Machining and Machinability of Advanced Materials and Composites

Dear Colleagues,

There is continuous growing interest in the development and use of advanced metallic and non-metallic materials. Some of these materials contain hard reinforcing elements and phases that 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, edge finishing, etc. Predicting 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 non-traditional processes, finishing processes, polishing, grinding, hybrid processes, and articles using machinability data to improve or optimize the machining process conditions and parameters. Research works on the finishing of additive manufactured parts, as well as edge finishing, deburring, and tailoring the material design for improved machinability, will also be considered.

Prof. Dr. Victor Songmene
Prof. Dr. Fawzy Hosny Samuel
Guest Editors

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