Milan Rakita

Journal Papers

1. Zhang, J., Blowers, K. M., Zhao, X., Vian, C., Rakita, M., Han, Q. 2021. "Evaluation of the Cooling Efficiency of Pulse Spray for High-Pressure Die Casting Processes", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 112, No. 11-12, pp. 3377–3388
2. Han, H., Wang, S., Rakita, M., Wang, Y., Han, Q., Xu, Q. 2018. "Effect of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Compounds on the Characteristics of Walnut Shells", Food and Nutrition Sciences, Vol. 9, 1304-1045
3. Rakita, M., Han, Q. 2017. "Influence of Pressure Field on the Primary Nucleation in Solidification Processing", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, Vol. 48, pp. 2232-2244
4. Yin, F., Rakita, M., Hu, S., Sertse, H., Han, Q. 2017. "In-situ Method to Produce Nanograined Metallic Powders/Flakes Via Ultrasonic Shot Peening", Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 26, pp. 393-398
5. Yin, F., Rakita, M., Hu, S., Han, Q. 2017. "Overview of Ultrasonic Shot Peening", Surface Engineering, doi: 10.1080/02670844.2017.1278838
6. Yin, F., Han, Q., Rakita, M., Wang, X. 2015. "Numerical Modeling and Experimental Approach for Shot Velocity Evaluation during Ultrasonic Shot Peening", International Journal of Computational Materials Science and Surface Engineering, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 97-110
7. Yin, F., Han, Q., Rakita, M., Wang, X., Hua, L. 2014. "Numerical Modeling and Experimental Approach for Surface Roughness Evaluation During Ultrasonic Shot Peening Process", Computational Materials Science, Vol. 92, pp. 28-35
8. Rakita, M., Liu, Y., Yin, F., Wang, M., Han, Q. 2013. “Ultrasonic Shot Peening”, International Journal of Computational Materials Science and Surface Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 189-209
9. Liu, Z.W., Rakita, M., Han, Q., Li, J.G. 2012. “A Developed Method for Fabricating In Situ TiCp/Mg Composites by Using Quick Preheating Treatment and Ultrasonic Vibration”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Vol. 43, No. 6, pp. 2116-2124
10. Liu, Z.W., Rakita, M., Han, Q., Li, J.G. 2011. “Microstructural Evolution of Reinforcements in the Remelting In Situ TiC/Al-12Si Composites Treated by Ultrasonic Vibrations”, Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 46, Iss. 10, pp. 1674-1678
11. Kakaš, D., Škorić, B., Rakita, M. 2004. “Tribological Behavior of Duplex Coating Improved by Ion Implantation”, Thin Solid Films, Vol. 459, Iss. 1-2, pp. 152-155
12. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Bibić, N., Rakita, M. 2004. “Microstructural Studies of TiN Coatings Prepared by PVD and IBAD”, Surface Science, Vol. 566-568, Pt. 1, pp. 40-44
13. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Rakita, M., Bibić, N., Peruško, D. 2004. “Structure, Hardness and Adhesion of TiN Coatings Deposited by PVD and IBAD on Nitrited Steels”, Vacuum, Vol. 76, Iss. 2-3, pp. 169-172

