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88 articles for “welding process parameters”
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Influence of Different Fluxes on the Angular Distortion of A-TIG Welded 316L Steel Plates
Abstract: The conventional Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process is an autogenous welding process primarily used to weld thin metal sheets in the food processing and chemical industry. The process can weld almost all engineering materials but suffers from the limitation of slow speed and inability to weld thick sections. With the development of A-TIG welding, some of the drawbacks of traditional TIG welding have been addressed, where the activated flux …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 99–103 Read article
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A Technical Review on Parametric Optimization of Welding Dissimilar Metals
Abstract: As we know that the use of stainless steel in different industrial sectors such as oil and gas, aerospace, automobile, power plant, manufacturing, etc. is high due to their higher tensile strength and toughness etc. Therefore need has arrived to think out in the merger of stainless steel with other metal which are compatible and stronger such as stainless steel. In this paper, we have studied the different technical aspects …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Investigation of Robotic Transverse Twin-Wire GMAW for Large-Scale Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing Applications
Abstract: Bulk metal additive manufacturing using wire-arc processes has gained significant attention for fabricating large-scale engineering components due to their high deposition rate and material efficiency. In this study, the feasibility and performance of robotic transverse twin-wire gas metal arc welding (GMAW) for bulk wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is systematically assessed. The research focuses on understanding arc stability, weld bead characteristics, and process–product relationships under high-deposition conditions. Welding current signals from …
Published in International Journal of Robotics and Automation in Mechanics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 36–50 Read article
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Optimizating Pitting Corrosion in 3.5 N NaCl Medium of Pulsed Current Micro Plasma Arc Welded AISI 304L Sheets Using Genetic Algorithm
Abstract: Austenitic stainless steel sheets have gathered wide acceptance in the fabrication of components, which require high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, such as metal bellows used in expansion joints in aircraft, aerospace and petroleum industry. In case of single pass welding of thinner sections of this alloy, pulsed current micro plasma arc welding (PCMPAW) was found beneficial due to its advantages over the conventional continuous current process. This paper highlights …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 132–142 Read article
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Multi Objective Optimization of Weld Bead Geometry Parameters of Pulsed Current Micro Plasma Arc Welded Inconel 625 Using Enhanced Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm
Abstract: Pulsed Current Plasma Arc Welding (PCPAW) is one of the most widely used welding processes in sheet metal manufacturing industry. In any fusion arc welding process, the weld bead geometry plays an important role in determining the mechanical properties of the weld and hence, quality of the weld. Moreover, the geometry of weld bead involves several simultaneously multiple quality characteristics such as front width, back width, front height and back …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Simultaneous Optimization of Multiple Performance Characteristics in MIG Welding for Machining AISI-304 Stainless Steel by Weighted Principle Component Analysis
Abstract: The effect of MIG welding parameters specifically Welding current, Voltage, Gas flow rate and Plate thickness during welding of AISI-304 stainless steel Material on MIG welding machine at different level presents in this work. All the welding parameters are modeled using Taguchi-based Principle Component Analysis (PCA). Principal component is used as multiple responses optimizing technique to drive optimal solution, which gives the overall quality index in experimental process, and finally …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 77–85 Read article
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Examining Experimentally the Impact of Spot-Welding Process Variables on Metal Matrix Composites
Abstract: Metal matrix composites work in concert with reinforcement to improve the material's qualities. Reliability in joining metal matrix composites using traditional methods is challenging. Friction Stir Welding has demonstrated the ability to solve numerous issues that arise in traditional welding procedures. Initially, the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) welding procedure produced metal seams that were solid. Additionally, FSW was expanded to join MMCs and their alloys. The purpose of this review …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 193–201 Read article
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An Investigation on Effect of Welding Current Mode on Weld Quality Characteristics of Microplasma Arc Welding of Inconel 625 Sheets
Abstract: Nickel alloys have gathered wide acceptance in the fabrication of components, which require high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, such as metal bellows used in expansion joints in aircraft, aerospace and petroleum industry. In case of single-pass welding of thinner sections of this alloy, pulsed current microplasma arc welding was found beneficial due to its advantages over the conventional continuous current process. The paper focuses on studying the effect of …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Effect of Tool Tilt on Formation of Tunnel in Friction Stir Welded 5083 Joints: An Experimental Study
Abstract: Friction stir welding (FSW) being a solid-state joining process is immune to the various defects faced in traditional fusion welding process. However, defects such as voids, joint line remnants and tunnel defects are common imperfections in FSW. In the present study, an attempt has been made to investigate the effect of tool tilt on the formation of tunnel defect, while keeping all other process parameters constant. Tool tilt is a …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Multi Objective Optimization in Micromilling of 304L steel by Taguchi-Grey-Fuzzy Method: Literature Review
Abstract: Micromechanical milling of 304L Stainless steel which is commonly used in the welded in severe corrosion environment and it terminates the need for annealing. The goal of this study is to investigate the influence of process input parameter such as cutting speed, depth of cut, feed per tooth, radial immersion percentage and plunging method on process output during circular pocketing operations. Tool wear, machining forces and surface roughness measurement are …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Analysis of Friction Stir Welding Utilizing ANSYS: A Study Based on Simulation
