Materials Science Forum

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.

Description: Topics covered by this special edition include to: Development of new and optimization of existing forging and hot forming; mathematical description and parameterisation of flow, damage and fracture behaviour of new workpiece and tool materials; mathematical description and parameterisation of friction, heat transfer and wear in forging and rolling; development of numerical methods, formulations and algorithms for simulation of forging and rolling processes; validation of simulation models on industrial examples; computer-aided process control. Furthermore, the results of the Collaborative Research Centre 1153 on Tailored Forming are presented. This edition, without a doubt, will be of great benefit to the rich daily machinery engineers and researchers whose activities are related to metalworking.

Description: The main topics of this special edition are: mechanical fastening operations; joints based on friction welding; hybrid joining processes; innovative joining processes, including the forming or pre-forming of the materials to be joined; computational methods for joining process simulation; applications of inverse analysis to material characterisation in joining conditions, etc. The edition will be helpful for specialists in mechanical engineering.

Description: In metal forming, friction, lubrication, and wear are of utmost importance. On that account, for optimum process design, improving formability and enhancing tool life, a better understanding and an accurate prediction of friction/wear in forming processes are necessary. In this special issue, different aspects of tribology in cold/hot sheet metal forming, forging and rolling are discussed. The book will be helpful to specialists in metal forming technologies.

Description: The main topics of this special issue devoted to development of new and optimisation of existing forging and rolling, mathematical description and parameterisation of flow, damage and fracture behaviour of new workpiece and tool materials, mathematical description and parameterisation of friction, heat transfer and wear in forging and rolling, development of numerical methods, formulations and algorithms for numerical simulation of forging and rolling processes, validation of simulation models on industrial examples, computer-aided process control. Furthermore, the results of the Collaborative Research Centre 1153 on Tailored Forming are presented here. The presented research results will be useful for many engineers and researchers whose activity is related to metal processing.

Description: The wide applications of high-level composite materials at affordable development and manufacturing costs create significant demand for scientific research and computational methods to analyse properties in composite manufacturing. The mechanical behaviour of composite parts in service is dominated by fiber orientation and density, which in turn are determined by the forming process. In this case, predicting in-service performance of finished products requires a full understanding of, and preferably a prediction of, the complex material behaviour during manufacturing. The presented special issue covers these and other issues arising in the development, production, and application of modern composite materials and will be useful to many scientists and engineers from the mechanical engineering industry.

Description: The special edition presents a comprehensive overview of contemporary materials science, spanning metallic, polymeric, functional, and construction materials, providing an integrated perspective on materials innovation that links processing, structure, and properties across diverse material classes while addressing the technological and sustainability challenges of modern industry.

Description: This special edition focuses on research results that bridge advanced materials science, cultural heritage studies, and sustainable construction materials. The edition reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern materials research, where innovative approaches and environmental responsibility intersect.

Description: This special edition presents a focused collection of research highlighting recent advances in materials science and engineering, with particular emphasis on functional performance, sustainable technologies, and efficient use in engineering practice. The research results reflect interdisciplinary efforts to develop innovative materials and technological approaches that support modern industrial and environmental applications.