Hector Mancha-Molinar

Dr. Hector Mancha-Molinar


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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17 April 2024 in The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
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GOGerardo Daniel Olvera-Romero
Gerardo Daniel Olvera-Romero
RPROLANDO JAVIER PRAGA-ALEJO
ROLANDO JAVIER PRAGA-ALEJO
MRMario Rodríguez-Reyes
Mario Rodríguez-Reyes
HMHector Mancha-Molinar
Hector Mancha-Molinar
DGDavid González-González
David González-González
JFJosé Flores-Cárdenas
José Flores-Cárdenas

22 October 2025 in Materials
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LMLuis Filiberto De Santiago Méndez
Luis Filiberto De Santiago Méndez
MCManuel De Jesús Castro-Román
Manuel De Jesús Castro-Román
MHMartin Herrera-Trejo
Martin Herrera-Trejo
HMHector Mancha-Molinar
Hector Mancha-Molinar
Beñat Bravo ZubillagaBeñat Bravo Zubillaga
Beñat Bravo Zubillaga
The morphology changes in graphite flakes due to the difference in S and Mn contents were analyzed in gray iron samples with a Carbon Equivalent (CE) of 4.0. Although these Mn and S contents are within the range of industrial usage, the morphological characteristics of graphite flakes among the different samples show significant changes in their size and distribution. Graphite flake size was estimated using the Feret diameter, and the flake’s distribution was visually characterized following established standards. As it was observed that graphite flakes also differ in branching, a new procedure was developed to quantify such branching. Based on a skeletonization technique, this new procedure provides data to obtain additional microstructural parameters of the graphite flakes, such as the percentage of branched flakes and the longest shortest path (LSP) of each graphite flake. Microstructural characterization included measuring the eutectic cell count. The results indicate that Feret values and LSP show only weak correlations with concentration estimates from initial S and Mn. The most notable relationships are between sulfur content and Feret or LSP values. In contrast, the branching percentage correlates well with free sulfur at 1150 °C and eutectic cell count and is also linked to graphite distribution types (A or B). Notably, branching percentage offers a straightforward morphological parameter that enhances graphite flake characterization.