Ranjan Mandal
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Ranjan Mandal is a materials and manufacturing researcher whose work focuses on advancing wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) for high-performance alloys. His most-cited study, “Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing of ER-4043 Aluminum Alloy: Effect of Tool Speed on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Parameter Optimization” (2023, 17 citations), systematically investigates how deposition parameters influence the microstructural evolution and mechanical behavior of aluminum components. By optimizing tool speed, Mandal demonstrates how to tailor grain morphology and reduce porosity, directly improving tensile strength and ductility in additively manufactured parts. This contribution is critical for industries like aerospace and automotive, where reliable, defect-free aluminum structures are essential. His work bridges process-structure-property relationships, offering practical guidelines for parameter selection that enhance both efficiency and material performance. Mandal’s research not only advances fundamental understanding of WAAM but also provides actionable insights for scaling up additive manufacturing of lightweight alloys. With a growing citation impact, his studies are shaping next-generation fabrication techniques, making him a notable voice in sustainable, high-precision manufacturing.
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