Advanced Welding Process Development for Metals and Steels: Numerical Analysis, Process Optimization, and Joint Performance
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: additive manufacturing; efficient arc welding; laser cladding; numerical simulation and simulation; arc wire additive manufacturing (WAAM); laser cladding of high-entropy alloys; high-speed arc welding; welding of dissimilar materials; machine learning; numerical simulation analysis
Interests: arc welding; laser beam welding; additive manufacturing; numerical analysis of welding process; advanced material connection methods; plasma welding; laser welding; laser-arc hybrid welding process
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of advanced welding processes for metals and steels is a critical area of research in materials engineering, driven by the demand for high-performance joints in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and energy. Welding, a fundamental manufacturing technique, joins metallic components by applying heat, pressure, or both, often under complex conditions. Advanced welding processes—such as laser welding, friction stir welding, and hybrid techniques—offer improved precision, efficiency, and mechanical properties, addressing various limitations.
This Special Issue aims to advance the understanding and application of innovative welding technologies in materials engineering. It seeks to explore cutting-edge processes—such as laser welding, friction stir welding, and hybrid methods—focusing on their development for metals and steels. By integrating numerical analysis, this Issue aims to provide insights into heat transfer, material behavior, and stress distribution, facilitating process optimization. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing joint performance, including strength, durability, and resistance to environmental degradation, critical for industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy. This Special Issue invites original research and reviews to bridge theoretical advancements and practical solutions, fostering sustainable manufacturing and supporting the evolution of high-performance materials in modern applications.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following: welding processes, numerical analysis, process optimization, and joint performance
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Lin Wang
Guest Editor
Dr. Tianqing Li
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- laser welding
- arc welding
- modeling
- weld
- joint performance
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