Laser Processing of Metallic Material

Dear Colleagues,

Laser processing technology is widely used in cutting, drilling, welding, marking, surface treatment, and 3D printing of metallic materials, with advantages such as high precision, high efficiency, low thermal impact, and environmental protection. Its core advantages include high precision, efficiency, and flexibility; energy conservation; environmental protection; and wide applicability. Currently, laser processing technology is developing towards achieving higher power, shorter pulse width, and greater intelligence. With technological progress and cost reduction, laser processing will play a more important role in the field of metallic material processing, thereby providing strong technical support for the transformation and upgrade of the manufacturing industry. The application of laser processing in fields such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics continues to expand, gradually replacing traditional processes and becoming a key technology in advanced manufacturing.

For this Special Issue, we welcome articles that focus on new laser processing methods for metallic materials and their influence on the final products’ performance. Research on improving laser processing efficiency or surface quality of metal materials through process innovation or multi-energy field fusion is especially welcome.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Kaibo Xia
Dr. Lan Chen
Dr. Xinzhou Zhang
Guest Editors

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