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This study presents a bimetallic additively manufactured structure (BAMS) of Inconel 625 (In625) and austenitic stainless steel 316L (SS316L) manufactured by a gas-metal-arc-welding (GMAW) based on wire-arc ad...
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Factors affecting shrinkage voids in advanced high strength steel (AHSS) resistance spot welds
Among various defects formed in resistance spot welds of advanced high strength steels (AHSS), shrinkage voids are seldomly studied. Apparently, the voids are thought to be formed towards the end of solidifica...
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Heat treatment effects on Inconel 625 components fabricated by wire + arc additively manufacturing (WAAM)—part 2: mechanical properties
This study investigates the mechanical properties of the wire + arc additively manufactured Inconel 625 thin wall. The first part of this study focused on the microstructural features of the material after tim...
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Heat treatment effects on Inconel 625 components fabricated by wire + arc additive manufacturing (WAAM)—part 1: microstructural characterization
Wire + arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is a versatile, low-cost, energy-efficient technology used in metal additive manufacturing. This WAAM process uses arc welding to melt a wire and form a three-dimension...
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Optimization of pulsed current in resistance spot welding of Zn-coated hot-stamped boron steels
Metallic coatings have been widely used for hot-stamped boron steel in automotive applications. Surface coating in hot-stamped boron steels has improved corrosion resistance. However, a thick coating layer deg...
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Effects of welding current and torch position parameters on bead geometry in cold metal transfer welding
This study investigated the effects of welding current and torch position parameters, including torch-aiming position, travel angle, and work angle, on bead geometry in single-lap joint gas metal arc (GMA) wel...