Welding Journal

Aims & Scope

The Welding Journal has been published continually since 1922 — an unmatched link to all issues and advancements concerning metal fabrication and construction.

Each month the Welding Journal delivers news of the welding and metal fabricating industry.

Stay informed on the latest products, trends, technology and events via in-depth articles, full-color photos and illustrations, and timely, cost-saving advice.

Also featured are articles and supplements on related activities, such as testing and inspection, maintenance and repair, design, training, personal safety, and brazing and soldering.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.464

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	82

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering and Materials Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Adaptive Intelligent Welding Manufacturing

  Citation: 48

  Authors: YUMING, QIYUE, YUKANG

• Effect of Silicon and Retained Austenite on the Liquid Metal Embrittlement Cracking Behavior of GEN3 and High-Strength Automotive Steels

  Citation: 46

  Authors: MURALI

• Four Types of LME Cracks in RSW of Zn-Coated AHSS

  Citation: 37

  Authors: SIVA PRASAD, YEONG-DO, VIJEESH, CHANGWOOK

• Deep Learning-Based Detection of Penetration from Weld Pool Reflection Images

  Citation: 35

  Authors: CHAO, QIYUE, WENHUA, MICHAEL, YU MING

• Wire-Based Additive Manufacturing of Stainless Steel Components

  Citation: 34

  Authors: JOHN W., GORDON, JOHN S., DANIEL R., PAT, JAY, PAROGYA, ANDY, MATTHEW J.

• Effects of Electrode Surface Topography on Aluminum Resistance Spot Welding

  Citation: 33

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• Solidification Cracking Susceptibility of Stainless Steels: New Test and Explanation

  Citation: 32

  Authors: KUN, PING, SINDO

• Quantitative Interpretation of Dynamic Resistance Signal in Resistance Spot Welding

  Citation: 32

  Authors: YU-JUN, TIAN-LE, YONG-BING, HASSAN, BLAIR E.

• •Microstructure Evolution and Solidification Cracking in Austenitic Stainless Steel Welds

  Citation: 30

  Authors:

• Comparison of the Resistance Spot Weldability of AA5754 and AA6022 Aluminum to Steels

  Citation: 27

  Authors: SHANQING, YUNWU, YONGBING, ZHONGQIN, AMBERLEE S., BLAIR E.

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