Advances in Microstructure and Properties of Welded–Brazed Joints
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 972
Special Issue Editors
Interests: brazing; soldering; welding; microstructure; mechanical properties; base materials; heat-affected zone
2. Instituto de Investigación de Tecnologías para la Sostenibilidad, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, C/Tulipán s/n, 28933 Móstoles, Spain
Interests: brazing; welding; filler alloys; base materials; wettability; microstructure; mechanical properties
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in welded–brazed joints have significantly enhanced their microstructure and mechanical properties, making them more suitable for various industrial applications. Innovations in welding and brazing techniques have led to joints with improved strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors. Key advancements include optimizing the welding parameters, introducing novel filler materials, and applying hybrid welding–brazing processes.
Microstructural analysis has shown that these advancements result in finer grain structures and reduced porosity, improving the joints' overall mechanical performance. Advanced characterization techniques have provided deeper insights into the phase transformations and interfacial reactions during the welding–brazing process. These techniques have allowed researchers to identify critical factors influencing joint quality and develop strategies to mitigate common defects.
The integration of computational modeling and simulation has further accelerated the development of optimized welding–brazing procedures, enabling precise control over joint properties. These tools have facilitated the prediction of microstructural evolution and mechanical behavior under various conditions, leading to more reliable and efficient joint designs. Overall, these advancements have expanded the applicability of welded–brazed joints in critical sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and energy, where high performance and reliability are paramount.
This Special Issue aims to collect original works on new advances in welded–brazed joints' microstructure and properties, with a focus on novel filler materials and the application of hybrid welding–brazing processes resulting in refined microstructures with improved overall mechanical performance.
Dr. Javier de Prado
Prof. Dr. María Sánchez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- joint microstructure
- welding–brazing
- mechanical properties
- filler material
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