YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
MACHINING SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
RESEARCH GROUP
About MASSUS
Welcome to the world of sustainable machining and machining mechanics, where innovation meets environmental responsibility. We are the YTU MASSUS Research Group, a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing the field of machining for a brighter and greener future.
Our Vision
At YTU MASSUS, our vision is crystal clear: we aim to lead the way in transforming machining processes into environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable practices. Our goal is to leave a legacy of cleaner manufacturing for future generations by reducing power consumption, minimizing waste, and optimizing production costs.
Our Mission
Our mission is to pioneer innovative approaches within the realm of machining, striving to enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote human health and well-being. We relentlessly pursue advancements in cutting-edge machining techniques, with a focus on improving dimensional accuracy and surface quality. Simultaneously, we work towards creating a more sustainable industry by minimizing our ecological footprint and bolstering economic sustainability.
Our Core Values
- Innovation: We continually seek out novel ideas and technologies to drive the evolution of sustainable machining.
- Environmental Consciousness: We are committed to preserving nature and minimizing our environmental impact, prioritizing the health of our planet and people.
- Quality and Precision: We are unwavering in our pursuit of precision, striving to deliver the highest levels of dimensional accuracy and surface quality.
- Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: We foster collaboration with fellow researchers and industry professionals, advocating for the sharing of knowledge and experiences.
At YTU MASSUS Research Group, we are fueled by passion and dedication to shaping the future of machining for a sustainable and competitive industry. Get in touch with us because together, we can redefine the future of machining, one environmentally responsible innovation at a time.
Capabilities
Machines
01
FIRST MCV 300 Vertical CNC MILLING MACHINE
02
MYFORD CYLINDRICAL GRIDING MACHINE
03
TRENS SN 50C UNIVERSAL LATHE MACHINE
04
GOODWAY GA-230 CNC LATHE MACHINE
05
UMSO280 FULL AUTOMATIC BANDSAW MACHINE
Equipments
WERTE STN 15 MQL UNIT
Micro Lubrication System
WERTE DKN 25 MQL UNIT
Micro Lubrication System
Daihan WiseTis HG-15D
Digital Homogenizer
KISTLER 9257BA DYNAMOMETER
Cutting Force Measurement
MITUTOYO SURFTEST SJ-210
Surface Roughness Measurement
SOIF XJP-6A MICROSCOPE
Microscope
OPTRIS CTLASER 3M H1 PYROMETER
Cutting Temperature Measurement
Thermal G11420SD oven
Dry Air Sterilizer
Radwag PS 510R1
Precision Balance
ENTES ES3-80LS
Power and energy meter
Creality K1 MAX
3D Printer
Publications
2023
N. Khanna, G. Kshitij, M. Solanki, T. Bhatt, O. Patel, A. Uysal, M. Sarıkaya, In pursuit of sustainability in machining thin walled α‑titanium tubes: An industry supported study, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 36 e00647
2023
A. Hamdi, Y.F. Yapan, A. Uysal, H. Abderazek, Multi-objective analysis and optimization of energy aspects during dry and MQL turning of unreinforced polypropylene (PP): an approach based on ANOVA, ANN, MOWCA, and MOALO, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
2023
A.H. Akin, Y.F. Yapan, Y. Kusyj, V. Ivanov, A. Uysal, Surface Roughness Assessment After Milling of Pure and Carbon Black Reinforced Polypropylene Materials, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
2023
E. Saatçi, Y.F. Yapan, M. Uslu Uysal, A. Uysal, Orthogonal turning of AISI 310S austenitic stainless steel under hybrid nanofluid-assisted MQL and a sustainability optimization using NSGA-II and TOPSIS, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 36 e00628
2023
B. Oussama, Y.F. Yapan, A. Uysal, C. Abdelhakim, N. Mourad, Assessment of turning AISI 316L stainless steel under MWCNT-reinforced nanofluid-assisted MQL and optimization of process parameters by NSGA-II and TOPSIS, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 127 3855–3868
2023
