Journal profile · Engineering, Mechanical
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE
ISSN 0890-6955 · eISSN 1879-2170 · Elsevier Ltd · ENGLAND · Monthly
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE: CAS Zone 1 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 24.04; hybrid open access; APC about USD 5,610; review about 113 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: fairly easy; 56 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 1 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced machining processes and optimization, Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques and Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques, together about 49.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Mechanical Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Design, Research & ApplicationThe International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture is devoted to advances in scientific understanding of essential mechanics of processes and machines applied to the manufacture of engineering components, mainly in metals, but also in composites, ceramics and other structural/functional materials. To this end coverage is given to a range of topics that includes:•Essential mechanics of processes involving material removal, accretion and deformation, in solid, semi-solid or particulate form •Significant scientific development of existing or new processes and machines •In-depth characterisation of workpiece materials (structure/surfaces) by advanced techniques (e.g. SEM, EDS, TEM, EBSD, AES, Raman spectroscopy) to reveal new phenomenological aspects that govern manufacturing processes •Tool design, utilisation and in-depth studies of failure mechanisms •Novel concepts of machine tools/fixtures/tool holders supported by modelling and demonstrations that are relevant to manufacturing processes within the journal's remit •Novel scientific contributions dealing with interactions between the machine tool, control system, software design and processes. •Studies of specific mechanisms governing niche processes (e.g. ultra-high precision, nano /atomic level manufacturing with either mechanical or non-mechanical "tools") •Novel approaches, supported by adequate in-depth scientific analysis, addressing emerging /breakthrough processes (e.g. bio-inspired manufacturing) and/or applications (e.g. ultra-high precision optics)The above list is not exhaustive and papers on other topics associated with process science/technology or manufacturing hardware are welcome. Significant and useful advance of the current state of knowledge is an essential factor and it is important that papers are presented in a manner that will be appreciated by both academics and practising engineers. It is unlikely that papers dealing with theory or modelling alone will be acceptable, unless a significant proven advance in scientific/technological knowledge is demonstrated. Likewise, papers in which the use of methodology predominates over technological advance would probably be rejected. Normally, multipart papers are not acceptable.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Mechanical
Editor-in-chief D. AxintePublisher website
Editorial board by country: 11 in mainland China (about 24%); most named Mainland China 11, United Kingdom 6, Japan 6, Spain 5, United States 4 (45 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced machining processes and optimizationEngineering23.8%
- Advanced Surface Polishing TechniquesEngineering17.2%
- Advanced Machining and Optimization TechniquesEngineering8.3%
- Advanced Measurement and Metrology TechniquesEngineering8%
- Manufacturing Process and OptimizationEngineering4.7%
- Metallurgy and Material FormingEngineering4%
- Metal Forming Simulation TechniquesEngineering3.9%
- Advanced Numerical Analysis TechniquesEngineering3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Manufacturing | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 24.04LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 24.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 35.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 35.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 5.01LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 5.4LetPub ·
- h-index
- 133LetPub ·
- h-index
- 223OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3,677OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 18.22OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 14.89%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 45LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 4,804 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 | 9 | 66 |
| 2025 | 56 | 9 | 720 |
| 2024 | 63 | 18 | 2,093 |
| 2023 | 59 | 18 | 3,815 |
| 2022 | 64 | 16 | 3,534 |
| 2021 | 78 | 29 | 5,608 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
113 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 3 months
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 3 monthsLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- Fairly easyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 39 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 113 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 5,610 / EUR 5,250 / GBP 4,490 / JPY 695,810 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 5,590 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- book reviewOriginal research papers, in accordance with the journal's aims and scope, reviews, short communications describing concisely novel aspects of technology and ha…Length not stated
- conference reportOriginal research papers, in accordance with the journal's aims and scope, reviews, short communications describing concisely novel aspects of technology and ha…Length not stated
- letters to the editorOriginal research papers, in accordance with the journal's aims and scope, reviews, short communications describing concisely novel aspects of technology and ha…Length not stated
- original research paperOriginal research papers, in accordance with the journal's aims and scope, reviews, short communications describing concisely novel aspects of technology and ha…Length not stated
- research paperOriginal research papers, in accordance with the journal's aims and scope, reviews, short communications describing concisely novel aspects of technology and ha…main text ≤ 10,000 words
- reviewOriginal research papers, in accordance with the journal's aims and scope, reviews, short communications describing concisely novel aspects of technology and ha…main text ≤ 20,000 words
- short communicationOriginal research papers, in accordance with the journal's aims and scope, reviews, short communications describing concisely novel aspects of technology and ha…Length not stated
- surveyOriginal research papers, in accordance with the journal's aims and scope, reviews, short communications describing concisely novel aspects of technology and ha…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics in publishing Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access options available Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- ISSN
- 0890-6955
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-2170
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE
What CAS zone is INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE is in Zone 1 of Engineering, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Engineering, Manufacturing / Engineering, Mechanical; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 24.04; CiteScore 35.3, h-index 223.
How long does peer review take at INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE?
The publisher reports about 113 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 3 months; the community-reported acceptance is “Fairly easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE based?
Of the 45 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 11 (about 24%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (11), United Kingdom (6) and Japan (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE open access, and what is the APC?
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MACHINE TOOLS & MANUFACTURE is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 5,610.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .