OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture is 14. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	331
Investigation on the material removal mechanism in ion implantation-assisted elliptical vibration cutting of hard and brittle material	241
In-depth understanding of material flow behavior and refinement mechanism during bobbin tool friction stir welding	200
Origin of material removal mechanism in shear thickening-chemical polishing	194
Decoupling the heat source and remelting depth for equiaxed transition in wire arc additive manufacturing of titanium alloy	190
Suspended water droplet confined laser shock processing at elevated temperatures	148
Achieving material diversity in wire arc additive manufacturing: Leaping from alloys to composites via wire innovation	136
Laser additive manufacturing of multimaterials with hierarchical interlocking interface via a flexible scraper-based method	136
Surface micro-morphology model involved in grinding of GaN crystals driven by strain-rate and abrasive coupling effects	134
Editorial Board	127
Editorial Board	121
Editorial Board	102
Editorial – Special issue “Manufacturing technologies for metamaterials”	102
Friction stud riveting (FSR) of thick high-strength aluminum alloy structure	91
Strengthening flat-die friction self-pierce riveting joints via manipulating stir zone geometry by tailored rivet structures	89
Geometric deviation during incremental sheet forming process: Analytical modeling and experiment	84
Micro/nano incremental material removal mechanisms in high-frequency ultrasonic vibration-assisted cutting of 316L stainless steel	84
In-situ synthesis of spatial heterostructure Ti composites by laser powder bed fusion to overcome the strength and plasticity trade-off	78
Tool-tip dynamics in micromachining with arbitrary tool geometries and the effect of spindle speed	77
A review of static and dynamic analysis of ball screw feed drives, recirculating linear guideway, and ball screw	76
In-situ experimental and high-fidelity modeling tools to advance understanding of metal additive manufacturing	76
A review of parallel kinematic machine tools: Design, modeling, and applications	75
Mechanisms of tool-workpiece interaction in ultraprecision diamond turning of single-crystal SiC for curved microstructures	75
Femtosecond laser printing patterned nanoparticles on flexible substrate by tuning plasmon resonances via polarization modulation	68
Editorial – Special issue “The cutting of metals: Exploring phenomena at the confluence of materials and extreme mechanics”	68

How does ultrasonic cutting affect the macroscopic deformation and microstructure evolution of fibre-reinforced titanium matrix composites?	66
On-machine measurement with an electrochemical jet machine tool	65
A novel two-stage friction stir-assisted incremental sheet forming method for uniform microstructure and enhanced properties in aluminum alloys	63
Review of additive electrochemical micro-manufacturing technology	59
A review of robust thermal error reduction of machine tools	58
Editorial Board	58
Low-frequency vibration assisted self-pierce riveting (LV-SPR) of carbon fiber reinforced composite and aluminum alloy	57
Additive manufacture of ultrasoft bioinspired metamaterials	57
Optimized mechanical properties of the hot forged Ti–6Al–4V alloy by regulating multiscale microstructure via laser shock peening	57
Dual skin effect and deep heterostructure of titanium alloy subjected to high-frequency electropulsing-assisted laser shock peening	56
Editorial Board	55
Editorial Board	54
Editorial Board	53
Advances in machining of hard tissues – From material removal mechanisms to tooling solutions	53
Wrinkling suppression in cryogenic forming of high-strength Al-alloy ultra-thin shells by controlling interface shear stress	52
Suppression of hot cracking in Ni-based single-crystal superalloys fabricated by laser directed energy deposition through thermal cycle regulation	51
Investigation of formability, microstructures and post-forming mechanical properties of heat-treatable aluminum alloys subjected to pre-aged hardening warm forming	51
Editorial Board	49
Deviation of mechanical behavior in microforming from continuum scaling: A geometrically necessary dislocation storage perspective	48
A strong basis for friction as the origin of size effect in cutting of metals	48
Phase transition and plastic deformation mechanisms induced by self-rotating grinding of GaN single crystals	47
Enhanced strength-ductility synergy in laser directed energy deposited IN718 superalloys through heterogeneous deformation nanostructures	47
On-line laser shielding of hydrogen-induced pores in arc-directed energy deposition	46
Dual-scale folding in cutting of commercially pure aluminum alloys	45
Partially melted powder in laser based directed energy deposition: Formation mechanism and its influence on microstructure	43
Gradient process parameter optimization in additive friction stir deposition of aluminum alloys	42
Progress and perspectives in laser additive manufacturing of key aeroengine materials	40
Editorial Board	40
Leveraging artificial intelligence for real-time indirect tool condition monitoring: From theoretical and technological progress to industrial applications	40
The state of the art for numerical simulations of the effect of the microstructure and its evolution in the metal-cutting processes	40
Enhanced steel machining performance using texture-controlled CVD alpha-alumina coatings: Fundamental degradation mechanisms	39
Deformation mode and wall thickness variation in conventional spinning of metal sheets	38
Sinuous plastic flow: Mechanics, microstructural basis, and control	38
A novel method of induction electrode through-mask electrochemical micromachining	38
Clarification of the effect of temperature and strain rate on workpiece deformation behaviour in metal forming processes	37
Optimal milling cutter helix selection for period doubling chatter suppression	37
Energy field assisted metal forming: Current status, challenges and prospects	36
Significance of waveform design to achieve bipolar electrochemical jet machining of passivating material via regulation of electrode reaction kinetics	36
Editorial Board	35
On the influence of varying the crystallographic texture of alumina CVD coatings on cutting performance in steel turning	34
Multi-material additive manufacturing of a bio-inspired layered ceramic/metal structure: Formation mechanisms and mechanical properties	33
