Yonghua Shen

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

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Yonghua Shen is a specialist in advanced manufacturing and remanufacturing technologies, with a primary focus on wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) and robotic welding processes. His research addresses critical challenges in the repair and restoration of high-value industrial components, particularly hot-forging dies and trimming dies, where precision and durability are paramount. Shen’s most cited work, "Research on adaptive adjustment of welding torch pose in wire and arc additive remanufacturing of hot-forging dies" (2022, 9 citations), introduces an innovative method for dynamically adjusting the welding torch orientation during additive remanufacturing. This contribution enhances deposition accuracy and reduces defects, directly improving the service life of expensive tooling. His subsequent study on repairing trimming die edges with arc welding robots (2023, 3 citations) further demonstrates his practical approach to extending the lifecycle of manufacturing tools. Though his citation counts are currently modest, Shen’s work is gaining traction in the niche but industrially vital field of die repair and remanufacturing. His research bridges the gap between additive manufacturing and traditional tooling maintenance, offering cost-effective, automated solutions that reduce waste and downtime in production environments.