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Advances in Welding Techniques, Welding Inspection, and Welding Testing Methods
This special issue belongs to the section “Manufacturing Processes and Systems“.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the years, there have been significant advancements in welding techniques, resulting in improved efficiency, quality, and adaptability. This Special Issue aims to explore and showcase the latest developments in this field, providing a platform for researchers to share their innovative ideas and findings.
The papers included in this Special Issue cover a wide range of topics, including new materials and filler metals, novel welding processes, and advancements in inspection and testing methods. We encourage submissions of original research articles and review papers that explore how these innovations can enhance the overall welding process, resulting in stronger and more reliable joints.
Dr. Chih-Chun Hsieh
Dr. Chunming Lin
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Materials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- welding technology
- improved welding techniques
- welding process optimization
- advanced welding equipment
- weld quality enhancement
- welding inspection
- welding testing
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Published Papers
Materials - ISSN 1996-1944