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings

1. Eisazadeh, H., Jovanovic, V., & Rakita, M. (2019). "Teaching Introduction to Welding in Undergraduate Engineering Technology Program", ASEE
2. Han, Q., Yin, F., Rakita, M., Zhang, J., Blowers, K., & Vian, C. (2019). "Comparison of Lube applications: Continuous and Pulse Spray"', Chicago: The North American Die Casting Association
3. Evans, J. J., Huston, D. H., & Rakita, M. (2018). "Early Development of a Broad Competency-Based Transdisciplinary Engineering Technology Program", ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration
4. Blowers, K., Rakita, M., Koehler, A., Lee, D., Linda, M., Han, Q. & Daugherty, C. (2017). "Lube residuals on die surface using pulsed spray methods", Chicago: The North American Die Casting Association
5. Blowers, K., Rakita, M., Koehler, A., Lee, D., Linda, M., Han, Q., Gettinger, D., & Hughes, A. (2017). "Optimizing die cooling using pulsed spray", Chicago: The North American Die Casting Association
6. Rakita, M., Blowers, K., Doak, C., McDonald, T., Han, Q., Vian, C., & Xu, Y. (2016). "Decreasing the Consumption of Die Lube with the High-Frequency Pulsed Spraying", North American Die Casting Association
7. Rakita, M., Han, Q., Liu, Z. 2013. “Strain Rate as a Predictor of Hot Tearing Tendency in AZ 91 Magnesium Alloy”, AFS Transactions, Vol. 121, pp. 467-472 (Best Paper Award, Mg Division, American Foundry Society CastExpo ’13 and 117th Metalcasting Congress, April 6-9, 2013, St. Louis, Missouri, USA)
8. Rakita, M., Han, Q. 2009. “Simulation of Solidification Defects for Prediction of Dross Formation in Aluminum 5182 Remelt Secondary Ingot”. Proceedings of the ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference MSEC 2009 (October 4-7, 2009, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA), Vol. 1, pp. 365-372
9. Rakita, M., Kakaš, D., Škorić, B., Tomović, M., Han, Q., Jackson, M. 2009. “S-Type Cultivator Tines Which Comply With ISO Standard: FEM Analysis of Stresses and Manufacturing Issues”. Proceedings of the ASME  International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference MSEC 2009 (October 4-7, 2009West Lafayette, Indiana, USA), Vol. 1, pp. 373-380
10. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Rakita, M. 2005. “Some Tribological Aspects of the Duplex Coatings with Additional Ion Bombardment”, Proceedings of the ASME World Tribology Congress III (September 12-16, 2005, Washington, USA), paper WTC2005-64218, pp. 513-514
11. Kakaš, D., Rakita, M., Škorić, B., Novakov, T., Šiljegović, M., Dobrosavljević, A., Spasojević, V., Mitrić, M., Ivković, B. 2005. “Application of IBAD for Duplex Coatings on Carburized Steel”, Proceedings of Vacuum Electron Ion Technologies VEIT (September 12-16, 2005, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria), pp. 88
12. Kakaš, D., Novakov, T., Škorić, B., Rakita, M. “Ion Beam Surface Modification of Different Tool Steels by Krypton Implantation”, Proceedings of Vacuum Electron Ion Technologies VEIT (September 12-16, 2005,Sunny Beach, Bulgaria), pp. 41
13. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Rakita, M. 2005. “Structural, Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of TiN Coatings with Subsequent Ion Implantation”, Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interfaces Analysis ECASIA (September 25-30, 2005, Vienna, Austria), pp. 112
14. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Rakita, M. 2005. “Tribological and Microstructural Studies of TiN Coatings Prepared by PVD and IBAD”, 12th International Metallurgy-Materials Congress (September 28-October 2, 2005, Istanbul, Turkey)
15. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Rakita, M. 2005. “Characteristics of Coatings Deposited by PVD and IBAD on Nitrited Steels”, 8th International Symposium Interdisciplinary Regional Research, (Szeged, Hungary)
16. Kakaš, D., Novakov, T., Škorić, B., Rakita, M., Gregor, M. 2005. “Ion Implantation of Krypton into the Surface Layer of Tool Steels”, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference BALKANTRIB 05 (June 15-18, 2005, Kragujevac, Serbia), pp. 209
17. Kakaš, D., Škorić, B., Novakov, T., Rakita, M., Bohne, W., Gregor, M., Nešković, N., Dobrosavljević, A. 2005. “Nanomodification of Steel Surface by Krypton”, 1st International Workshop on Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (November 15-18, 2005, Belgrade, Serbia), pp. 186
18. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Rakita, M., Novakov, T. 2005. “Characterization of IBAD Coatings with Additional Ion Bombardment”, Eight TESLA Workshop: Nanoscience and Biomedicine with Ion Beams (April 18-20 2005, Belgrade, Serbia), pp. 39
19. Rakita, M., Kakaš, D., Škorić, B., Novakov, T. 2005. “Deposition of Industrial Scale Hard Coatings by IBAD”, Eight TESLA Workshop: Nanoscience and Biomedicine with Ion Beams (April 18-20 2005, Belgrade, Serbia), pp. 38
20. Kakaš, D., Novakov, T., Škorić, B., Rakita, M. 2005. “Modification of different steel surface layers by krypton ion implantation”, Eight TESLA Workshop: Nanoscience and Biomedicine with Ion Beams (April 18-20 2005, Belgrade, Serbia), pp. 37
21. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Rakita, M. 2004. “Microstructural and Tribological Characterization of Duplex Coatings with Additional Ion Bombardment”, 14th Congress of International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering, (October 26-28, 2004, Shanghai, China), pp. 1229
22. Kakaš, D., Škorić, B., Rakita, M. “Influence of Additional Ion Bombardment by Nitrogen on Characteristics of Duplex Coatings”, 10th Joint Vacuum Conference, Portorož, Slovenia (September 28-October 2, 2004), pp. 47
23. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Rakita, M. 2003. “Influence of Ion Implantation on Wear Behavior of Duplex Coatings”, 8th International Tribology Conference (October 8-10, 2003, Belgrade, Serbia), pp. 121
24. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Bibić, N., Rakita, M. “Microstructural Studies of TiN Coatings Prepared by PVD and IBAD”, 22th European Conference on Surface Science (September 7-12, Prague, Czech Republic)
25. Kakaš, D., Škorić, B., Rakita, M. “Tribological Behavior of Duplex Coating Improved by Ion Implantation”, 8th European Vacuum Congress (June 23-26, 2003, Berlin, Germany), pp. 158
26. Škorić, B., Kakaš, D., Rakita, M., Bibić, N., Peruško, D. 2004. “Structure, Hardness and Adhesion of TiN Coatings Deposited by PVD and IBAD on Nitrited Steels”, International Summer School on Vacuum, Electron, and Ion Technologies VEIT 2003 (September 15-19, 2003, Varna, Bulgaria)