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Multi-energy Field High Performance Machining for Difficult-to-cut Aerospace Materials

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025.

Guest Editors (2)

Benkai Li
Prof. Dr. Benkai Li 
School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, China
Interests: High-performance Grinding of Difficult-to-cut Materials using Multi Field
Website: https://mae.qut.edu.cn/info/1038/6167.htm
Biao Zhao
Prof. Dr. Biao Zhao 
College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
Interests: High-efficiency and Precision Cutting/Grinding Technology; High-performance Tools; Cutting/Grinding Mechanism and Process Optimization
Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Biao_Zhao10

Topic Collection Information

With the advancement of global carbon emission reduction strategies and the rapid development of the aerospace industry, high-strength, heat-resistant difficult-to-cut materials (such as nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, ceramic matrix composites, etc.) have become core materials for critical components like aero-engine parts and spacecraft structural components. However, these materials exhibit high hardness, high toughness, and low thermal conductivity, making them typical difficult-to-cut materials. Traditional machining technologies face challenges such as excessive cutting forces, high cutting temperatures, severe tool wear, and poor surface integrity, which severely constrain machining efficiency and component service performance.

In recent years, multi-energy field-assisted machining technologies (e.g., ultrasonic vibration, electrostatic atomization, magnetic field modulation) have demonstrated significant advantages in reducing cutting forces, improving heat dissipation conditions, and suppressing machining defects through energy coupling and dynamic regulation mechanisms. To further promote innovative applications of these technologies in aerospace manufacturing, this special issue focuses on interaction mechanisms between multi-energy fields and difficult-to-cut materials, process optimization, and sustainability enhancement, soliciting cutting-edge research and technological breakthroughs to advance aerospace manufacturing toward high performance, low energy consumption, and high precision.

This special issue covers (but is not limited to) the following research areas:

1. Coupling Mechanisms and Dynamic Regulation of Multi-energy Fields
  1. Synergistic interaction mechanisms of ultrasonic/electrostatic/magnetic fields with cutting/grinding processes
  2. Parameter optimization and energy transfer efficiency enhancement in multi-energy field systems
  3. Field-material interaction behavior under extreme conditions (high temperature, high strain rate)
2. High-Efficiency Material Removal and Surface Integrity Control for Difficult-to-Cut Materials
  1. Low-damage cutting and grinding techniques for nickel-based superalloys/titanium alloys
  2. Delamination suppression and edge quality optimization for ceramic matrix composites
  3. Thermo-mechanical-chemical coupling simulations in hybrid energy field-assisted machining
3. Integration of Green and Sustainable Machining Technologies
  1. Hybrid applications of multi-energy fields with minimum quantity lubrication (MQL), cryogenic air cooling, etc.
  2. Permeation and film-forming mechanisms of bio-lubricants for friction reduction and efficiency improvement
  3. Carbon emission modeling and energy efficiency evaluation in machining processes
4. Intelligent Equipment and Advanced Tool Development
  1. Design and control technologies for dedicated multi-energy field machining equipment
  2. Fabrication and anti-adhesion performance of micro-textured cutting tools/grinding wheels
  3. In-situ monitoring and adaptive machining systems

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