Alclad layer is a challenge to ensure the mechanical properties of refill friction stir spot
welding (RFSSW) alclad 7050/2524 joint. In this study, RFSSW with suspension rotating …

Refill friction stir spot welding (RFSSW) technology is a solid-state joint that can replace
conventional welding or riveting processes in aerospace applications. The quality of the new …

The study presents the results of examinations of wear in tools made of 1.2344 steel without
and with an anti-wear coating in the process of welding overlap joints of sheet metal made of …

The paper presents the evaluation of the load capacity of lap joints and the distribution of
plastic deformations. The influence of the number and arrangement of welds on the load …

Aluminum-composite adhesive joints are used in many technical fields, eg in the automotive,
aviation, and construction industries. They are exposed to mechanical as well as …

This work investigates refill friction stir spot welded joints of AA2024-T3 aluminium alloy,
produced with short welding times between 3 s and 0.75 s. A novel tool geometry that …

Refill friction stir spot welding is a solid-state spot-welding technique suited to lap joining of
thin aluminium sheets, including difficult-to-weld 2xxx series alloys that are prone to hot …

To solve problems in dissimilarly light metal joints, refilled friction stir spot welding (RFSSW)
is proposed instead of resistance spot welding. However, rotation speed, dwell time, plunge …

Adhesive joints play an important role in many fields of technology. In civil engineering, they
are used eg when reinforcing existing structures with fiber composite strips or to create …

Light weight design is believed one of the most effective ways to enhance performance,
reduce fuel consumption and harmful gases for air and land vehicles. Hence, welding …