Abstract: Friction Stir Welding (FSW) represents a sophisticated solid-state welding methodology that has attracted considerable scholarly attention due to its efficacy in amalgamating high-strength, lightweight substrates including aluminium, magnesium, and titanium alloys. FSW enables the fabrication of defect free products with a substantial amount of mechanical and wear properties. The process is highly sensitive to various parameters that significantly influence the quality and strength of the final product. Studies have shown …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 62–77 Read article
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Process Optimization of Spot Welding for Galvanized Automotive Steel Sheets
Abstract: Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) is a pillar of the modern automotive industry with the usage of lightweight and high-strength products at the highest point of demand. The optimum weld quality of galvanized steel sheets which is a material of choice because of its additional corrosion protective property is however not achieved easily. This study is a well-developed data-based solution to designing the RSW process in the most efficient way, providing …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Optimization Of Mechanical Properties Of 500/7 Grade Ductile Cast Iron (DCI) By Using SMAW: Applications In Reinforced Composites And Thermoplastics Through Taguchi & GRA
Abstract: Welding, a critical manufacturing process, is broadly engaged to join metals and thermoplastics using heat, pressure, or both. This study inspects the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) method to optimize welding parameters and improve the mechanical properties of Ductile Cast Iron (DCI) grade 500/7, a material widely used in high-strength and thermal conductivity applications in aerospace and automotive sectors. Using an L9 OA (orthogonal array), experiments were conducted on nine …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 204–222 Read article
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Investigation of Process Specifications on Friction Stir Welded Aluminium 5083 and 6082 Alloys
Abstract: Aluminium 5083 alloys were mainly used for naval based applications because of better corrosion resistance feature. Similarly aluminium 6082 alloy being a structurally significant material found its applications in construction sector. Fusion welding of these two heterogeneous alloys is bit hard, since it evolves many defects. Present Investigation deals with two cases of distinct alloys through FSW process. Case 1 represents 31 experimental trails performed by 5 various tool pin …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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DESIGN AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF SOFT CAPTURE DOCKING SYSTEM USING MR FLUID
Abstract: This paper emphasizes the development of Satellite docking system using Magnetorheological fluid. Docking is a mechanism where a space craft tends to adhere with another space craft or an international space station maneuvering on its own. Magnetorheological fluid is a smart material that is controllable using magnetic field. When a magnetic field is applied to Magnetorheological fluid its viscosity increases and becomes viscoelastic and the liquid state changes to solid …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Reduction of Submerged Mark Defects in Injection Molding Method
Abstract: Because of overwhelming interest in plastic items, plastic businesses are developing in a speediest rate. Plastic infusion forming starts with shape making and in assembling of complex shapes. Ideal setting up of infusion forming process factors assumes an imperative part in controlling the nature of the infusion shaped items. It is all the most critical to control property abandons like sink marks. Sink marks are fundamentally a "planned in" issue …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Superplasticity Behavior of Aluminium Alloys Through FSP: A Review
Abstract: Friction Stir Processing (FSP), an advanced modification of Friction Stir Welding (FSW), has emerged as a highly effective technique for fabricating surface composites with superior mechanical and metallurgical properties. FSP enhances the microstructure and superplastic behavior of materials, particularly aluminium alloys, by subjecting them to high strain rates at relatively low temperatures. This review paper critically examines the development and optimization of FSP for aluminium alloys, emphasizing key factors such …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 65–77 Read article
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Investigation on pitting corrosion rate of Micro Plasma Arc Welded Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) alloy sheets in KBr solution using TOPSIS
Abstract: Titanium is having good anti-corrosion properties in both basic and acidic medium. However, when it is subjected to severer heating processing like welding, there is a possibility of corrosion formation at the weld joint. In the present work Pulsed current MPAW is used for joining 0.5 mm thick Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) alloy sheets. Peak Current, Base Current, Pulse Rate and Pulse Width are considered as input parameters and fusion zone corrosion …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 37–53 Read article
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Polymer-Inspired Underwater Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum–Copper Composite Joints
Abstract: The problem of high-performance dissimilar joints and their compatibility with polymer and composite engineering applications is the impetus to the current work. This paper seeks to investigate the possibility of applying the polymer-based composite ideas with underwater friction stir welding (UWFSW) to improve the performance of AA5083 aluminumcopper joints. To achieve this a systematic experimental method was followed by varying the tool rotational speed, traverse speed and tilt angle and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 372–383 Read article
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An experimental study of Resistance Spot Welding with CRCA sheet
Abstract: Resistance Spot Welding is prime process in automotive industries for joining metal sheets. Different materials are used for making automobile body. Now-a-days, cold rolled closed annealed(CRCA) sheets are used. In this paper, CRCA sheets for 1 mm. thickness is used for experimentation. D.O.E. is used and Input-output parameters are taken according to AWS D8.9M:2012 standard. Results are compared and final result having optimum output parameter is selected.
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article