High Performance Machining of Metallic Materials
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editor
Interests: CNC machining; machining; lubrication; titanium alloys; materials; mechanical behavior of materials; tribology; mechanical properties; nano ceramics; alloys
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Metals focuses on the latest advancements, challenges, and innovations in high-performance machining (HPM) of metallic materials —a critical field that bridges advanced material development and industrial manufacturing. The scope of accepted manuscripts encompasses fundamental research and industrial applications: it includes studies on HPM of diverse metallic systems (e.g., high-strength steels, titanium alloys, magnesium alloys, and metal matrix composites), exploration of cutting mechanisms (such as chip formation, tool–workpiece interaction, and thermal-mechanical behavior at the cutting zone), optimization of process parameters (e.g., cutting speed, feed rate, depth of cut and cooling strategies), and development of advanced tools (e.g., coated carbide tools, ceramic tools, and ultra-hard cubic boron nitride tools).
Over recent decades, HPM has evolved from a focus on “efficiency enhancement” to integrating “precision control,” “sustainability,” and “intelligence.” Early efforts centered on boosting cutting speeds for mass production. Now, the field prioritizes minimizing material waste via high-precision machining, reducing environmental impact through dry/near-dry cutting, and leveraging AI and in situ monitoring for adaptive process control. This Special Issue captures this evolution, featuring work that addresses the unique challenges of machining high-performance metals (e.g., poor machinability of heat-resistant superalloys) and paves the way for smarter, more sustainable manufacturing.
Prof. Dr. Rosemar Batista
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- high performance machining (HPM)
- metallic materials
- cutting mechanisms
- process optimization
- advanced cutting tools
- precision control
- sustainable machining
- intelligent machining
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