Research Progress of Laser Welding Technology of Metals and Alloys
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Welding and Joining".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: laser welding; laser–arc hybrid welding; welding process optimization, defect detection and suppression, microstructure evolution and mechanical property characterization
Interests: laser welding; laser–arc hybrid welding; welding process optimization, defect detection and suppression, microstructure evolution and mechanical property characterization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Due to the significant advantages of high efficiency, superior quality, widespread applicability, easy automation, and environmental friendliness, laser welding has been widely applied in industrial manufacturing field. With the rapid development of the new metals and alloys, such as HSLA steel, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, high-entropy alloy, and so on, laser welding still faces numerous challenges, including process optimization, defect control, and microstructure regulation. To promote academic and technical communication in this field, the present Special Issue focuses on the latest research achievements and application progress in laser welding of metals and alloys, aiming to build a communication bridge between the academia and industry.
This Special Issue focuses on articles related to laser welding technologies of metals and alloys, including, but not limited to, laser welding, laser–arc hybrid welding, dissimilar metals welding, welding process optimization, defect detection and suppression, microstructure evolution, mechanical property characterization, and processing simulation.
This Special Issue encourages interdisciplinary research, covering fields such as materials science, mechanical engineering, and optical technology. I sincerely invite you to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue, and jointly promote the theoretical development and technological progress of laser welding. Full articles and reviews are very welcome.
Dr. Zhibin Yang
Dr. Cheng Jin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser welding
- laser–arc hybrid welding
- metals and alloys
- dissimilar metals
- welding process
- welding metallurgy
- microstructure and properties
- defect detection and suppression
- processing simulation
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