Processing, Manufacturing and Properties of Metal and Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

Processes is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed international journal committed to advancing the fundamental understanding and broader application of metals and alloys. This journal plays a critical role in bridging the gap between pure research and its practical application, serving as a crucial medium to share advancements, innovations, and breakthroughs in the fields of material science and engineering. Our scope encompasses a wide range of topics, from the processing of metals and alloys—including casting, forming, machining, and joining—to the exploration of their properties and performance under various conditions. We also delve into innovative manufacturing methods and the development of new alloys, providing comprehensive coverage of both conventional and advanced approaches.

This Special Issue on “Processing, Manufacturing and Properties Study of Metal and Alloys” seeks high quality works focusing on the advanced processing and manufacturing technologies to improve the performance of new metal and alloys. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Advaced manufacturing of metal,alloys and composites: Investigating the feasibility, process optimization, and properties of metal, alloys and composites produced through additive manufacturing, forming, rolling, forging and casting techniques.
• Multi-material joining techniques for lightweight structures: Examining innovative methods for joining dissimilar metals and alloys to enable the fabrication of lightweight structures with superior properties.
• Tribological properties of surface-engineered coatings and cladding metals: Investigating the friction, wear, and lubrication properties of advanced surface coatings and cladding metals, including cladding composite, thin films, nanocomposites, and self-lubricating coatings, for applications in high-performance machining, automotive, and aerospace industries.
• Fatigue and fracture of lightweight alloys and composites: Investigating the fatigue life, crack initiation, and propagation behavior.
• CNC machining technology for metals and alloys: Investigating recent technological advancements in CNC machining for metals and alloys, including new machine designs, software innovations, and enhanced cutting tool materials.

Dr. Zhou Li
Dr. Yao Lu
Guest Editors

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