Oblique Vibratory Surface Grinding-Experimental Study.

The article reports the results of experimental study of vibratory surface grinding in the range of low excitation frequencies and variable directions of excited vibrations in the plane of the table, and investigates the effect of these directions on the roughness and waviness of the ground surface. The tests were conducted on a production surface grinder with a vibrating table on which the samples were mounted. The table made it possible to change the direction for the introduction of vibrations to the workpiece (longitudinally, transversely, and obliquely to the longitudinal feed of the table) and the parameters of the introduced vibrations, frequency and amplitude.

The Influence of 3D Printing Parameters on Adhesion between Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU).

A 3D printer in FDM technology allows printing with two nozzles, which creates an opportunity to produce multi-material elements. Printing from two materials requires special consideration of the interface zone generated between their geometrical boundaries. This article aims to present the possibility of printing with PLA and TPU using commercially available filaments and software to obtain the best possible bond strength between two different polymers with respect to printing parameters, surface pattern (due to the material contact surface's roughness), and the order of layer application.

Evaluation of the mechanical strength and protective properties of polycarbonate toecaps subjected to repeated impacts simulating workplace conditions.

The objective of this work was to examine the mechanical strength properties of polycarbonate toecaps designed for commercially available protective footwear, subjected to repeated impacts simulating workplace conditions. The effects of impacts on the toecaps were expressed as the height of toecap clearance, which has a direct bearing on the safe use of protective footwear. Changes in toecap geometry were evaluated using an originally developed methodology taking into consideration the requirements of Standard No.