Machinability of Metallic Materials and Composites

Dear Colleagues,

There is a continuous growing interest in the development and use of advanced metallic and nonmetallic materials. Some of these materials contain hard reinforcing elements and phases, which improve their mechanical and field properties but are not necessarily easy to machine. These new materials call for the use of advanced cutting tools (materials, geometry, and coatings) for which optimal, economical, and safe machining parameters and conditions are still to be developed for metal cutting industries. The part quality and surface integrity also need to be investigated to understand the impact of metal cutting on the machined part. This Special Issue therefore aims to publish new and novel research work on the machining and machinability of these advanced metallic materials and composites. All aspects of machinability are considered in this Special Issue: forces, power, tool wear and tool life, part quality and integrity, tool geometry and tool performance, chip formation, air quality, burr formation and edge finishing, etc. Predicting the machinability as a function of workpiece material properties, and microstructures, as well as developing quick-tool life and machinability testing methods is welcome. We will consider traditional and nontraditional processes, hybrid processes, and articles using machinability data to improve or optimise machining processes.

Prof. Victor Songmene
Guest Editor

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