The present work deals with temperature effects and parametric optimization in the drilling of continuous glass fiber reinforced epoxy composite. Drilling ability was examined operating a drilling system with different drill bits, feed rate, and spindle speed parameters. The investigation was performed by changing the tool and composite interface. Drilling experiments were carried out under the dry condition. Thrust force and drilling temperatures were measured using dynamometer and thermal camera. Peel-up and push-out delamination were evaluated using an image analyzing tool. Results show that the tribo-mechanical behavior of the drilling operation is affected at different levels by tool coating. This behavior is related to the intrinsic friction properties of coating nature. Response surface methodology was used in the evaluation of experiment results. The feed rate of 0.13 mm/rev, spindle speed of 2425 rpm and HSS-TiN drill bit are found as an optimum drilling parameters and drill type.

Fiber-reinforced plastics are known as advanced composite materials thanks to their high strength and lightweight features. Carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are one of the high-performance and high-cost fiber-reinforced polymer (FRPs) materials. They are used in several high-performance engineering applications such as motorsports, marine, aviation, energy and defense industry. The cost of carbon fiber is higher compared to many other materials, more competitive and cost-effective productions will spur the demand for composite parts exponentially. Thus, hybrid laminate composite containing carbon and glass fiber materials were manufactured as an alternative for CFRP materials. Because using glass fiber prepreg instead of carbon fiber prepreg will lead the material to become cheaper. However, machining of the FRP materials is still an important issue. For this reason, the present study is focused on the mechanical and machining performance of the polymer hybrid and carbon fiber epoxy composites.

Surface roughness significantly impacts the service life of materials, particularly in relation to fatigue and wear behavior. This study investigates the effects of surface mechanical attrition treatment (SMAT) on the wear performance and surface topography of AA7075‐T6 aluminum alloy. Experimental investigations are conducted using a specially designed vibration table to apply SMAT at low speeds, varying shot amount, and shot diameter. Surface roughness is measured using a 3D optical profilometer, and wear performance is evaluated through friction coefficient, wear rate, and microstructural analysis via scanning electron microscope. The results highlight several key findings. First, SMAT demonstrates the capability to yield smoother surfaces compared to equivalent processes, enhancing performance and applicability in engineering contexts. Second, SMATed samples exhibit increased surface roughness compared to untreated samples, underscoring the influence of SMAT on surface topography and its potential implications for wear resistance and frictional behavior. The comparative analysis shows that SMAT treatment increases surface roughness from 0.14 μm to a maximum of 0.24 μm. Finally, a notable reduction in friction coefficient, up to 22%, is observed in SMATed AA7075‐T6 samples, indicating the effectiveness of SMAT in improving tribological properties and enhancing component longevity subjected to frictional forces.