Microstructure features directly reflect mechanical responses during material deformation
and can influence the surface integrity of machined components, which is of great interest to …

The research and application of high speed metal cutting (HSMC) is aimed at achieving
higher productivity and improved surface quality. This paper reviews the advancements in …

The brittle–ductile transition (BDT) widely exists in the manufacturing with extremely small
deformation scale, thermally assisted machining, and high-speed machining. This paper …

Owing to its outstanding mechanical properties, γ-TiAl is desirable materials for cross-
generation aero-engines. Nearly 70 years of exploration have made it into the initial …

Microstructural features are an important factor in the evaluation of machined surface
integrity. In particular, twins and twin boundaries have a significant impact on the physical …

Ultrasonic impact treatment (UIT) is a promising surface treatment technology and is widely
used for the improvement of surface integrity of metallic materials. A double-axis mobile …

Grind-strengthening represents a novel surface modification process that combines a
precision removal process of material and the strengthening function of surface modification …

High temperature and severe deformation induced by the turning process of Ti-6Al-4V alloy
will significantly impact the microstructure evolution of the chip and machined surface layer …

Difficult-to-cut materials are widely used in aerospace and other industries. Titanium alloys
are the most popular ones among them due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and high …

This paper addresses problems of predicting chip formation in high strain machining
conditions. A complete physical model of chip formation requires both plasticity and chip/tool …