Rolling and Forming of Alloys and Steels
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Metal Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2026 | Viewed by 192
Special Issue Editor
Interests: advanced rolling techniques; forming processes; high-performance materials; tooling design; circular economy in manufacturing; alloy development; microstructure optimization; computational modeling
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Dear Colleagues,
With industries striving for lighter, stronger, and more durable components, the precision and versatility offered by advanced rolling and forming techniques are more critical than ever. The advancement of rolling and forming technologies for alloys and steels continues to be a pivotal aspect of modern metallurgy, reflecting the need for increased efficiency and performance in material processing. Among them, the iterative process of systematically upgrading alloys and steel materials constitutes a key pillar of contemporary materials science and engineering development. The fundamental driving force lies in simultaneously enhancing the energy efficiency of processing, the controllable consistency of microstructure and performance, and the service reliability of the final products. Rolling and forming, as typical thermo-mechanical–organizational coupled plastic forming processes, directly determine the macroscopic geometric configuration, surface quality integrity, and service function boundaries of materials. The deep integration of advanced process strategies and digital enabling technologies not only helps manufacturers achieve precise control over dimensional accuracy but also significantly reduces the comprehensive energy consumption per unit product.
This Special Issue invites original research that systematically investigates the impact of key process parameters such as deformation temperature, strain rate, strain path, and tooling configuration on the microstructure, properties, and performance of rolled and formed alloys and steels. We particularly welcome studies that enhance predictive capabilities through advanced computational modeling techniques like crystal plasticity finite element modeling and phase-field simulations, as well as research focused on sustainability aspects including energy optimization, emission reduction, and circularity in process design. By integrating cutting-edge advancements and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between academia and industry, this Special Issue aims to accelerate the development of next-generation rolling and forming technologies for high-performance metallurgical manufacturing.
Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Jianchao Han
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- rolling technology
- forming innovation
- alloys and steels
- digital manufacturing
- process optimization
- computational modeling
- advanced applications
- sustainability in metallurgy
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