Dear Colleagues,

Welding is the basic method employed to manufacture complex structures. The relationship between the welding process and microstructures has been discussed for many years regarding the enhancement of joint properties.

In recent decades, novel welding methods and materials have been applied in order to modify the microstructure of joints, enhance their mechanical properties, and enable joints to be applied in harsher working environments. For example, laser shock peening is employed to eliminate the surface residual tensile stress of joints; high-energy beam connections between the engine combustion chamber fascia and skin are utilized to realize the assembly of additively manufactured parts; the biocompatibility of structures such as hip joints is enhanced via the fabrication of parts from a combination of titanium alloys and ceramics; and electric components are created via personalized and rapid nano-manufacturing.

Therefore, this Special Issue will include (but is not limited to) research on the welding of metals, ceramics, and composite materials, as well as the post-treatment of related parts. Attention should also be paid to the relationship between materials, structure, and mechanical performance.

Dr. Hong Bian
Dr. Danyang Lin
Dr. Xiaoyu Cai
Guest Editors

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• microstructure characterization
• process optimization
• mechanical properties
• laser welding
• friction stir welding
• brazing
• finite element simulation
• electron beam welding
• ultrasonic welding
• hybrid welding
• metallurgical bond
• advanced materials