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About
Celso Cruz is a materials and manufacturing engineer whose research centers on welding metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and advanced casting processes. His most cited work, “Effect of Torch Weaving on the Microstructure, Tensile and Impact Resistances, and Fracture of the HAZ and Weld Bead by Robotic GMAW Process on ASTM A36 Steel” (2017, 26 citations), systematically investigates how robotic torch weaving parameters influence the mechanical integrity of welded joints. Through fractography, tensile, impact, and micro-hardness testing, Cruz demonstrated that weaving patterns can significantly alter heat-affected zone microstructure, improving impact resistance while maintaining tensile strength—a critical insight for structural steel fabrication. His subsequent research extends this expertise into wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), where he examines the mechanical performance and failure mechanisms of layered walls produced in pulsed metal transfer mode (2022). Cruz also explores novel manufacturing routes for large-scale components, such as naval propellers cast using self-hardening sand molds shaped by robotic arms (2021). With a growing citation footprint and a focus on bridging robotic automation with materials performance, Cruz’s work offers practical guidance for industries seeking to optimize weld quality and additive layer integrity through process parameter control.
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