This article was updated March 7, 2023. It was originally published Dec. 9, 2004. Engineers have an impressive array of ways to join two pieces of metal including adhesives, nuts and bolts, and a long ...

Whether you've seen it done on automotive TV shows or at your local shop, watching that spark light and hearing the steady crackle of the MIG welder is enticing for sure. It's always impressive to see ...

Traditionally, welding has been limited to materials that share similar properties, so it's tough to make even aluminum and steel join forces. But now, scientists from Heriot-Watt University are ...

Dissimilar metal welding of magnesium alloys and steel is a field of growing significance in industries where weight reduction without compromising structural integrity is paramount. This area of ...

As industrial production scales worldwide, and infrastructure initiatives continue to surge, welding filler metals remain a ...

GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) - Chance Knighten’s hands are filthy. They’re caked with black dust as he works his way around a rose, petal after petal. The shirt sleeves of his worn flannel are rolled up to his ...

Researchers have identified a welding technique that can be used to join composite metal foam (CMF) components together without impairing the properties that make CMF desirable. CMFs hold promise for ...