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      Drilling Process in γ-TiAl Intermetallic Alloys 

      Beranoagirre Imaz, Aitor; Urbicain Pelayo, Gorka; Calleja Ochoa, Amaia; López de Lacalle Marcaide, Luis Norberto (MDPI, 2018-11-26)
      Gamma titanium aluminides (gamma-TiAl) present an excellent behavior under high temperature conditions, being a feasible alternative to nickel-based superalloy components in the aeroengine sector. However, considered as a ...
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      Hole Making by Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) of -TiAl Intermetallic Alloys 

      Beranoagirre Imaz, Aitor; Urbicain Pelayo, Gorka; Calleja Ochoa, Amaia; López de Lacalle Marcaide, Luis Norberto (MDPI, 2018-07)
      Due to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion and wear resistance, gamma-TiAl alloys are selected for aerospace and automotive applications. Since these materials are difficult to cut and machine by ...
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      Prediction Methods and Experimental Techniques for Chatter Avoidance in Turning Systems: A Review 

      Urbicain Pelayo, Gorka; Olvera Trejo, Daniel; López de Lacalle Marcaide, Luis Norberto; Beranoagirre Imaz, Aitor; Elías Zuñiga, Alex (MDPI, 2019-11)
      The general trend towards lightweight components and stronger but difficult to machine materials leads to a higher probability of vibrations in machining systems. Amongst them, chatter vibrations are an old enemy for ...
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      Sensitivity Analysis of Tool Wear in Drilling of Titanium Aluminides 

      Beranoagirre Imaz, Aitor; Urbicain Pelayo, Gorka; Marticorena, Raúl; Bustillo, Andrés; López de Lacalle Marcaide, Luis Norberto (MDPI, 2019-03-06)
      In the aerospace industry, a large number of holes need to be drilled to mechanically connect the components of aircraft engines. The working conditions for such components demand a good response of their mechanical ...