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Rongwei Xu is a materials scientist and engineer whose research focuses on the additive manufacturing and microstructural engineering of high-performance metallic alloys, particularly tool steels. His work is central to understanding how deposition parameters in advanced welding-based additive techniques, such as Cold Metal Transfer (CMT), govern the final mechanical properties of industrial components. Xu’s most-cited study, “Deposition structure dependence of microstructural evolution and mechanical anisotropy of H13 buildups using cold metal transfer technology” (2021, 17 citations), provides a critical framework for predicting and controlling anisotropy in H13 tool steel builds—a key challenge for the durability of dies and molds. By systematically linking deposition strategies to grain morphology and phase distribution, his research offers practical guidelines for reducing mechanical variability in additively manufactured parts. This work has direct implications for the tooling and automotive industries, where consistent performance under thermal and mechanical stress is essential. Xu’s contributions are helping to bridge the gap between process science and reliable, application-ready metal additive manufacturing.
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