The improvements of surface quality and dimensional accuracy are critical for Wire and Arc
Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). This paper highlights a multi-objective optimization process …

A systematic approach was presented to develop the empirical model for predicting the
ultimate tensile strength of AA5083-H111 aluminum alloy which is widely used in ship …

This paper aims at developing an empirical relation to predict the porosity and micro-
hardness, by means of High Velocity Oxy Fuel (HVOF) sprayed WC-10Co-4Cr coatings. For …

In welding processes, many factors contribute in achieving a required quality of the welds.
Those factors are numerous and they may interact with each other, affecting response …

Gas metal arc welding cladding becomes a popular surfacing technique in many modern
industries as it enhances effectively corrosion resistance property and wear resistance …

To investigate influence of welding parameters on weld bead geometry in underwater wet
flux cored arc welding (FCAW), orthogonal experiments of underwater wet FCAW were …

Sensitivity analysis is widely used in engineering design to illustrate the effect of the
variations of input variables on the output response of a system efficiently. The current study …

This paper investigates the effects of post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) and temper bead
welding (TBW) on hardness, microstructure and residual stresses in multi-layer welding on …

The process parameters of laser cladding have a significant influence on the forming quality
of the coating. This research investigates the relationship between input process parameters …

This work deals with the solid state coatings by friction surfacing process. AISI 310 austenitic
stainless steel is coated on low carbon steel substrate. The effects of traverse speed on the …