Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing

Aims & Scope

Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing provides an international forum for the interchange of information on the development and application of laser technology in manufacturing and materials processing.

Emphasis is placed on contributions dealing with the innovative use of lasers in manufacturing and materials processing, enhancement of fundamental understanding on laser-matter interaction, numerical modeling, novel experimental methods and results, practical use of laser beams and devices, and new theoretical foundations for experimental methods.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to: Laser-based Materials Processing Laser applications in Manufacturing Fundamentals dealing with laser-material interaction In-process measurement during laser-material interaction Modeling of laser-based materials processing and manufacturing processes Hybrid processes involving lasers Laser based manufacturing systems Control of laser materials processing and manufacturing Laser Remote Sensing and Environmental Monitoring.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.382

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14235

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	231

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Laser Shock Peening and its Applications: A Review

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Sundar, Ganesh, Ram Kishor, Ragvendra, B. K., Vivekanand, Ranganathan, Rakesh, K. S.

• Overview of Laser Absorptivity Measurement Techniques for Material Processing

  Citation: 86

  Authors: R., V., L., A, S.

• Additive Manufacturing of Tungsten Carbide Hardmetal Parts by Selective Laser Melting (SLM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Binder Jet 3D Printing (BJ3DP) Techniques

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Padmakumar

• Empirical Modeling and Multi-Response Optimization of Laser Transmission Welding of Polycarbonate to ABS

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Bappa, Arunanshu S., Souren, Dipten

• A Review to the Laser Cladding of Self-Lubricating Composite Coatings

  Citation: 59

  Authors: M. M., M. A., A. S. M. A., Farazila, H. H., A.

• A Review on Direct Metal Laser Sintering: Process Features and Microstructure Modeling

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Jyotirmoy, Hrushikesh, Seshadev

• Numerical Simulation and Experimental Study of Powder Flow Distribution in High Power Direct Diode Laser Cladding Process

  Citation: 50

  Authors: S., Y., R.

• Effects of Composition and Post Heat Treatment on Shape Memory Characteristics and Mechanical Properties for Laser Direct Deposited Nitinol

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Jeongwoo, Yung C.

• Water-Jet Guided Laser Cutting Technology- an Overview

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Vitus M., Majeed O., Adams, Frederick

• Parametric Study and Multi-Criteria Optimization in Laser Cladding by a High Power Direct Diode Laser

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Parisa, Radovan

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