Friction stir welding is not only a solid-state joining method used mostly for metals and
alloys, but also, used for joining various polymer materials. This literature review includes …

Despite the remarkable capabilities of friction stir welding (FSW) in joining dissimilar
materials, the numerical simulation of FSW is predominantly limited to the joining of similar …

Dynamic recrystallization (DRX), a resultant of severe plastic deformation occurring at
moderately high temperatures, plays a pivotal role in deciding the structural integrity of the …

Tubular components are challenging to weld using friction stir welding (FSW) process due to
its curvature. In the present work, a novel strategy involving concave shoulder tool with three …

This study systematically explores the impact of Tool Traverse Speed (TTS) in Friction Stir
Welding of aerospace-grade AA6092/17.5 SiCp-T6 Aluminium Matrix Composites. The TTS …

Recently, demands of the prefabricated tailor-welded blanks (TWBs) are being increased in
the manufacturing of the structures of the aircraft panels. TWBs eliminate several operations …

Material flow and heat generation by tool shoulder during Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
significantly alters the microstructural and thermomechanical behavior of joints. The effect of …

Friction stir welding is a solid-state joining process with a wide range of industrial
applications in the e-mobility, automotive, aerospace and energy industries. However …

In this study, 2024 aluminum alloy was diffusion bonded to identify the effect of the bonding
temperature, applied pressure, and heating time on the microstructure, hardness, and …

Friction stir welding (FSW) is subjected to process-specific challenges including
comparatively high process forces and tool wear resulting from thermomechanical stresses …