Recent Advances in Forming Processes of Lightweight Metals

Dear Colleagues,

Lightweight metals (e.g., aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and their alloys) are highlighted as a sustainable material that has the ability to reduce environmental burdens as a result of their application in electric vehicles, aircrafts, trains, etc., in addition to their recyclability. A low energy consumption and high functionality is needed in casting and recycling. Environmentally friendly forming processes are used to minimize the quantity of lubricants that are used. High cost-competitiveness is required to reduce the number of steps in fabrication, as well as to avoid adhesive wear. 

In this Special Issue, we welcome articles that focus on the following areas:

• Casting: Direct fabrication of fine-grained titanium via highly conductive crucibles.
• Extrusion: Direct recycling of used drag-packing aluminum sheets to product via advanced extrusion.
• Application: Fabrication of medical magnesium clips for degradation after surgical preparations.
• Forming: Gelling-free, dry, and near-net shaping of titanium eyeglass frame parts.

Prof. Dr. Tatsuhiko Aizawa
Guest Editor

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