Characterization of Welded Joints

Dear Colleagues,

Welding remains as one of the most important manufacturing processes in the metalworking industry. Its critical importance is revealed in many applications, from small devices such as pacemakers to huge metallic structures. The development of new metallic materials is an important challenge for welding, because it presents new difficulties that need to be overcome. Furthermore, welding processes such as friction stir welding, laser, and electron beam have significant potential for investigation. Thus, this Special Issue intends to disseminate high-quality research carried out in the area of the welding processes, namely, in the characterization of welded joints considering different processes and challenging alloys, taking advantage of welding parameters’ regulation and the use of different filler metals, thus improving by the properties of welded joints.

Prof. Francisco J. G. Silva
Guest Editor

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