International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing

• High-Speed Machining and Tool Path Optimization: Tool path streamlining, high-speed milling strategies, feed rate optimization, spindle drive dynamics, permanent magnet and induction spindle motors, machining of electric vehicle components.
• Multi-Function Machining: Electrical discharge machining (EDM), combustion-assisted ablation machining, local explosion effects, multi-function electrodes, machining of TC4 (Ti-6Al-4V) titanium alloy.
• Five-Axis Machining: Five-axis CNC machining centers, tilting rotary tables, identification of systematic, angular, and positional deviations, sculptured surface machining, optimal tool orientation, configuration space search.
• Feature Recognition and Process Planning: Graph-based, hint-based, and volume decomposition methods, neural network–based and intelligent feature recognition, CAD model interpretation, computer-aided process planning (CAPP).
• Automation of Machining Processes: Adaptive and optimal control of drilling, grinding, and milling, servomechanisms, machining base selection, formalized process design procedures, technological constraints in CAD systems.
• CAM Software and Computational Intelligence: CAM software development, particle swarm optimization, evolutionary computation for process optimization.
• Vision-Based Automation and Additive Manufacturing: Laser additive manufacturing, image processing, edge detection, geometric feature measurement, process optimization.
• Manufacturing System Complexity and Reconfiguration: Manufacturing system modeling, complexity analysis, reconfigurable manufacturing systems, system optimization.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Direct Numerical Control (DNC) Systems: Computer numerical control, supervisory control, programmable logic controllers, CAM-NC process chains, tool management, seamless data integration.
• Modern Enterprise Integration: Manufacturing information systems, management information systems, software system integration, data security, usability, cost and investment analysis.

The journal publishes original research articles, technology application articles, review articles, and case studies. Vehicular networking, electrical machine design, and general computer science with no manufacturing application are out of scope. The journal serves manufacturing and production engineers, CAM software developers, CNC programmers, researchers, and engineering students.