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Determining the Mechanical Strength of Ultra-Fine-Grained Metals

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Editorial for Future Trends in Ultra-Precision Machining.

Changlin Liu¹, Yanbin Zhang², Xiaoliang Liang³

¹School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China.

|May 4, 2026

Summary

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Ultra-precision machining (UPM) enables the creation of highly accurate components. This advanced manufacturing technology is crucial for industries demanding superior surface integrity and form precision in their parts.

Area of Science:

Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science

Background:

Ultra-precision machining (UPM) represents a sophisticated manufacturing domain.
It focuses on producing components with exceptional dimensional accuracy, surface integrity, and form precision.

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