Solid-state metal additive manufacturing (AM) techniques offer unique capabilities for direct
printing of metallic materials towards a variety of applications. In this work, we developed a …

Laser impact welding (LIW) is a promising technique for thin film dissimilar materials solid
state welding. The in-situ observation of this process is difficult due to its extreme short …

Presented is an investigation into laser impact welding (LIW) wherein experimentally
measured surface profiles of the flyer and target foils are incorporated to study their effects …

Loading measurement is one of the critical components of mechanical tests. Different
technologies are applied for loading measurement at different spans of time and space. In …

By integrating smoothed particles hydrodynamics (SPH) simulation, advanced
characterization, and theoretical analysis, the interfacial transient behaviors of copper/steel …

This study demonstrates that the thickness of the target and its backing condition have a
powerful effect on the development of a wave structure in impact welds. Conventional …

Transient thermomechanical phenomena such as extreme plastic strains and temperature
spikes that occur during laser impact welding are impractical to experimentally observe …

Information on the flyer deformation during laser impact welding (LIW) is an important aspect
to consider when high reliability of the welded components is required. For this reason …

A versatile solid-state cladding technique named high-velocity laser accelerated deposition
(HVLAD), which is capable of creating highly uniform coverage on various surfaces, is …

The technology of laser impact welding of a thin aluminum plate with a stainless steel plate
is discussed. Finite element simulation of the laser impact welding technology was …