W. M. Thomas

3.2k total citations · 2 hit papers
25 papers, 2.4k citations indexed

About

W. M. Thomas is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials and Automotive Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, W. M. Thomas has authored 25 papers receiving a total of 2.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 21 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 5 papers in Mechanics of Materials and 3 papers in Automotive Engineering. Recurrent topics in W. M. Thomas's work include Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis (19 papers), Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses (8 papers) and Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties (7 papers). W. M. Thomas is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis (19 papers), Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses (8 papers) and Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties (7 papers). W. M. Thomas collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. W. M. Thomas's co-authors include E.D. Nicholas, C. Dawes, C. S. Wiesner, S. A. David, Edgar Lara‐Curzio, G. M. D. Cantin, S. S. Babu, Sarat Singamneni, Peter Oakley and Paul Evans and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of materials research/Pratt's guide to venture capital sources, SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series and Polymers.

In The Last Decade

W. M. Thomas

25 papers receiving 2.3k citations

Hit Papers

Friction stir welding for the transportation industries 1991 2026 2002 2014 1997 1991 100 200 300 400 500
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Friction stir welding for the transportation industries
    1997 594 citations W. M. Thomas, E.D. Nicholas profile →
  2. Friction Stir Butt Welding
    1991 585 citations W. M. Thomas Medical Entomology and Zoology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
W. M. Thomas United Kingdom 15 2.4k 861 315 206 102 25 2.4k
Guoqiang Huang China 24 1.3k 0.5× 486 0.6× 401 1.3× 87 0.4× 75 0.7× 64 1.4k
C. Leitão Portugal 22 1.5k 0.6× 485 0.6× 157 0.5× 224 1.1× 41 0.4× 61 1.6k
Yuri Hovanski United States 21 1.5k 0.6× 460 0.5× 277 0.9× 124 0.6× 56 0.5× 67 1.5k
Jithin Joseph Australia 18 1.8k 0.8× 1.4k 1.7× 181 0.6× 152 0.7× 128 1.3× 29 2.0k
D.G. Hattingh South Africa 19 1.1k 0.5× 243 0.3× 261 0.8× 229 1.1× 39 0.4× 73 1.2k
Reza Abdi Behnagh Iran 15 927 0.4× 299 0.3× 240 0.8× 99 0.5× 35 0.3× 33 1000
Gaetano S. Palazzo Italy 17 845 0.4× 153 0.2× 102 0.3× 319 1.5× 44 0.4× 52 997
Adem Kurt Türkiye 11 698 0.3× 135 0.2× 186 0.6× 168 0.8× 41 0.4× 30 797
Ding Tang China 16 536 0.2× 138 0.2× 217 0.7× 261 1.3× 45 0.4× 53 738
Peiquan Xu China 15 678 0.3× 152 0.2× 211 0.7× 186 0.9× 72 0.7× 31 789

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of W. M. Thomas

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Feng, Zhili, et al.. (2023). Friction Extrusion: Solid-State Metal Synthesis and Recycling in Sustainable Manufacturing. JOM. 75(8). 2962–2973. 7 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M., et al.. (2020). Polyetherimide powders as material alternatives for selective laser-sintering components for aerospace applications. Journal of materials research/Pratt's guide to venture capital sources. 35(23-24). 3222–3234. 11 indexed citations
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Nicholas, E.D. & W. M. Thomas. (2014). A review of friction processes for aerospace applications. International Journal of Materials and Product Technology. 32 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M.. (2011). Discovery Invention and Innovation of Friction Technologies - for the Aluminium Industries. JOURNAL OF THE JAPAN WELDING SOCIETY. 80(1). 102–106. 2 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M., et al.. (2011). EVALUATION OF NOVEL FIBRE REINFORCEMENT BY PUNCH TESTING - A FEASIBILITY STUDY. 2 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M., et al.. (2008). An investigation of through-hole impact testing of weld root imperfections in friction stir welded 12 per cent chromium alloy steel. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B Journal of Engineering Manufacture. 222(8). 1043–1054. 4 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M., et al.. (2006). Friction Stir Welding – Process Variants and Developments in the Automotive Industry. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 16 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M., et al.. (2005). FSW Process Variants and Mechanical Properties. Welding in the World. 49(3-4). 4–11. 18 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M., et al.. (2005). Friction Stir Welding - Process Developments and Variant Techniques. 47 indexed citations
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Cantin, G. M. D., S. A. David, W. M. Thomas, Edgar Lara‐Curzio, & S. S. Babu. (2005). Friction Skew-stir welding of lap joints in 5083–0 aluminium. Science and Technology of Welding & Joining. 10(3). 268–280. 61 indexed citations
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Johnson, K.I., et al.. (2004). The joining of aluminium extrusions. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale. 1 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M., et al.. (2003). Friction Stir Welding Tools and Developments. Welding in the World. 47(11-12). 10–17. 94 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M.. (2003). Friction Stir Welding - Recent Developments. Materials science forum. 426-432. 229–236. 29 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M., et al.. (2003). Com-stir™ - Compound Motion for Friction Stir Welding and Machining. 8 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M., et al.. (2002). Friction Based Welding Technology for Aluminium. Materials science forum. 396-402. 1543–1548. 34 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M., et al.. (1999). Feasibility of friction stir welding steel. Science and Technology of Welding & Joining. 4(6). 365–372. 301 indexed citations
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Kennedy, R.L., Weidi Cao, & W. M. Thomas. (1996). Stress-rupture strength of alloy 718. AM&P Technical Articles. 149(3). 33–35. 2 indexed citations
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Dawes, C. & W. M. Thomas. (1996). Friction stir process welds aluminium alloys : The process produces low-distortion, high-quality, low-cost welds on aluminium. Welding Journal. 75(3). 41–45. 295 indexed citations
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Thomas, W. M.. (1991). Friction Stir Butt Welding. Medical Entomology and Zoology. 585 indexed citations breakdown →

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