Classical friction stir welding (C-FSW), because of its solid-state joining nature, offers
several benefits over traditional fusion welding for joining dissimilar materials. C-FSW …

In friction stir welding (FSW) the material is welded without melting the base material.
Aerospace, automobile, shipbuilding and electronics are some of the industrial sectors …

Nowadays, it is usual define welding as “a materials joining process in which two (or more)
parts are coalesced at their contacting surfaces by the suitable application of heat and/or …

Solid-state welding is a derivative of the friction stir spot welding (FSSW) technique, which
has been developed as a new method for joining aluminum alloys. FSSW is a variant of …

Abstract Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state process which is extensively used to join
aluminum sheet structures in a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive …

Recently, friction stir welding of dissimilar materials has emerged as one of the most
significant issues in lightweight, eco-friendly bonding technology. In this study, we welded …

This paper focuses on the microstructure evolution and the relationship to the
microhardness profiling of the friction stir welded butt joint on similar AA6061-T6 Aluminium …

The joining techniques provide a more ecologically responsible option to conventional
welding procedures that rely on fossil fuels; green energy-based welding processes are …

The friction stir welding (FSW) technique is an emerging solid-state welding approach that
can weld both similar and dissimilar materials. Initially, FSW was only used for welding softer …

An optimal axial force is critical for achieving favourable weld joints during FSW. This study
investigates the effect of various axial forces with increments of 1000 N on the weld quality of …