E. Usluer, U. Emiroğlu, Y.F. Yapan, G. Kshitij, N. Khanna, M. Sarıkaya, A. Uysal, Investigation on the effect of hybrid nanofluid in MQL condition in orthogonal turning and a sustainability assessment, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 36 e00618
2022
Ö.C. Akbay, E. Bahçe, A. Uysal, İ. Gezer, Productıon and Cleaning of Lattice Structures Used in the Space and Aerospace Industry with Metal Additive Manufacturing Method, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 31 6310–6321
2021
Y. Touggui, S. Belhadi, A. Uysal, M. Temmar, M.A. Yallese, A comparative study on performance of cermet and coated carbide inserts in straight turning AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 112 241–260
2021
A. Uysal, I.S. Jawahir, Analysis of slip-line model for serrated chip formation in orthogonal machining of AISI 304 stainless steel under various cooling/ lubricating conditions, Journal of Manufacturing Processes 67 447-460
2021
Y. Touggui, A. Uysal, U. Emiroglu, S. Belhadi, M. Temmar, Evaluation of MQL performances using various nanofluids in turning of AISI 304 stainless steel, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 115 3983–3997
2021
E. Emir, E. Bahçe, A. Uysal, Effect of Octet-Truss Lattice Transition Geometries on Mechanical Properties, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 30 9370–9376
2019
A. Uysal, I.S. Jawahir, A slip-line model for serrated chip formation in machining of stainless steel and validation, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 101 2449–2464
2018
A. Uysal, Effects of nano graphene particles on surface roughness and cutting temperature during MQL milling of AISI 430 stainless steel, Materials Testing 60 533-537
2017
A. Uysal, Surface Roughness in Nanofluid Minimum Quantity Lubrication Milling of AISI 430 Ferritic Stainless Steel, Journal of Testing and Evaluation 45 933-939
Other
7.1%
Q4
14.3%
Q1
28.6%
Q2
7.1%
Q3
42.9%
Projects
01
Sustainable Milling of Austenitic and Martensitic Stainless Steels with MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) Method Using Nanofluid
Project Supported by TUBITAK
06/2014-07/2015
02
Investigation of the Effects of Process Parameters on Cutting Performance in Drilling of Electrically Conductive Polymer Composite Materials
Project Supported by Hıgher Educatıon Instıtutıons
04/2014-04/2016
03
Development of Epoxy Based Adhesives with Nano Graphene and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Doped and Their Use in Cutting Tools
Project Supported by Hıgher Educatıon Instıtutıons
09/2015-10/2018
04
Investigation, Modelling and Optimization of Sustainable Machining of Biomedical Ti-6Al-7Nb Alloy with Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Nano Graphene Reinforced Nanofluid Based MQL Method
Project Supported by TUBITAK
04/2023-04/2025
05
Investigation of Sustainable Rolling Burnishing Process with Minimum Quantity Lubrication Using Hybrid Nanofluid
Project Supported by Hıgher Educatıon Instıtutıons
04/2023-04/2025
06
Investigation of Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Sustainable Machining of Titanium Alloy with Minimum Quantity Lubrication Method Using Hybrid Nanofluid
Project Supported by Hıgher Educatıon Instıtutıons
06/2022-04/2025
07
Investigation of Ti6Al7Nb Alloy Turning Performance by Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted MQL Method
Project Supported by Hıgher Educatıon Instıtutıons
06/2023-12/2024
Members
Coordinator
Coordinator Assistant
Research Assistant in Mech. Eng. Dept.
Yıldız Technical University
ytu COLLABORATIONS
natıonal COLLABORATIONS
Internatıonal COLLABORATIONS
Researcher
Prof.Dr. in Mech. & Manuf. Eng. Dept.
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Researcher
Prof.Dr. in Manuf. Eng., Mach. & Tools Dept.
Sumy State University, Ukraine
Graduated Students
BSc degree
Enes Usluer
Kerim Türkeli
Ahmet Hakan Akın
MSc degree
Emirhan Saatçi
Utku Demir
PhD degree
Youssef Touggui - Visiting PhD student (Algeria)
Oussama Benkhalifa - Visiting PhD student (Algeria)
Sabrina Haoues - Visiting PhD student (Algeria)
Contact
ADRESS
Yıldız Technical University, Mechanical Engineering Department, E3 Block, 34349, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkiye
e-maıl
massus.ytu@gmail.com
Prof. Dr. Alper UYSAL: auysal@yildiz.edu.tr