Recent Developments in Materials Processing for Modern Applications: Advancements and Challenges

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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iași, Romania
Interests: materials testing; dynamic loading; materials processing; mechanical properties; 3D printing; processes modeling; finite elements analysis simulations

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Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iași, Romania
Interests: microstructure; ceramic materials; scanning electron microscopy in materials science; energy dispersive spectroscopy in materials science; biocompatible and biodegradable materials; corrosion resistance; ferrous alloys; shape memory alloys; metallic and non-metallic layers
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Dear Colleagues,

From the perspectives of engineers, physicists, researchers, and scientists, we intend to analyze and discuss different modern topics of materials processing. The high potential of the enhancement of a material through processing (thermal or mechanical, forming; machining; joining; welding; laser processing; plasma processing; micro- and nano- processing) makes standard materials suitable for more applications. Actual activity in the domain presents a few problems connected to obtaining and processing metallic alloys, the modification of the surface state, and the characterization, modeling, and simulation of prototyping technologies. Based on the multiple possibilities of applying alloys with well-established production technologies by modifying their properties through various processing methods, this Special Issue is dedicated to showcasing the results obtained through various thermo-mechanical processes, specialized treatments, the sintering of materials obtained through 3D printing, or other processing processes implemented at the laboratory or industrial level.

This Special Issue of the Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing intends to focus on the most recent advances in obtaining and processing materials used in the industrial, automotive, chemical, or medical fields with improved performances.

Dr. Liviu Andrușcă
Dr. Nicanor Cimpoesu
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Keywords

  • microstructure
  • processing
  • thermo-mechanical processing
  • dual-phase materials

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Article
Compressive Strength Impact on Cut Depth of Granite During Abrasive Water Jet Machining
by Isam Qasem, La’aly A. Al-Samrraie and Khalideh Al Bkoor Alrawashdeh
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2025, 9(8), 262; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9080262 - 5 Aug 2025
Abstract
Background: Compared to the conventional method of machining granite, abrasive water jet machining (AWJM) offers several benefits, including flexible cutting mechanisms and machine efficiency, among other possible advantages. The high-speed particles carried by water remove the materials, preventing heat damage and maintaining the [...] Read more.
Background: Compared to the conventional method of machining granite, abrasive water jet machining (AWJM) offers several benefits, including flexible cutting mechanisms and machine efficiency, among other possible advantages. The high-speed particles carried by water remove the materials, preventing heat damage and maintaining the granite’s structure. Methods: Three types of granite with different compressive strengths are investigated in terms of the effects of pump pressure (P), traverse speed (T), and abrasive mass flow (A) on the cutting depth. Results: The results of the study demonstrated that the coarse-grained granite negatively affected the penetration depth, while the fine-grained granite produced a higher cutting depth. The value of an optimal depth of penetration was also generated; for example, the optimum depth obtained for Black Galaxy Granite, M1 (32.27 mm), was achieved at P = 300 MPa, T = 100 mm/min, and A = 180.59 g/min. Conclusions: In terms of processing parameters, the maximum penetration depth can be achieved in granite with a higher compressive strength. Full article
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