Laser-Assisted Ultra-Precision Machining
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D：Materials and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: laser-based additive manufacturing; corrosion; metallurgy; ceramic; polymers; tribocorrosion; tribology; laser processing; molecular dynamic simulation; polishing process
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Interests: aluminium alloys; microstructure; laser welding; metal additive manufacturing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, entitled “Laser-Assisted Ultra-Precision Machining”, aims to present the latest advances regarding laser-based micro- and nano-machining techniques, as well as their impact on the surface and bulk properties of a wide range of materials, including metals, ceramics, organic polymers, and composites. Contributions are particularly encouraged that explore the effect of laser processing on the chemical (e.g., corrosion resistance, wettability, and adhesion) and physical (e.g., hardness, mechanical properties, wear, and friction resistance) properties of the material. In addition to these topics, studies investigating the effect of laser assistance on the electrical properties of the materials are also welcome. Additionally, manuscripts focusing on laser hybrid machining processes, where the laser is employed in conjunction with other advanced technologies, are considered relevant and appropriate for this Special Issue.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but it is not limited to, the following topics:
laser polishing; laser dressing; laser surface texturing; laser shot peening; laser cutting; abrasive jet polishing assisted by lasers; electrochemical discharge machining assisted by lasers; water jet machining assisted by lasers.
Dr. Juan Ignacio Ahuir-Torres
Dr. Hiren R. Kotadia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser assistant
- laser polishing
- laser cutting
- laser surface texturing
- laser processing
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