Metal Additive Manufacturing by Selective Laser Melting
A special issue of Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (ISSN 2504-4494).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editors
Interests: metal additive manufacturing; laser powder bed fusion; multi-material additive manufacturing; post-processing; corrosion resistance enhancement; surface modification
Interests: metal additive manufacturing; modelling and simulation; post-processing; ultra-precision machining; microstructure
Interests: ultraprecision machining; additive manufacturing and its post-processing
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Dear Colleague,
Selective Laser Melting (SLM), also referred to as laser powder bed fusion, constitutes a revolutionary technique for producing intricate metal components. This method provides exceptional design flexibility and efficient material utilization, making it increasingly prevalent in aerospace, biomedical, and automotive industries.
In this Special Issue, we aim to comprehensively review recent advancements, unresolved challenges, and emerging opportunities associated with SLM technology. We will delve into the fundamental principles and practical applications of SLM from multidisciplinary perspectives, including materials science, laser-material interactions, in situ monitoring and process engineering. Particular emphasis will be placed on experimental investigations, data-driven approaches and numerical simulations aimed at enhancing the mechanical properties, wear resistance, corrosion resistance, microstructure control and overall forming quality of manufactured parts. Additionally, contributions addressing post-processing techniques to refine the surface characteristics or improve the part functionality of additively manufactured components are also highly encouraged.
Dr. Cuiling Zhao
Dr. Yun Yang
Dr. Hao Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- selective laser melting
- field assisted additive manufacturing
- microstructure control
- process monitoring
- property improvement
- process optimization
- material–laser interaction
- surface finish enhancement
- hybrid manufacturing
- in situ monitoring
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