Modeling, Optimization, and Machinability Assessment of Metal Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Continuous improvements in the machinability of metallic materials are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and quality of manufacturing processes. This Special Issue focuses on advanced approaches to modeling, optimization, and testing that enable precise evaluation of the machinability of various metallic materials. Contributions will provide insights into the use of novel testing methods and modern intelligent and evolutionary data mining techniques for machinability assessment. Special attention will be given to developing models for rapid machinability prediction and implementing advanced control systems that facilitate fast and cost-effective machinability evaluation.

Contributions presenting new, innovative, rapid, and cost-efficient approaches for assessing the machinability of steels, which can be directly applied in the steel manufacturing industry, are highly encouraged. Implementing these approaches would reduce the costs associated with machinability evaluation by enabling more frequent and affordable assessments than traditional labor-intensive, time-consuming, and costly tests.

The articles in this issue will shed light on the latest trends and innovations in the machining industry, focusing on optimizing machining processes and improving the machinability of materials.

Prof. Dr. Uroš Župerl
Guest Editor

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