Dr. William Song   Research Engineer

Area of Expertise & Research

• Metal/Polymer Composite characterization and fabricated for Rapid Prototyping Processing.
• Metal deformation and characteristics analysis at dynamical and Quasi–static
• Optimising laser joint processing
• Wear behaviours and mechanisms for metal and metal matrix composite

Current Research Projects

• Laser joint processing
• Dynamical characterization of Nonferrous and Titanium alloys

2010 Cast Commercialisation Award

• 2010 Cast Commercialisation Award

Selected Publications

1. Wei Qian Song, Shoujin Sun, Suming Zhu, Gui Wang, James Wang, Matthew S.Dargusch, “Compressive deformation behavior of a near–beta titanium alloy” Materials & Design, 34, 2012, pp.739–745.
2. Peter D. Beggs, William Song, Mark Easton, “Failure modes during uniaxial deformation of magnesium alloy AZ31 B tubes”, Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 52, 2010, pp1634–1645.
3. Y.Durandet, R.Deam, A. Beer, W.Song, S. Blacket, “Laser assisted self–pierce riveting of AZ31 magnesium alloy strips” Materials & Design, 31, SUPPL 1, 2010, pps13–s16.
4. Wei.Qian Song, Peter Beggs, Mark Easton, “Compressive strain–rate sensitivity of magnesium–aluminum die casting alloys”, Materials & Design, 30, 2009, pp.642–648.
5. Y.Durandet, R.Deam, A, Beer, W.Song, R.Clegg and S Blacket “Joining of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy Strips by Laser Assisted Self–pierce Riveting”, 8th Internationsal Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications, Edited by K.U.Kainer, 2009
6. Y.Durandet, W.Song, S Blacket and M. Brant, “Spot joining of magnesium using thermally enhanced self–piercing riveting technology”, Proc. light metals technology conference, Sept 2007, Quebec, Canada.
7. Mark Easton, Wei Qian Song, Trevor Abbott, “A comparison of the deformation of magnesium alloys with aluminium and steel in tension, bending and buckling”, Materials & Design 27, 2006, pp 935–946.
8. Y.Durandet, W.Song, P.Cordini, M.Brandt and A.Ostendorf, “Effect of Strain Rate and Filler Alloy on the Properties of Laser Welded AZ31 alloy Sheet”, The 7th Internationsl Conference on Magnesium Alloys and Their Applications, Edited by K.U.Kainer, November 2006 in Dresden.
9. S.H.Masood, W.Q.Song, “Thermal characteristics of a new metal/polymer material for FDM rapid prototyping process” Assembly automation, Vol.25 No.4, 2005 pp309~315.
10. D.S.Mehta, S.H.Masood, W.Q.Song, “Investigation of wear properties of Magnesium and aluminium alloys for automotive applications”,Materials Processing Technology, 155–156, 2004, pp1526–1531.
11. S.H. Masood, W.Q.Song, “Development of new metal/polymer materials for rapid tooling using Fused deposition modeling” Materials & Design, Volume 25, Issue 7, October 2004, Pages 587–594.
12. Yvonne Durandet, Milan Brandt, William Song, Pino Cordini, Andreas Ostendorf, “Joining of Magnesium Alloys Using Laser Welding Technology”, Proceedings of the 1st International Light Metals Technology Conference 2003 Brisbane, Australia.
13. Mark Easton, Wei Qian Song, Trevor Abbott, Roman Schmidt, “A Comparison of the Energy Absorbing Properties of Magnesium Alloys with Steel and Aluminium Alloys”, Proceeding of the 1st International Light Metals Technology Conference 2003, Brisbane, Australia.
14. T.Muster, I.Cole, Y.Durandet, W.Ganther and W.Song, “Development of a Knowledge–Based System for the Design of Magnesium Components”, Materials Science Forum vols. 419–422, 2003, pp873–878.
15. Trevor Abbott, Mark Easton, William.Song, “Mechanical Behaviour of Cast Magnesium Alloys”, 2nd International Conference on Platform Science Technology for Advanced Magnesium Alloys, January 2003.
16. Trevor Abbott, Mark Easton, William.Song, “Mechanical Behaviour of Cast Magnesium Alloys”, 2nd International Conference on Platform Science Technology for Advanced Magnesium Alloys, January 2003.
17. W.Q.Song, P.Beggs, M.Brandt, “Wear Performance of Cast Magnesium Alloys” Proceedings of Engineering Materials 2001, Melbourne Australia, pp78~83.
18. S.H.Masood and W.Q.Song, “FDTool: A Direct Rapid Tooling Process for Injection Moulds Using Fused Deposition Modelling”, Time Compression Technologies Conference, Cardiff, UK, 10~11 October 2000, pp 145~150 (Refereed).
19. S.H.Masood, W.Q.Song, J.H.Hodgkin and C.Friedl, “Rapid Injection Moulding Die Manufacture with Fused Deposition Modelling”, International Journal of Agile Manufacturing, USA, Vol.3, Issue 1, 2000, pp 47~58 (Refereed
20. S.H.Masood, W.Q.Song, C.Friedl, and J.H. Hodgkin, “Injection Moulding Tooling Directly from Rapid Prototyping”, Tooling 99 Conference, Melbourne, 25~26 March 1999, pp115~119 (Refereed).
21. S.H.Masood, W.Q.Song, J.H.Hodgkin, and C.Friedl, “Rapid Tooling for Injection Moulding using Fused Deposition Modelling” ANTEC99 conference, New York, USA, May 1999,pp 1100~1104 (Refereed).
22. W.Q.Song, S.H.Masood, J.H.Hodgkin, and C.Friedl, “Mechanical Characteristics of Metal–Polymer composites for Fused Deposition Modelling”, The First International Conference on Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing, Beijing, China, 21~23 July 1998, pp 111~115.
23. W.Q.Song, S.H.Masood, J.H.Hodgkin, and C.Friedl, “Development of Metal–Polymer Composites for Fused Deposition Modelling”, 7th European Conference on Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing, Aachen, Germany, 7~9 July 1998, pp 79~85 (Refereed).
24. W.Q.Song, S. W Masood, W. Thompson, C. Friedl, and D.Liming, “ Investigation on Metal–Polymer Composites for Fused Deposition Modelling”, Proceeding of World Congress on Manufacturing, Cairns, Australia, 15~17 September 1997, pp 465~472 (Refereed).
25. W.Q.Song, Peter Krauklis, A.P.Mouritz, Sri Bandyopadhyay, “The Effect of Thermal Ageing on the Abrasive Wear Behavior of Age–Hardening 2014 and 6061 Al/SiC Composites” Wear 185, 1995.
26. W.Q.Song, Peter Kruklis, Sri Bandyopadhyay and A.P.Mouritz, “Effect of Ageing Temperature on Wear Resistance of 2014 and 6061 Al–Alloy Metal Matrix Composites” 4th Australian Forum on Metal Matrix Composites, December 1993, in Sydney.