Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers (KSMPE)aims to contribute in the development of science and technology of manufacturing and production system based on production engineering, further contributing to the country's industrial development. The scope of the Journal includes the areas of machining, special machining, precision machining, ultraprecision machining, machine tools, plasticity, mold machining, injection molding, production automation, welding, control mechatronics, design and CAE, tribology, and other subjects pertaining in manufacturing technology.