Welding Journal

February 2025

Feature Articles

Editorial

Working toward a New Generation of Compact Heat Exchangers

Many years ago, when I chose thermal energy engineering as my major in undergraduate study, I had only a vague idea that it must be something important because thermal energy is needed everywhere.

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Q&A

Aluminum Q&A

Q: I would like to better understand the different aluminum alloy types. What are the most common alloys and for what are they typically used?

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Features

New AWS Specifications for Torch and Furnace Soldering and Soldered Joint Mechanical Testing

When soldering technology is mentioned, it is often associated with electronics applications, such as assembling components like capacitors, resistors, and microprocessors onto printed circuit boards.

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Features

Producing Brazed Joints of Stainless Steel 316L

Powder bed fusion of metal with laser beam (PBF-LB/M) is an additive manufacturing process that uses a laser beam to melt dimensionless metal powder and then build it up layer by layer to form a three-dimensional component.

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Features

Busting the Myths around Welding Aluminum

For decades, welding aluminum has been a challenge. During that time, several myths have surfaced and been passed along. This article will review some of the most common, debunk or prove them, and add tips for best practices.

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Society News

Explore AWS news, Tech Topics, Membership activities, and much more.

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News of the Industry

News of the Industry

AWS, Miami, Fla., has announced Carey Chen as its new executive director and CEO, effective January 20. Chen succeeds Robert Roth, who has served as interim executive director and CEO.

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Section News

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