A Review of Joining of Inconel 718 Using Microwave Hybrid Heating

Abstract

The current study summarizes the findings of ongoing research in which the joining of Inconel 718 and other metals was accomplished using microwave hybrid heating (MHH). The use of microwave hybrid heating in the processing of metallic materials is a relatively new development in this field. Microwave processing of materials is a freshly developed technology that is being used in a variety of research projects. By employing this (MHH) procedure, many of the restrictions of standard joining processes are avoided. Microwave energy has a higher heating capacity, a cleaner process, and greater flexibility than traditional methods. These properties distinguish microwave processing from routinely used conventional procedures. Electromagnetic energy is converted into heat energy by microwave heating, which is immediately absorbed by the substance. This method has the potential to combine a wide range of materials, including nonmetallic and metallic materials. The impact of numerous parameters on the characteristics of joint structures is investigated in this study using microwave hybrid heating. This study will also provide researchers with guidance on existing challenges, future scope, and improvements to the microwave hybrid heating approach. We concentrated on the modern microwave hybrid heating procedure, taking into account the materials, subsector, exposure period, and various joint formation strategies. The current research describes the fundamental characteristics and concept of the microwave hybrid heating (MHH) approach utilized for metal joint production technology for forming metal joints.