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Advanced Machining and Technologies in Materials Science

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 424

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Institute of Robots and Machine Design, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Military University of Technology, 2 Gen. S. Kaliskiego St., 00-908 Warsaw, Poland
Interests: additive manufacturing; mechanical properties of polymers and metals; fatigue and fracture of polymers and metals
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to present groundbreaking developments in advanced manufacturing processes, precision manufacturing, and innovative material applications. The scope of this Special Issue includes high-performance machining techniques, additive and hybrid manufacturing, advanced coatings and tool materials, smart manufacturing, automation, and sustainable machining processes. We welcome experimental, theoretical, and computational studies that push the boundaries of modern machining and material sciences. A key aspect of these advancements is the development and application of innovative materials with superior properties. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to promote knowledge regarding the enhancement of machining efficiency via the achievement of exceptional hardness and wear resistance, improving the longevity of tools by reducing friction and thermal effects, and developing materials that offer high strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability.  This Special Issue explores the interplay between material properties and manufacturing techniques, driving innovation toward more efficient, precise, and sustainable production.

Dr. Janusz Kluczyński
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Keywords

  • advanced manufacturing
  • additive manufacturing
  • hybrid technologies
  • high-speed machining
  • production technologies, precision manufacturing

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Laser Surface Hardening of Carburized Steels: A Review of Process Parameters and Application in Gear Manufacturing
by Janusz Kluczyński, Katarzyna Jasik, Jakub Łuszczek and Jakub Pokropek
Materials 2025, 18(15), 3623; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18153623 - 1 Aug 2025
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This article provides a comprehensive overview of recent studies concerning laser heat treatment (LHT) of structural and tool steels, with particular attention to the 21NiCrMo2 steel used for carburized gear wheels. Analysis includes the influence of critical laser processing conditions—including power output, motion [...] Read more.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of recent studies concerning laser heat treatment (LHT) of structural and tool steels, with particular attention to the 21NiCrMo2 steel used for carburized gear wheels. Analysis includes the influence of critical laser processing conditions—including power output, motion speed, spot size, and focusing distance—on surface microhardness, hardening depth, and microstructure development. The findings indicate that the energy density is the dominant factor that affects the outcomes of LHT. Optimal results, in the form of a high surface microhardness and a sufficient depth of hardening, were achieved within the energy density range of 80–130 J/mm2, allowing for martensitic transformation while avoiding defects such as melting or cracking. At densities below 50 J/mm2, incomplete hardening occurred with minimal microhardness improvement. On the contrary, densities exceeding 150–180 J/mm2 caused surface overheating and degradation. For carburized 21NiCrMo2 steel, the most effective parameters included 450–1050 W laser power, 1.7–2.5 mm/s scanning speed, and 2.0–2.3 mm beam diameter. The review confirms that process control through energy-based parameters allows for reliable prediction and optimization of LHT for industrial applications, particularly in components exposed to cyclic loads. Full article
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