Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is a variation of linear Friction Stir Welding (FSW), which
was invented to compete with resistance spot welding (RSW) and riveting of lightweight …

Aluminium alloys are one of the choice materials with ever-increasing demands in
manufacturing industries. The aluminium alloy 6 xx series such as AA6061-T6, has emerged …

This present study uses a novel solid-state additive manufacturing method based on friction
surfacing as a mechanism for layer-upon-layer deposition. This utilizes severe plastic …

Welding of heat-treated AA6061-T6 often results in mechanical and wear properties
deterioration because of the dissolution of the strengthening precipitates at the joint …

Dissimilar metal joints have some advantages such as high functionality characteristics for
the industrial usage. This paper describes the effect of friction welding condition on joining …

A serious investigation was conducted to examine the influence of filling materials on the
microstructure and properties of hybrid laser welded AA6061-T6 joints. The results of the …

Tool design plays an important role in the development of dissimilar friction stir welding. This
paper presents a design study of the welding tool through investigating the effect of pin flute …

A 6061-T6 aluminium alloy was friction stir welded in submerged water as well as in air cool
at a constant traverse speed and different rotational speed in order to investigate the …

In this study, a two-layer Al-Zn alloy matrix composite was fabricated using sheet lamination
method and applying reinforcing particles in one of the layers. Friction stir processing were …

This paper presents the analysis of the friction stir‐processed aluminium alloy 5083‐H111
gas tungsten arc‐welded and friction stir‐welded joints. The comparative analysis was …