Welding International

Laser processing technology has been playing a more and more critical role of increasing production efficiency and assuring quality improvements in variable industrial sectors. This Special Issue aims to share the state-of-the-art research achievements, ideas, and findings in advanced high-power laser materials processing. Particular attention may be paid to the novel laser welding and cladding technologies including fundamental research, process development, online sensing & control, and relevant industrial applications, especially in Automotive & Transportation Industry.

Research articles, short communications, and review papers on the following (but not limited to) topics are invited to be submitted for this special issue:

• Adjustable ring mode (ARM) laser welding process
• Wobbling laser welding process
• Hybrid laser/arc welding process
• Laser-hot wire welding/cladding process
• Laser direct deposition manufacturing
• Sensing and control of advanced laser processes
• Numerical simulation of heat and mass transfer and mechanical behavior of metals in advanced laser processes

The expected submission of abstract is Aril 30, 2023, the estimated full-paper submission deadline is October 31, 2023, and an approximate publication date will be February 2024.

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