Additive manufacturing (AM) is a technology that constructs complex 3D geometries by adding multiple layers of material based on digital computer-aided design models. The nature of the production method of additive manufacturing has brought several advantages compared to conventional subtractive processes, which can be counted into categories of properties and shapes. However, despite the enormous advantages of additive manufacturing, the process suffers from poor surface integrity and sequential deteriorated structural properties.
The content of this Special Issue includes (but is not limited to) the methodologies that are being used to enhance the structural integrity of AM materials from a scientific point of view and how they can be applied in the industry more frequently. We welcome research on all kinds of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials that outline the enhancement of properties, shape accuracy, and sustainability of AM in production. Both original research papers and review articles are welcome.
Keywords:
Selective laser melting, Direct Energy Deposition, Metal Removal Machining; Non-Metal Removal Machining; Surface Integrity; Fatigue and Fracture
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Additive manufacturing (AM) is a technology that constructs complex 3D geometries by adding multiple layers of material based on digital computer-aided design models. The nature of the production method of additive manufacturing has brought several advantages compared to conventional subtractive processes, which can be counted into categories of properties and shapes. However, despite the enormous advantages of additive manufacturing, the process suffers from poor surface integrity and sequential deteriorated structural properties.
The content of this Special Issue includes (but is not limited to) the methodologies that are being used to enhance the structural integrity of AM materials from a scientific point of view and how they can be applied in the industry more frequently. We welcome research on all kinds of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials that outline the enhancement of properties, shape accuracy, and sustainability of AM in production. Both original research papers and review articles are welcome.
Keywords:
Selective laser melting, Direct Energy Deposition, Metal Removal Machining; Non-Metal Removal Machining; Surface Integrity; Fatigue and Fracture
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.