Processing Technology of Wear-Resistant Metallic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The functional performance of components in dynamic systems is generally subjected to wear and friction. The modification of the wear mechanisms is highly associated with surface modification processes, which are continuously immersed in processes of innovation and improvement in manufacturing processes. However, specific properties and characteristics can make the processing of wear-resistant metallic materials difficult, decreasing the process performance.

The Special Issue proposed by Metals on Processing Technology of Wear-Resistant Metallic Materials could help engineers and scientists share their recent studies and research to find innovative ideas for new challenges. This Special Issue will publish outstanding papers presenting cutting-edge advances in this field. The main subjects covered by this Special Issue are based on the following research topics:

• High-efficiency processing methods for wear-resistant metallic materials.
• Surface modification techniques for the reduction in friction and wear effects.
• Efficient processing of complex materials.
• Innovations in processing technology of wear-resistant metallic materials (tools, characterization, etc.).
• Improvement in the surface-lubricated retention for the reduction in wear and friction damage.
• Innovations on tests and evaluation of wear-resistant surfaces and materials.
• Improvement in sustainability of processing technology of wear-resistant surfaces.
• Impact of the wear-resistant improvement on the process performance.
• Applications and study case investigation of processing technologies of wear-resistant metallic materials.

Dr. Moises Batista
Dr. Irene Del Sol
Dr. Juan Manuel Vazquez Martinez
Guest Editors

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• wear-resistant
• advanced processing technologies
• lubrication
• friction coefficient
• surface characterization
• wear mechanisms
• surface modification
• tribological applications