Influence of Processing Parameters on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Metals
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 70
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Interests: the relationship between processing parameter microstructures and the mechanical properties of metals; microstructure analysis of metals with light and scanning electron microscopy; additively manufactured metals; advanced high-strength steels; in situ testing
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Dear Colleagues,
The influence of processing parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of metals is one of the key areas of research in materials science. The microstructure, which includes features such as grain size, phase fraction, morphology or distribution, porosity, and texture, has a direct effect on mechanical properties, such as strength, hardness, ductility, and fatigue resistance. Different processing parameters—whether related to forming, heat treatment, or advanced manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing—can significantly affect these characteristics. By carefully controlling these parameters, it is possible to design metals with specific properties suited to various applications, such as high strength, corrosion resistance, or good formability. Optimizing processing parameters is essential in the manufacturing of structural materials, especially in advanced materials and alloy design. This Special Issue welcomes articles focusing on the description and analysis of the effect of processing parameters of various technologies, such as forming, welding, heat treatment, and additive manufacturing, on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the metals. Conventionally produced and additively manufactured bulk metal materials, surface layers, or metal powders are considered suitable materials for this special issue.
Prof. Dr. Ludmila Kučerová
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- processing parameters
- microstructure
- mechanical properties
- metals
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