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Advanced Metal Casting

Advanced Metal Casting
Editors:
Mohamed El Mansori
Online since:
April 2026
Description:
This special edition is devoted to modelling, numerical investigation and analysis of novel casting techniques, including low-pressure sand casting, vertical strip casting, high-pressure die casting, etc. Some articles also contain results of optimisation of technological parameters, numerical analysis of casting processes, investigations of material properties using machine learning models and digital twin techniques for sand casting, and modern computational methods. The edition will be helpful for specialists in metal casting production.

Non-Conventional Processes

Non-Conventional Processes
Editors:
Denise Bellisario
Online since:
April 2026
Description:
The main topics of this special edition are non-conventional structural materials processing technologies, including electrochemical and electro-physical machining, incremental forming, laser processing, etc. The publication also ranges from surface engineering to joining methods and presents research results on properties of non-conventional polymers, composites and metallic materials. The edition will be useful for specialists in materials science.

Material Behaviour Modelling

Material Behaviour Modelling
Editors:
Prof. Anne-Marie Habraken and Dr. Emin Semih Perdahcioglu
Online since:
April 2026
Description:
The special edition contains articles on the practical applications of various conventional and non-conventional methods for modelling and numerical investigation of the mechanical properties and behaviour of structural materials under testing and technological processing. From empirical modelling and analysis of elastic-viscoplastic deformability to micromechanical modelling and the application of machine learning, the presented approaches provide valuable information for researchers and engineers in materials science, necessary for modernisation and the development of technological processes.

Special Materials and Processes

Special Materials and Processes
Editors:
Denise Bellisario
Online since:
April 2026
Description:
The main topics of this special edition are non-conventional material processing technologies, both conventional materials and materials with specific properties for functional applications. The electrochemical and electro-physical machining processes, including precision pulsed electrochemical machining, laser beam cutting, additive manufacturing, layered hybrid composite tube manufacturing, etc. The edition ranges from surface engineering to forming methods of complex hybrid composite materials. The research results for numerical modelling of the mechanical behaviour of innovative non-conventional materials and hybrid structures are also presented here. The book will be useful for researchers and engineers in mechanical engineering.

Polymer Processing and Thermomechanical Properties

Polymer Processing and Thermomechanical Properties
Editors:
Prof. Roberto Spina
Online since:
April 2026
Description:
This special edition contains research ranging from the thermo-chemo-mechanical properties of polymers and coupled transfer processes, in particular heat transfer in moulded parts, tools, and interfaces, to the optimisation of polymer processing parameters.