The usage of dual-phase (DP) steels in the production of laser-welded blanks in the
automotive industry is of critical importance to the progression of passenger safety and …

Zinc-coated high-strength steels (HSS) and advanced high-strength steels (AHSSs) are
widely employed in automobile body manufacturing owing to their impressive metallurgical …

Abstract Inconel 52M (In52M) laser-cladded steel was analyzed to study the effect of process
parameters on the wire deposition mode and the melt pool geometry, which was shown to …

Achieving high ductility in welded joints of ultra-high strength steel has always been a
challenge. This study addressed this issue by optimizing laser oscillating strategies during …

This study investigates the effect of in-situ post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) parameters on
the microstructural changes at the edge of the fusion zone (FZ) of a resistance spot weld …

The welding of aluminum alloys (Al-alloys) is of great practical relevance in several
industries, but the process can be problematic due to the prevalence of a well-known …

Laser-arc hybrid direct lap welding offers an effective method for achieving high-
performance welding of magnesium (Mg) alloys to steel. In this study, we optimized the …

The automotive industry is seeking reduced vehicle weight and improved safety of newer
generation vehicles to meet global zero-emission targets. Tailor-welded blanks (TWBs) offer …

Catastrophic brittle failure of ductile materials by liquid metal embrittlement (LME) is a widely
documented phenomenon but the fundamentals of its initiation mechanism are poorly …

Although in-situ post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) has been a viable method to modify
resistance spot weld microstructure and improve joint mechanical properties, prevailing …