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Processing, Manufacturing and Properties of Metal and Alloys
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Processing, Manufacturing and Properties of Metal and Alloys

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 2010

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Zhou Li

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Guest Editor
College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
Interests: metal composite materials; advanced forming technology; lightweight design; manufacturing of automobile bodies; integration of new energy pure electric vehicle drive systems
Dr. Yao Lu

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Guest Editor
Welding and Additive Manufacturing Centre, Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, UK
Interests: advanced forming techniques; additive manufacturing; materials processing and design
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Special Issue Information

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

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. Processes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly 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 2400 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.

Keywords

  • advanced manufacturing
  • multi-material joining techniques
  • tribological properties
  • fatigue and fracture
  • CNC machining technology

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Enhanced Performance of Micro Deep Drawing through the Application of TiO2 Nanolubricant and Graphene Lubricants on SUS 301 Stainless Steel Foil
by Di Pan, Guangqing Zhang, Fanghui Jia, Yao Lu, Jun Wang, Zhou Li, Lianjie Li, Ming Yang and Zhengyi Jiang
Processes 2023, 11(10), 3042; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11103042 - 23 Oct 2023
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In recent years, the quest for effective lubrication in micro deep drawing (MDD) has seen promising advancements. In this study, the influence of TiO2 nanolubricants and graphene lubricants on the performance of 301 stainless steel foil in MDD is examined. The MDD [...] Read more.
In recent years, the quest for effective lubrication in micro deep drawing (MDD) has seen promising advancements. In this study, the influence of TiO2 nanolubricants and graphene lubricants on the performance of 301 stainless steel foil in MDD is examined. The MDD undergoes an extensive evaluation of various lubrication conditions, including dry, TiO2 nanolubricant, graphene lubricant at concentrations of 2.5 mg/mL, 5.0 mg/mL, and 10.0 mg/mL, as well as combined applications of TiO2 and graphene lubricants. Utilising a 5.0 mg/mL graphene lubricant together with TiO2 nanolubricants led to a significant reduction in drawing force, highlighting the synergistic efficacy of this combined lubricant. A pronounced enhancement in the consistency of the produced microcups was also attained. These results emphasise the promise of TiO2 nanolubricant and graphene lubricants in optimising the MDD process. Full article
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Improving the Energy Efficiency of the Production of Pipes Welded with High-Frequency Induction
by Zbigniew Techmański, Jacek Stępień, Tomasz Garstka, Paweł Wieczorek, Grzegorz Golański and Jan Supernak
Processes 2023, 11(9), 2798; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11092798 - 20 Sep 2023
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This article presents the technical aspects that may reduce electric power consumption during the welding of pipes with the high-frequency induction (HFI) method. Experiments were carried out at Huta Łabędy S.A. Steelworks, during the test production of 323.9 × 5.6 mm pipes of [...] Read more.
This article presents the technical aspects that may reduce electric power consumption during the welding of pipes with the high-frequency induction (HFI) method. Experiments were carried out at Huta Łabędy S.A. Steelworks, during the test production of 323.9 × 5.6 mm pipes of P235GH steel grade. Two sets of HFI heating system settings were studied: with a variable squeeze force of the heated edges and a variable position of the inductor in relation to the welding point. It was proven that the temperature at the welding point increased due to the stronger squeeze of the heated edges, which reduced the electric power consumption. Reducing the distance of the inductor relative to the welding point had the same effect. By optimizing the squeeze force and the position of the inductor, energy consumption was reduced by about 5.5%. Microstructural studies of the welds did not show any adverse effects of the optimization. Full article
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