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 combination of aluminium (Al) and steel is a promising solution in the automotive
industry for reducing the weight of automotive body structure and fuel consumption. The …

Laser welding-brazing technique was used for lap joining of Q235 steel to AA5052
aluminum alloy using a flux-cored Zn-22Al filler wire. The influence of heat input on …

The friction stir lap welding (FSLW) was employed to join the dissimilar 5052 Al alloy and
DP590 steel. The intermetallic compound (IMC) formation area and thickness increased …

The valid joining of aluminum and steel plays an important role in support structure of heat
exchanger, which was widely used in chemical, automobile and aircraft industries, etc. In …

Aluminum has become increasingly important in the automotive sector due to its ability to
reduce vehicle weight without compromising structural performance. However, joining …

In this study, in order to obtain the maximum possible formability in tailor-welded blank
AA6061 sheets connected by the friction stir welding (FSW) procedure, the incremental …

The friction stir welding robot for aerospace applications developed by the research group is
subject to the effects of size, working conditions, and other conditions during the operation …

Continuous-drive rotary friction welding was performed to join cylindrical specimens of
carbon steel (EN24) and nickel-based superalloy (IN718), and the microstructures of three …

The aluminum/steel dissimilar structure is a cornerstone for lightweight components and
equipment. Yet, traditional fusion welding methods' high heat input frequently gives rise to …