, is the first to elucidate the combined effects of FR, tool diameter and nanoparticle ratio on thrust force and delamination factor. Çağın Bolat can...

...Yun Zhang; Xiaojie Xu Purpose Here, the authors use step angles, stage ratios, feed rates and spindle speeds as predictors to develop a Gaussian process regression for predicting thrust force during composite laminates drilling with step drills. Design/methodology/approach Use of machine...