Welding and Additive Manufacturing Processes

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2024 | Viewed by 564

Special Issue Editors


E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Faculty of Technology, University of Sunderland, Sunderland SR1 3SD, UK
Interests: additive manufacturing; friction stir welding; welding; microstructure; metallurgy; joining; hybrid welding; 4D printing; materials science; cryogenic treatments

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Department of Mechatronics Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Campus, Chennai 603203, Tamilnadu, India
Interests: mechatronics; unconventional machining; optimization; manufacturing automation; printed electronics
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Welding and additive manufacturing processes are integral to various industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and construction. The performance and reliability of welded joints and additively manufactured components are intrinsically linked to the processes employed, encompassing thermal cycles, material flow, and phase transformations. It is crucial to thoroughly understand and control these processes to ensure the production of high-quality, defect-free products. This Special Issue will explore the latest innovations, modeling techniques, and quality assurance methods that drive the efficiency and sustainability of welding and additive manufacturing, highlighting their role in modern manufacturing and future industry trends.

The Special Issue on "Welding and Additive Manufacturing Processes" aims to address recent advancements and applications in welding and additive manufacturing processes. Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:

  1. Innovative welding processes:
  • Developments in traditional welding methods (MIG, TIG, arc welding, etc.);
  • Advancements in hybrid welding techniques;
  • High-energy-density welding processes (laser, electron beam, etc.);
  • Friction stir welding and its applications.
  1. Additive manufacturing technologies:
  • State-of-the-art additive manufacturing processes (SLS, SLA, DMLS, FDM, etc.);
  • Integration of additive manufacturing with conventional processes;
  • Material innovations and their implications in additive manufacturing;
  • Process optimization and control in additive manufacturing.
  1. Process modeling and simulation:
  • Computational models for welding and additive manufacturing;
  • Simulation of thermal cycles and residual stresses;
  • Predictive modeling for defect prevention and quality assurance;
  • Multi-scale modeling approaches.
  1. Quality assurance and inspection:
  • Non-destructive testing methods for welded and additively manufactured components;
  • In situ monitoring and real-time quality control;
  • Post-process inspection techniques;
  • Standards and certification in welding and additive manufacturing.
  1. Sustainability and future trends:
  • Eco-friendly welding and additive manufacturing practices;
  • Energy-efficient process innovations;
  • Future trends and emerging technologies in welding and additive manufacturing;
  • Roadmaps for industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.

Dr. Dhanesh G. Mohan
Dr. Muthuramalingam Thangaraj
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

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. Processes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly 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 2400 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 techniques
  • additive manufacturing
  • metallurgical processes
  • joint formation
  • dissimilar metal joining
  • process simulation
  • in situ monitoring
  • fusion welding
  • solid-state welding

Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue

  • Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
  • Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
  • Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
  • External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
  • e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.

Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices can be found here.

Published Papers

This special issue is now open for submission, see below for planned papers.

Planned Papers

The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.

Title: Non-uniform heat losses from parts produced by 3D printing (FFF) measured by in-situ infrared thermography
Authors: Rossana Mara da Silva Moreira Thiré
Affiliation: Program of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering-PEMM/ COPPE, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ,21941-598, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Abstract: Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is the most used technique in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) process. The understanding of the behavior of in situ heat losses is crucial to enhancing the mechanical properties of the parts being manufactured. Polymer cooling analysis is one of the main pillars for obtaining superior properties in traditional polymer processing. For such analysis, infrared thermographic cameras can be used as a tool for non-contact temperature measurement. Numerous variables in constructing the piece offer potential for such investigation. This study may lead not only to the enhancement of the part manufactured but also to improvements in the 3D printer itself. In addition, the polymer matrix and the manufacturing software can also be optimized. The main objective of this work is to determine the cooling profile of parts printed with Poly(lactic acid)(PLA) filament using an infrared camera for the temperature measurements in real-time, which were processed with Matlab® as a function of time and the part length. Different cooling profiles were observed along the deposited layer, mainly when comparing the edges of the same layer. A difference of up to 30 °C was observed between these edges and non-uniform heat losses profiles were also observed at the beginning, middle and end of the part manufacturing,. Several strategies are proposed to enhance the heat loss distribution during the cooling process.

Back to TopTop