Friction stir welding (FSW), a highly efficient solid-state joining technique, has been termed
as “green” technology due to its energy efficiency and environment friendliness. It is an …

Friction stir welding (FSW) has enjoyed great success in joining aluminum alloys. As
lightweight structures are designed in higher numbers, it is only natural that FSW is being …

In this study, the pinless friction stir spot welding of aluminum–copper composite with Zn
interlayer was analyzed under experimental measurement and finite element method. The …

Abstract Friction Stir Processing (FSP) involves the use of Silicon Carbide (SiC) and
Graphite (Gr) nanoparticles as reinforcements to enhance the properties of AZ91 Mg alloy …

Multi-walled carbon nanotube/aluminum composites are fabricated on Al–Si cast alloy
employing friction stir processing. First, the microstructure of the stir zone, as well as the …

Aircraft skin and stringer elements are typically fabricated from 2xxx and 7xxx series high
strength aluminum alloys. A single friction stir welding (FSW) pass using a specially …

In this investigation, the local microstructure evolution, mechanical properties and corrosion
behavior of the dissimilar friction stir welded AA2024/7075 joints were evaluated as a …

Rising concerns about climate change drive the demand for lightweight components.
Magnesium (Mg) alloys are highly valued for their low weight, making them increasingly …

This work was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of the additively-manufactured tool for
dissimilar friction-stir welding (FSW) of 2519, 6061, and 7050 heat-treatable aluminum …

The ever-increasing demand for light weighted hard materials for transportation industries
encouraged researchers to develop composites with excellent mechanical properties which …