A study is conducted to investigate the microstructure and mechanical properties of lap joints
produced by friction stir welding (FSW) between 3.5 mm thick sheets of automotive …

A mandrel tool probe is provided for performing a friction-stir process. The mandrel tool
probe includes a shank and a tip coupled to the shank, where the shank and tip are …

The main goal of this study is the modeling of ultimate tensile strength produced by friction
stir welding of AA2024-T3 aluminum alloy using Taguchi and surface response …

A process for forming extruded products using a device having a scroll face configured to
apply a rotational shearing force and an axial extrusion force to the same preselected …

BACKGROUND 0003 Friction stir welding is a solid state mechanical bonding process
developed primarily for welding aluminum and aluminum alloys which are difficult to weld …

A friction stir welding tool is provided, wherein the tool includes a body; a neck formed
integrally with the body, wherein the outer diameter of the neck is less than the outer …

A friction stir welding tool and method for forming a friction stir weld joint includes a rotatable
body having a rotatable shoulder for maintaining surface contact and maintaining plunge …

An ironing plate is attached to a friction stir welding apparatus in such a manner that the
ironing plate surrounds an outer peripheral portion of a rotating tool and does not rotate …

Afriction stir welding method includes providing a joining tool including a friction Surface;
providing a first workpiece and a second workpiece; arranging the first workpiece and …

A shear assisted extrusion process for producing cladded materials wherein a cladding
material and a material to be cladded are placed in sequence with the cladded material …