On the relationship between cutting forces and anisotropy features in the milling of LPBF Inconel 718 for near net shape parts	33
A distinctive material removal mechanism in the diamond grinding of (0001)-oriented single crystal gallium nitride and its implications in substrate manufacturing of brittle materials	33
Editorial Board	32
Dynamics of pore formation and evolution during multi-layer directed energy deposition additive manufacturing via in-situ synchrotron X-ray imaging: A case study on high-entropy Cantor alloy	31
Editorial Board	31
Model-driven 3D laser focus shifting for precision fabrication of microstructures in transparent flexible polymers	31
Semianalytic stability algorithm in the frequency domain for interrupted milling	31
Deformation behavior of 5052 aluminum alloy sheets during electromagnetic hydraulic forming	30
Insights into the high-speed electrochemical discharge drilling for film cooling hole: Machining phenomena, morphological evolution, and visualize simulation	30

Alternate deposition and remelting microdroplets via single laser for printing low-defect and high-performance metal micropillars	30
Post-processing of additively manufactured metallic alloys – A review	29
Fabrication of permanent self-lubricating 2D material-reinforced nickel mould tools using electroforming	29
Machine tool calibration: Measurement, modeling, and compensation of machine tool errors	29
Achieving fine tailoring of elastocaloric properties of laser powder bed-fused NiTi alloy via laser beam manipulation	29
Error estimation and cross-coupled control based on a novel tool pose representation method of a five-axis hybrid machine tool	29
Editorial Board	28
New topics encouraged for submissions to IJMTM	28
Dynamics and chatter stability of crest-cut end mills	27
Origin of the lateral return error in a five-axis ultraprecision machine tool and its influence on ball-end milling surface roughness	26
Beneficial stress of a coating on ductile-mode cutting of single-crystal brittle material	26
A chip formation mechanism taking into account microstructure evolution during the cutting process: Taking compacted graphite iron machining as an example	25
Manufacturing limit and structural scale effect of thin-wall/rod units in lattice structure fabricated by laser powder bed fusion	24
Achieving superelastic shape recoverability in smart flexible CuAlMn metamaterials via 3D printing	24
Effects of laser oscillation on metal mixing, microstructure, and mechanical property of Aluminum–Copper welds	24
Defects in metal-forming: Formation mechanism, prediction and avoidance	23
Editorial Board	22
Sinter formation during directed energy deposition of titanium alloy powders	22
Revealing melt flow instabilities in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing of aluminum alloy via in-situ high-speed X-ray imaging	22
Atomic-level insight into sequential evolution of nanocomposite carbon structures in femtosecond laser processing of diamond	22
Enhancing mechanical properties of additively manufactured voronoi-based architected metamaterials via a lattice-inspired design strategy	21
Surface generation of tungsten carbide in laser-assisted diamond turning	21
An operando synchrotron study on the effect of wire melting state on solidification microstructures of Inconel 718 in wire-laser directed energy deposition	21
Editorial Board	21
Super-resolution laser machining	21
Editorial Board	21
Editorial Board	20
Generic three-dimensional model of freeform surface polishing with non-Newtonian fluids	20
Novel multi-axis differential velocity sideways extrusion process for 3D curved profiles: Feasibility and forming mechanisms studies	20
Editorial Board	20
Influence of workpiece texture and strain hardening on chip formation during machining of Ti–6Al–4V alloy	20
Systematic review on tool breakage monitoring techniques in machining operations	20
The effects of grit properties and dressing on grinding mechanics and wheel performance: Analytical assessment framework	20
Efficient post-processing of additive manufactured maraging steel enhanced by the mechanochemical effect	19
Instantaneous formation of covalently bonded diamond–graphite–graphene with synergistic properties	18
Concurrent process and feedrate scheduling with convoluted basis functions and its application to fluid jet polishing	18
Nanometric cutting: Mechanisms, practices and future perspectives	17
Online interpolation of 5-axis machining toolpaths with global blending	17
Surface integrity and material removal mechanisms in high-speed grinding of Al/SiCp metal matrix composites	17
Editorial Board	17
Gradient microstructure and prominent performance of wire-arc directed energy deposited magnesium alloy via laser shock peening	17
Editorial Board	17
Understanding thermal-mechanical variations and resulting joint integrity of pressure-controlled linear friction welding of thin-steel sheets	16
Ultrafast phase transformation and strengthening mechanisms in alloys induced by femtosecond laser shock: a novel strategy for intermetallic control	16
In situ monitoring the effects of Ti6Al4V powder oxidation during laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing	16
Keyhole pores reduction in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing of nickel alloy 625	16
Investigation on low hydrostatic stress extrusion technology for forming of large thin-walled components with high ribs	16
Measurement method of spindle motion error based on composite laser target	16
Towards understanding the thermal history of microstructural surface deformation when cutting a next generation powder metallurgy nickel-base superalloy	15
Editorial Board	15
Editorial Board	15
Erratum	15
Topography prediction of high-aspect ratio features milled with overlapping abrasive slurry jet footprints considering fluid confinement effects	15
Editorial Board	15
How does the uncut chip thickness affect the deformation states within the primary shear zone during metal cutting?	14
Towards understanding the crack suppression mechanism in brittle materials with high grinding speed at different temperatures	14
Development of a universal, machine tool independent dynamometer for accurate cutting force estimation in milling	14
Highly controllable additive manufacturing of heterostructured nickel-based composites	14
A high efficiency pre-dissolution electrochemical polishing method for improving surface uniformity in additively manufactured alloys	14
Integrating reversion ageing and forming of high-strength Al alloys: Principles and theoretical basis	14