Effect of welding parameters on functionality of dissimilar laser-welded NiTi superelastic (SE) to shape memory effect (SME) wires
Numerous are the applications of NiTi shape memory alloys (SMA) in smart designs and structures. Many researchers and manufacturers investigate laser welding and joining process to integrate the functionalities of NiTi alloys, including superelasticity (SE) and shape memory effect (SME). Accordingly, this integration would provide better flexibility to that class of materials which can be applied in the development of multi-functional systems and components.