S. Mahdavian

Experimental study of temperature and clamping force during Nd:YAG laser butt welding (2009)

Liu, Q, Mahdavian, S, Ding, S

During welding, a high quality clamping device not only holds workpieces firmly together, but should also take the thermal strain of the welding heat without undermining the strength of the weld...

The effect of lubrication on die expansion during the deep drawing of axisymmetrical steel cups (2008)

Allen, S, Mahdavian, S

This paper outlines experimental work conducted to determine the influence of lubrication on the expansion of a die ring during the deep drawing of axisymmetrical steel cups. The work was conducted...

Refining product design through rapid prototype functional tests (2008)

Mahdavian, S, John, S, Daver, F, Liu, Q

Effect of punch geometry in the deep drawing process of aluminium (2007)

Mahdavian, S

The effect of different punches head profile on deep drawing of 5005 H34 Aluminium circular blanks to manufacture a cup-shape product were studied. Experiments were conducted by a 150 ton hydraulic...