The main drawback of friction stir welding (FSW) dissimilar metals is the formation of
intermetallic compounds (IMCs), which are brittle and affect the strength of the joint. The …

The development of high-performance dissimilar aluminum–steel joints is necessary to
promote the feasibility of multi-material design and lightweight manufacturing. However …

Intermetallic compounds (IMCs) formation during friction stir welding (FSW) of dissimilar
metals such as aluminum (Al) and steel (St) is known to cause a reduction in the joint …

Research has confirmed a positive effect of laser beam shaping on controlling weld profiles
and keyhole stabilisation, with significant reductions of porosity in weldments. However, few …

The alternative longitudinal external magnetic field (LEMF) was verified to be effective to
enhance the spreading and wetting capacity of the molten aluminum metal in metal inert gas …

The relationship between the intermetallic compound (IMC) layer thickness including the
deviation and joint strength was evaluated for the dissimilar joints between aluminum alloys …

Steel is the most commonly manufactured material in the world. Its performances can be
improved by hot-dip coating with the low weight aluminum metal. The structure of the Al∥ Fe …

An aluminium (Al) alloy to stainless steel friction welded joint, being of potential as an
alternative for the existing structural component, was obtained under specifically designed …

Forming metallurgical phases has a critical impact on the performance of dissimilar
materials joints. Here, we shed light on the forming mechanism of equilibrium and non …

EUROFER 97 steel, a variation of reduced activation ferritic-martensitic (RAFM) steel, is
considered to be a potential material for the first wall of fusion reactor. Aluminide diffusion …