Friction stir welding (FSW) is an effective solid-state joining process that has the potential to
overcome common problems correlated with conventional fusion welding processes. FSW is …

Recent papers on the fatigue design of aluminum welds have highlighted a lack of guidance
on the assessment of structures containing joints made by friction stir welding (FSW). With …

The effect of tool traverse speed, offset and rotation direction during dissimilar butt friction stir
welding of Al 5083-H321 and 316L stainless steel plates was studied at constant rotational …

The effect of rotational and traverse speeds during dissimilar butt friction stir welding of Al
5083-H321 and 316L stainless steel plates was studied. The macrostructure and …

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state welding process that has multiple advantages
over fusion welding. The design of tools for the FSW process is a factor of interest …

The present investigation aims at studying the effect of different welding techniques on the
microstructure and mechanical properties of the welds. Weld zone (WZ) in the metal inert …

Cast alloys find suitable employability in industrial applications favoring automotive and
aerospace sectors owing to their high specific strength, low porosity, excellent fluidity, and …

In this work, an Al-Zn aluminum alloy was welded using friction stir welding (FSW) and metal
inert gas (MIG) welding methods. The comparison between microstructure and mechanical …

Manufacturing tiny components into gigantic structures seems unimaginable without welding
connections, whether it is for materials, parts, structures, or equipment. In the recent …

Aluminum alloys are used primarily to produce rings, structural components, automotive
systems, and aerospace components. Fusion welds are difficult to perform on these alloys …