The IUP Journal of Mechanical Engineering

Volume 19, Issue 3, July-September 2026

ISSN : 0974-6536

Impact Factor: 1.06; Acceptance rate: 40%; Turnaround time: 4-6 months

A "peer-reviewed" journal included in EBSCO and ProQuest (Part of Clarivate) Database

It is a quarterly journal that publishes research papers dealing with Production engineering, Industrial engineering, Materials engineering, Solid mechanics, Solid and structural mechanics, Fluid mechanics, Fracture mechanics, Biomechanics, Metallurgy, Tribology, Heat transfer, Welding technology, Composite materials, Machine design CAD/CAM, Renewable energy technology, Mechanical maintenance, Refrigeration & Air-conditioning, Quality control and Operational research, etc.

Current Issue

Volume 19, Issue 3, July-September 2026
Investigation and Optimization of Kerf Width and Surface Roughness in AZ31 Magnesium Alloy by Wire Electric Discharge Machining

Author: T Akashyakumar, D Gowtham, V Jeevagan, S Santhosh and S Saravanan

Published Online: August, 2026

Keywords: Magnesium alloy, Wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM), Optimization, Gray relational analysis

Box-Shaped Deep Drawing of Annealed AZ31 Magnesium Alloy at High Temperatures

Author: C Jai Shiva Rao and K Prasanna Lakshmi

Published Online: August, 2026

Keywords: AZ31 magnesium alloys, Deep drawing, Annealing, Depth of forming, Thinning, Microstructural evolution

Estimation of Ploughing Force with the Aid of Experimentation and Slip Line Field Theory

Author: Ashutosh Gayen, Biswajit Das, Biswajit Debneth and Arup Kumar Biswas

Published Online: August, 2026

Keywords: Force, Indentation, Slip line field (SLF)

Green Sand Molding Process: Challenges and Data-Driven Optimization Strategies

Author: Manik Sadashiv Sonawane, Jayamala Kumar Patil and Vinay Sampatrao Mandlik

Published Online: August, 2026

Keywords: Green sand casting, Foundry process, Process variability, Statistical process control, Predictive modeling, Mold breakage, Data analysis

Emerging Trends and Challenges in Facility Layout Planning: A Comprehensive Review

Author: Nazim Khan and Kamal Deep

Published Online: August, 2026

Keywords: Facility layout planning (FLP), Metaheuristics, Mixed integer programming (MIP), Optimization, Manufacturing systems, Industry 4.0

Archives


Volume 19, Issue 2, April-June 2026
Minimizing Springback of Steel Strips in V-Die Bending Using Numerical Simulation and Optimizing Parameters

Author: Rajesh Mondal, Biswajit Debnath and Arup Kumar Biswas

Published Online: May, 2026

Keywords: Punching, Finite element analysis (FEA) simulation, Springback (SB), Punch radius, Plate thickness

Dynamic Stability Analysis of a Coupled Two-Spool Rotor System with Damping and Intershaft Effects

Author: Rahul Basu

Published Online: May, 2026

Keywords: Rotordynamics, Two-spool rotor, Intershaft coupling, Damping, Stability analysis

Enhancing Inner Race Centerline Accuracy in Cold Forging Using Statistical Process Control and Preventive Maintenance

Author: S Mugesh, S Saravanan, and P Velmurugan

Published Online: May, 2026

Keywords: Cold forging, Inner race, Centerline accuracy, Statistical process control (SPC), Process capability index (Cpk), Variation reduction

Functionally Graded Composite Materials for Drone Structures and Smart Data Engineering: A Comprehensive Review

Author: Shaik Mohammed Hussain, Mohammed Asif Kattimani, Mohammed Burhan Saqib, Mohammed Aman and Mohammed Maqsood Ali

Published Online: May, 2026

Keywords: Functionally graded composites (FGC), Drone structure, Smart data, Artificial intelligence (AI), Sustainable energy