Additive manufacturing (AM) route is a promising approach for fabricating complex and
lightweight metallic structures that have applications in various sectors such as automotive,
aerospace, and biomedical industries. Laser, electron beam, and electric arc are the
common power sources available for AM. Out of different metal AM techniques, wire-feed
additive manufacturing has been considered as a promising alternative for fabricating
metallic parts for various applications. As it provides a high deposition rate, material …