The use of the friction stir welding (FSW) process as a relatively new solid-state welding
technology in the aerospace industry has pushed forward several developments in different …

Whilst the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) of aluminum alloys is relatively slower
compared with that of steels and titanium alloys, it has undergone a flourishing trend in the …

This article discusses the correlation between the microstructural and mechanical changes
in the dual-matrix Al-Ni/SiC composites processed by Accumulative Roll Bonding (ARB) …

Additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) is a relatively new additive manufacturing technique
to fabricate parts in solid state below the melting temperature. Due to the solid-state nature …

Friction stir welding (FSW) was used to weld the 205 A aluminum alloy parts fabricated by
wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). The microstructure characteristic, phase structure …

AlSi10Mg-based nanocomposites were fabricated by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)
additive manufacturing with the addition of 1 wt% Gd 2 O 3 and Er 2 O 3 nanoparticles. The …

In the aircraft industry, the high-strength aluminum alloys AA7075 and AA2024 are
extensively used for the manufacture of structural parts like stringers and skins, respectively …

AA1050 plates of 8 mm thickness were processed via bobbin-tool friction stir processing
technique at a constant rotation speed of 600 rpm and different travel speeds ranging from …

Additive manufacturing (AM) is an important technology in Industry 4.0. In recent years, solid-
state-based additive friction stir deposition (AFSD) has attracted much attention, as it can …

Joining dissimilar sheet thicknesses of AA6082-T6 alloys by friction stir spot welding (FSSW)
provides many advantages in automotive and aerospace applications. The formed keyhole …