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Precision Engineering Template

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About the Precision Engineering format

Precision Engineering is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques, Advanced machining processes and optimization, Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques.

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

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Publishes research inAdvanced Surface Polishing Techniques Advanced machining processes and optimization Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques Surface Roughness and Optical Measurements
ISSN0141-6359
Citation impact (2-yr)4.43
h-index124
i10-index2,556
Total citations115,026
Article processing charge$3,340
Top institutions publishing hereThe University of Tokyo
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Precision Engineering per year

133
2014
143
2015
186
2016
300
2017
188
2018
201
2019
208
2020
219
2021
169
2022
166
2023
240
2024
317
2025

Citation impact of Precision Engineering by publication year

5K
2014
4.7K
2015
6.4K
2016
7.3K
2017
5.2K
2018
4.8K
2019
4.7K
2020
4.2K
2021
2.6K
2022
1.8K
2023
2.1K
2024
966
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Precision Engineering

Surface texture metrology for metal additive manufacturing: a review

Andrew Townsend, Nicola Senin, Liam Blunt et al. · 7 Jun 2016

A comprehensive analysis of literature pertaining to surface texture metrology for metal additive manufacturing has been performed. This review paper structures the results of this analysis into sections that address specific areas of interest: industrial domain; additive manufacturing processes and materials; types of surface investigated; surface measurement technology and surface texture characterisation. Each section reports…

Precision Engineering template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Precision Engineering format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Precision Engineering 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 Precision Engineering use?
Precision Engineering 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, Precision Engineering 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Precision Engineering?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Precision Engineering 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 Precision Engineering template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Precision Engineering format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Precision Engineering?
Precision Engineering is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Precision Engineering template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Precision Engineering PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Precision Engineering template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Precision Engineering template cost?
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