This book presents a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on advanced welding technologies offering a global view of welding advancements, spanning traditional fusion methods to emerging solid-state and additive techniques. The chapters cover key processes such as arc welding, resistance spot welding, laser welding, friction stir welding, and arc-based additive manufacturing. Special attention is given to microstructural transformations, process-property correlations, and the welding of advanced alloys and dissimilar materials.

Features:

• Explores the welding of ferrous, nonferrous, and dual-phase materials with insights into microstructural evolution and mechanical performance.
• Includes case studies on pulsed laser welding for polymers and spot welding of titanium alloys.
• Discusses process optimization, industrial adaptability, and challenges in welding dissimilar materials.
• Highlights the role of arc-based additive manufacturing in bridging conventional and modern fabrication routes.

This book is aimed at researchers, graduate students, and professionals in materials science, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering.