Advances in Manufacturing and Machining Processes of Metals
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 94
Special Issue Editors
2. Center for Regional Economies and Supply Chains (CRESC), Centre for Hydrogen and Renewable Energy (CHRE), Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
Interests: manufacturing; machine tools; machining; automation; mechatronics; drone technology
Interests: abrasive waterjet; surface quality; hybrid structure; surface texturing; machining; geometric defects
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metal manufacturing and machining are undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by demands for higher efficiency, precision, and sustainability in modern industry. As a key manufacturing process, metal machining remains crucial for achieving near-perfect surface finish and surface integrity, as well as the within-tolerance geometric accuracy in component interactions. Its evolution is marked by progress in machine tools, cutting tools, jig fixtures, specialized coatings, cooling, and lubrication methods, which enhance product quality and tool durability and reduce tool wear, critical for handling hard-to-machine super-alloys like Ti-alloys, Co-alloys, Ni-alloys, and stainless steels.
Emerging technologies are reshaping these fields: additive manufacturing, along with hybrid approaches combining additive and subtractive techniques, enables the creation of complex geometries while cutting material waste. Meanwhile, high-speed, high-precision machining, integrated with automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence, is pushing the boundaries in sectors such as aerospace, automotives, and medical devices.
Sustainability is a core focus, with efforts aimed at boosting energy efficiency, process parameter optimization, minimizing waste, and enhancing metal recycling. Additionally, Industry 4.0 elements, such as cloud computing, machine learning, and automated CAD-to-CAM workflows, such as CNC, are being increasingly integrated, thereby optimizing the processes and reducing the production cost.
This collection compiles the latest advancements, offering a comprehensive view of the current progress and trends in these areas. It serves as a vital resource for researchers and manufacturing industry professionals, highlighting innovations that will define the future of metal manufacturing and machining.
Dr. Abdul Mazid
Dr. Jorge Salguero
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- manufacturing
- machining
- machine tools
- cutting tools
- additive manufacturing
- sustainable manufacturing
- Industry 4.0
- high-precision machining
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