The main drawback of friction stir welding (FSW) dissimilar metals is the formation of
intermetallic compounds (IMCs), which are brittle and affect the strength of the joint. The …

The paper presents a comprehensive review on dissimilar friction stir welding (FSW) of Al to
non-Al metallic materials, wherein the combination of Al–Mg, Al–Cu, Al-steel and Al–Ti are …

Microcracks initiated and propagated behaviors in Al/steel interface determined interfacial
bonding strength and this was observed by in situ scanning electron microscopy (SEM) …

In laser welded–brazed Al/steel dissimilar joints, interfacial metallic compound (IMC) had a
determined effect on the joint strength. Dynamics interfacial fractured behaviors and …

Thick intermetallic compound (IMC) layers and significant residual stress exert the negative
effects on Al-Cu dissimilar joints. In this study, an ultrasonic dynamic-stationary shoulder …

Through the innovative design of interlayer connection materials, a high-performance wear-
resistant and corrosion-resistant composite protective coating was successfully prepared on …

The formation of intermetallic compounds (IMCs) is an inevitable phenomenon during
friction stir welding (FSW) of dissimilar metals. Majority of approaches that have ever been …

Joining aluminum and magnesium alloys has piqued interest in recent decades in various
industries for fabrication of multi-material lightweight components. From the perspective of …

The 2219 aluminum (Al) alloy bars were welded to 304 stainless steel bars by inertia friction
welding. The intermetallic compounds (IMCs) at the friction interface were characterized and …

Striving for lighter and more efficient vehicles, the automotive industry is currently seeking to
replace traditional materials like steel with lighter ones such as aluminum alloys. Among the …