Precision Machining of Metallic Materials
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Structural Integrity of Metals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: precision machining; surface integrity; metrology and dimensional accuracy; machine learning; sustainable manufacturing
Interests: non-conventional machining; additive manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing engineering; surface quality
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The continuous demand for higher accuracy, improved surface integrity, and the need to address growing environmental challenges in metallic component production has positioned precision machining as a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. Advances in cutting tools, metrology, control systems, and computational modelling have transformed the capabilities of conventional and hybrid machining processes, enabling the production of components with micro- and nanometric tolerances and superior functional performance. Moreover, the integration of digital technologies, such as machine learning, sensor-based monitoring, and digital twins, has opened new pathways toward intelligent and sustainable manufacturing.
This Special Issue aims to compile recent research and reviews addressing the latest achievements, trends, and challenges in precision machining of metallic materials. Contributions may include experimental investigations, analytical or numerical modelling, tool and process optimization, and innovative process monitoring strategies. Studies focused on sustainability, process automation, and data-driven control are particularly encouraged.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, precision and ultra-precision machining of metallic materials, hybrid and assisted processes (laser, cryogenic, and ultrasonic, among others), tool wear and coating behaviour, surface integrity and dimensional accuracy, metrological characterisation, and the application of artificial intelligence in machining optimization. Through this collection, we aim to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the actual situation in precision machining and to outline future directions for the advanced and sustainable manufacturing of metals.
Prof. Dr. Sergio Martín-Béjar
Dr. Fermin Bañon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- precision machining
- metallic materials
- surface integrity
- sustainable manufacturing
- environmental challenges
- hybrid processes
- tool wear
- metrology
- process optimization
- artificial intelligence
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