Casting Process, Processing Deformation and Microstructure Optimization of Advanced Metallic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Metal casting, as a traditional foundational technology, can directly manufacture various complex components required in the automotive, aerospace and other fields. However, problems such as pores and coarse grains that may occur during the metal casting process affect the performance of materials. In addition, some special metals are processed and deformed to satisfy the needs of industrial applications. However, specific microstructure evolution also occurs during the process of processing and deformation, which affects the quality of the product. Therefore, understanding and controlling the microstructural evolution of metals and alloys during casting or deformation processes will be able to effectively control the mechanical properties of the material. Optimizing and regulating the casting process and deformation ability of metals is one of the important directions for the future development of metal materials.

All articles concerning high-strength titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, high-entropy alloys, aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, and their new casting methods or deformation technologies are welcome.

Dr. Guohuai Liu
Prof. Dr. Zhaodong Wang
Dr. Yanmei Li
Guest Editors

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• high-temperature alloy
• high-entropy alloys
• high-strength Al and Mg alloys
• new casting method
• grain refinement
• material and process modeling
• thermal deformation
• processing innovation