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Prediction of Thrust Force and Cutting Torque in Drilling of Al 6082-T6 by Using the RSM Methodology
Panagiotis Kyratsis, Dimitrios Tzetzis, J. Paulo Davim, and Nikolaos Efkolidis

Effects of Weak Bond between Inclusion Boundary and Wire Matrix on Wire Breakage in Inclusion Wire Drawing
Somchai Norasethasopon.

Comprehensive Reliability Analysis of a Pool of Competing Designs for Treating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Richard. Deodath and Carmen. Riverol

Formability and Thickness Uniformity Improvement in Sheet Metal Stretching Using a Sheet of Variable Thickness
G. Giuliano and W. Polini

Correlation of DP600 Rupture and Necking Limits for Different Sheet Dimensions via Modified Nakazima Test and Use of Forming Limit Curve at Onset Of Necking as a Natural Safety Factor
Edimar Lima, Thiago Gomes da Silva, Sergio Fernando Lajarin, Claudimir José Rebeyka, Ravilson Antonio Chemin Filho, and Paulo Victor Prestes Marcondes

Wear Resistance Performance of Die Casting Materials: A Review
Pavan M. Chandankar, Sachin Salunkhe, Vinod M.Chandankar, and J. Paulo Davim