Forming and Processing Technologies of Lightweight Metal Materials
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 April 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: hot stamping; boron steel; aluminum alloy; coating; characterization; microstructure; hydrogen induced delayed fracture; numerical simulation
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Dear Colleagues,
Forming technologies used to manufacture lightweight metal materials are experiencing profound transformations. Conventional plastic forming processes, such as stamping, deep drawing and bending, face numerous challenges when processing lightweight materials including aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys and titanium alloys. The anisotropic characteristics of materials can present difficulties in controlling forming accuracy and lead to severe springback. Titanium and magnesium alloys exhibit high chemical reactivity, rendering them susceptible to oxidation and grain coarsening during high-temperature forming processes. To address these challenges, this Special Issue aims to compile the latest research achievements regarding forming and processing technologies for lightweight metal materials, covering various aspects including advanced plastic forming techniques, precision machining, additive manufacturing, surface treatment, and joining technologies. Through an in-depth investigation of critical issues such as microstructural evolution mechanisms, process parameter optimization and numerical simulation analysis, this Special Issue provides theoretical guidance and technical support for the efficient forming and precision processing of lightweight metal materials.
This Special Issue explores topics including, but not limited to, the following: novel forming processes, machining parameter optimization, microstructural control, performance prediction models, and intelligent manufacturing technology applications. Its research findings will provide important references for promoting the widespread application of lightweight metal materials across various industrial sectors and achieving integrated material–process–performance optimization.
Dr. Zhiqiang Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- lightweight metal materials
- advanced forming techniques
- precision machining
- additive manufacturing
- numerical simulation
- process optimization
- microstructural evolution
- intelligent manufacturing
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