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October 2023
Editorial
Brazing & Soldering Lightweight Aluminum-Steel Structures for Automotive Applications
Reducing the weight of materials in the automotive industry has become more relevant due to the advent of electric cars. The use of lightweight materials can significantly reduce energy consumption, thus increasing the range (mileage) of each electric battery charge.
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News of the Industry
AWS and the welding community have experienced a great loss with the sudden passing of AWS President Dennis K. Eck. Eck served as AWS vice president from 2019 to 2022.
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Additive Braze Preforms Take Turbine Repair to a New Dimension
Since the development of gas turbine engines, the demand for decreased costs and increased performance has required components that can withstand higher temperatures and longer service lives.
SEE MOREA Comparison of Oxygen- vs. Air-Acetylene Torches
When it comes to brazing, there are two main equipment options to consider: oxygen/acetylene or air/acetylene torches.
SEE MOREGTAW-P Helps Aircraft Production Fly
Many passengers use air travel regularly with little thought as to the amount of care put into manufacturing each and every component of the aircraft. Fabrication in the aerospace industry has evolved significantly over the years with the addition of new processes and technologies.
SEE MOREWelding Research Supplements
Relevant research papers by the world’s foremost scientists, engineers, scholars and industry professionals, are published monthly in the Welding Journal and are also available for download in PDF format. Browse current peer-reviewed reports of research on welding procedures, metallurgy, equipment, processes, testing and quality control.
Please email wjrs@aws.org if you have a question that needs to be answered. Research papers must be submitted through Editorial Manager.
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Please contact the Peer Review Coordinator, Brenda Flores at wjrs@aws.org.
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