This book addresses the fundamental technologies and advancements in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in metal joining and additive manufacturing. It delivers in-depth knowledge on various aspects of GMAW processes, including principles and mechanisms, metal transfer modes, process variations, monitoring and control, automation and flexibility of power sources, joining of similar and dissimilar materials, additive manufacturing, and metallurgical aspects. The book concludes with challenges and...

AUTOMATION IN THE WELDING INDUSTRYThis volume serves as a multidimensional perspective of welding practices in Industry 5.0 from the perspective of automation, digitization, digital twins, cobots, virtual reality, augmented reality, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and IoT ranging from rudiments to advanced applications.This book introduces the concept of Industry 5.0 in welding technologies, where the human brain collaborates wit...