Advances in Machining and Joining Technologies for Metallic Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The advancement of machining and joining technologies for metallic materials plays a crucial role in modern engineering and manufacturing. Understanding how these technologies impact the microstructure of materials, how microstructure influences material properties, and how observed microstructures and determined properties can inform and drive improvements in processing techniques is fundamental to the research of materials in this domain. Furthermore, understanding the mechanical behavior of the joint system is also important for designing structures.

In light of this, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue focused on "Advances in Machining and Joining Technologies for Metallic Materials". The primary objective of this Special Issue is to gather contributions that delve into the intricate relationships between processing, microstructure, properties, and the mechanism of metal joints within the realm of machining and joining technologies.

We welcome both theoretical and experimental works that showcase significant enhancements in the mechanical properties of materials resulting from innovative processing techniques. Contributions may encompass a wide range of processing methodologies and joint performance, including but not limited to powder metallurgy, various forms of consolidation, casting, as well as thermal and thermomechanical treatments.

Furthermore, papers presenting comprehensive characterization studies of microstructure and mechanical properties using classical and state-of-the-art methodologies are encouraged.

We believe that this Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to exchange insights, share advancements, and contribute to the ongoing progress in the field of machining and joining technologies for metallic materials.

We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Prof. Dr. Huihuan Ma
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Materials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• machining technology
• joining technology
• mechanical properties
• casting treatment
• processing methodology
• joint performance