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Metal Finishing Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Metal Finishing in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Metal Finishing format

Metal Finishing is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Material Properties and Applications, Electrodeposition and Electroless Coatings, Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Metal Finishing 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inMaterial Properties and Applications Electrodeposition and Electroless Coatings Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
ISSN0026-0576
h-index38
i10-index279
Total citations12,262
Top institutions publishing hereProvidence College
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Metal Finishing per year

558
2005
312
2006
370
2007
374
2008
499
2009
301
2010
129
2011
117
2012
99
2013
2
2016
5
2017
1
2018

Citation impact of Metal Finishing by publication year

356
2005
263
2006
470
2007
308
2008
231
2009
424
2010
143
2011
106
2012
161
2013
0
2016
0
2017
0
2018

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Metal Finishing template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Metal Finishing format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Metal Finishing template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Metal Finishing use?
Metal Finishing uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Metal Finishing 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Metal Finishing?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Metal Finishing document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Metal Finishing template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Metal Finishing format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Metal Finishing?
Metal Finishing is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Metal Finishing template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Metal Finishing PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Metal Finishing template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Metal Finishing template cost?
You can start writing in the Metal Finishing template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Metal Finishing PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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