Alloy Manufacturing Processes and Systems: New Methods and Insights
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2025 | Viewed by 50
Special Issue Editors
Interests: additive manufacturing; materials and manufacturing processes; tribology; fatigue and fracture mechanics; corrosion; mechanical behavior of materials; physical metallurgy; phase transformations in materials; advanced metallic materials
Interests: mechanical engineering; mechanical testing; mechanical behavior of materials; fracture mechanics; metallurgical engineering; microstructure; composites; material characterization; mechanical properties; materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of alloy manufacturing is central to advancements in various industries, including the aerospace, automotive, and biomedical sectors. The evolution of alloy microstructure during manufacturing processes plays a critical role in determining the final properties and performance of materials. Understanding, therefore, the intricate relationship between manufacturing techniques, microstructural evolution, and the resulting mechanical properties is key to developing new materials with enhanced performance and improving existing ones. As manufacturing technologies advance, including additive manufacturing, advanced casting, and thermomechanical processing, the control of microstructure becomes increasingly complex yet more critical.
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue titled “Alloy Manufacturing Processes and Systems: New Methods and Insights” in the journal Processes. This Special Issue aims to compile recent cutting-edge research and developments on the manufacturing processes of various alloys, including but not limited to steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel-based alloys, providing insights that can drive innovations in materials and manufacturing. We invite researchers and industry experts to submit original research articles, review papers, and case studies on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Manufacturing processes: exploration of traditional and advanced manufacturing techniques, including casting, forging, rolling, extrusion, additive manufacturing, and powder metallurgy.
- Microstructural characterization: analysis of microstructural changes induced by different manufacturing processes, including grain structure, phase distribution, and defect formation.
- Heat treatment: the role of heat treatment in modifying the microstructure and mechanical properties of alloys.
- Mechanical properties: investigation of the mechanical properties of alloys, such as strength, ductility, toughness, and fatigue resistance, as influenced by their microstructure.
- Process–structure–property relationships: understanding the correlations between manufacturing methods, the resulting microstructure, and the mechanical performance of alloys.
- Innovative alloys and applications: development of novel alloys tailored for specific applications, with a focus on their manufacturing challenges and mechanical properties.
- Case studies: application-focused studies that demonstrate the real-world impact of microstructural and mechanical properties on the performance of alloys in specific industries.
We hope you consider participating in this Special Issue.
Dr. Kassim S. Al-Rubaie
Dr. Majid H. Al-Maharbi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- manufacturing processes
- casting
- forging
- additive manufacturing
- alloy design
- microstructure
- heat treatment
- mechanical properties
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