Multi-pass fusion welding by a filler wire (welding electrode) is normally carried out to join thick steel sections used in most engineering applications. Welded joints in an installation, is the area of critical importance, ...

This study is directed at developing a micro-scale laser scoring process and understanding the laser-material interaction in ultra-thin aluminium foils. The research is carried out using the latest generation of high ...

Wire + arc additive manufacture (WAAM), as the most discussed tool in manufacturing, can complement the design of a fully optimised structure through multi-material deposition and incorporation of geometric design features ...

Fatigue of airframe structures is a constant challenge to aircraft manufacturers when designing, maintaining and repairing new and aging metallic components. Laser-Peening (LP) is a highly flexible and controllable surface ...

This thesis describes advances in aspects of deposition process control, mechanical performance optimisation and improved material property development, undertaken for high productivity and integrity wire and arc additive ...

Dissimilar welding has been subject of several investigations due to its potential importance in various industrial fields such as transportation, energy generation and management. Dissimilar welding can increase the ...

In recent years, the offshore wind industry's growth and increased demand for larger and stronger offshore wind turbines have led to significant research into the joining and manufacture of thick section tubular structural ...

The use of Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) to manufacture high- speed projectiles, such as missiles, is currently an industry challenge due to the nature of high-speed flight and the extreme environment that ...