Recent Advances in Plastic Forming of Metals
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 October 2026 | Viewed by 202
Editors
Interests: FBG sensing-based intelligent condition monitoring for high-end equipment
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2. School of Automotive Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Interests: precision forming; fine blanking process; servo controlling system
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plastic forming of metals is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing and drives continuous innovation in key industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, and precision engineering. With rapid progress in materials science, process innovation, and smart technologies, the field is undergoing transformative developments. This Special Issue, titled ‘Recent Advances in Plastic Forming of Metals,’ seeks to capture these breakthroughs by compiling leading-edge research and promoting scholarly dialogue and technological advancement. We welcome contributions on themes including, but not limited to, the following:
- Advanced lightweight alloys (e.g., high-strength steel, titanium, aluminum, and magnesium alloys; nickel-based, cobalt-based, for aerospace engines and gas turbines) under cold, warm, and hot forming conditions, focusing on advanced processes, microstructure design, and service behavior mechanisms (under high temperature, corrosion, and fatigue conditions);
- Precision micro-forming for micro- and nano-scale components;
- Externally assisted forming techniques (e.g., electric, magnetic, acoustic fields) for extreme performance enhancement;
- Multi-physics modeling and simulation for process design and optimization;
- AI-driven and digital-twin-enabled intelligent forming control and quality prediction;
- Hybrid and integrated manufacturing combining additive and conventional plastic forming processes.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies from researchers and engineers worldwide. This Issue aims to present a comprehensive snapshot of current trends, connect research with industrial applications, and collectively steer the field toward more efficient, precise, and sustainable manufacturing futures.
Dr. Wenting Wei
Prof. Dr. Yanxiong Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metal plastic forming
- advanced lightweight alloys
- externally assisted forming
- micro/nano forming
- multi-physics simulation
- intelligent forming manufacturing
- additive-plastic hybrid manufacturing
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