Friction stir welding (FSW), a mature solid-state joining method, has become a revolutionary
welding technique over the past two decades because of its energy efficiency …

Friction stir welding (FSW) has achieved remarkable success in the joining and processing
of aluminium alloys and other softer structural alloys. Conventional FSW, however, has not …

This article provides an introduction to the basic principles of friction stir welding (FSW) as
well as a survey of the latest research and applications in the field. The basic principles …

Abstract Friction Spot Joining is a promising alternative joining technology for polymer–
metal hybrid structures. In this work, the feasibility of Friction Spot Joining of aluminum …

Friction spot welding (FSpW) is a solid state welding process suitable for spot joining
lightweight low melting point materials like aluminium and magnesium alloys. The process is …

Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is a very useful variant of the conventional friction stir
welding (FSW), which shows great potential to be a replacement of single‐point joining …

In this work the feasibility of friction spot welding of thermoplastics was investigated on poly
(methyl methacrylate) plates. Preliminary results have shown that the weld strength is …

Refill friction stir spot welding (FSSW-Refill) was used to produce solid-state joints in an
automotive 5042 aluminium alloy. The influence of plunge depth, rotational speed, plunge …

Aluminum alloy and steel hybrid structures offer clear advantages in weight reduction and
energy conservation for the automotive industry. This paper exhibits sound refilled friction …

Friction spot welding (FSpW) is a relatively new solid state joining technology developed by
GKSS. In the present study, FSpW was applied to join the 6061-T4 aluminum alloy sheet …