Introduction to Welding Processes

This course covers the comprehensive understanding of various welding processes, techniques, and their applications. It starts with the fundamentals of finite element modeling of welding processes, exploring the different components, classifications, and the physics behind these processes. The course then moves on to the basics of different welding processes, their properties, and the manufacturing processes involved. It also discusses the key physical and mechanical properties of materials, the importance of understanding these properties in developing numerical models, and the challenges in multi-scale modeling. The course concludes with an overview of data-driven modeling approaches, solid-state welding processes, including brazing and soldering, and the principles of diffusion welding, ultrasonic welding, explosive bonding, and electromagnetic pulse welding.