In the present investigation. the numerical code WELDSIM is used to simulate butt welding of 4 mm thick plates of S355 steel and AA6082-T6 by Hybrid Metal Extrusion and Bonding (HYB). This is a new solid state joining process using continuous extrusion as a technique to enable aluminium filler metal additions. In WELDSIM. https://shopredoners.shop/product-category/cut-off-tank/