Advances in Lightweight Material Forming Technology

Dear Colleagues,

Lightweight metal material forming technology plays a significant role in the fields of aerospace, automotives, and electronics. The theory of and the technology enabling liquid metal forming, metal semi-solid forming, metal plastic forming, metal connection, and metal powder forming have been established. On this basis, researchers have developed advanced forming technologies including die casting, squeeze casting, additive manufacturing, rolling, forging, extrusion, and electric field/magnetic field/ultrasonic-assisted forming technology, etc. For example, integrated die casting technology for large and complex Al alloy components provides important support for the development of automobiles. The forming technology also relies on the comprehensive properties of the metal materials. Good forming techniques are crucial for controlling the shape and performance of components. Therefore, advances in lightweight material forming technology are topical issues being addressed by researchers around the world.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide the readers of Metals with the recent advances in lightweight material forming technology. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses the forming technology of Al alloys, Mg alloys, Ti alloys, and Al/Mg/Ti matrix composites, the use of advanced characterization methods, the effects of the microstructure on properties, and the discovery of novel phenomenological aspects or mechanisms. We welcome both reviews and research articles.

Dr. Minqiang Gao
Guest Editor

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• lightweight material
• forming technology
• composition design
• process optimization
• microstructure evolution
• comprehensive property
• characterization method
• mechanism analysis