Friction stir welding and processing enabled the creation of stronger joints, novel ultrafine-
grained metals, new metal matrix composites, and multifunctional surfaces at user-defined …

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

The aluminum alloys produced by friction stir based AM were commonly characterized by
fine-grains and coarsened precipitates. Abnormal grain growth (AGG) occurred often when …

Abstract Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing (FSAM) is an advanced technique for non-
fusion aluminum alloys, enabling the production of large, irregular-shaped parts without the …

The paper provides general information on selected methods of joining aluminum sheets.
The main focus is on the strength of the friction stir welding connection and the energy …

Friction stir additive manufacturing (FSAM) is a sub-set of solid-state additive manufacturing
technique that falls under sheet lamination additive manufacturing. This technique employs …

This research focuses on the computational modelling and comparative analysis of friction
stir welding (FSW) and stationary shoulder friction stir welding (SSFSW) applied to AA6061 …

This review examines the distinctions between metallic alloys fabricated using friction stir
techniques in additive manufacturing, focusing on friction stir additive manufacturing (FSAM) …

Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is a process where a part is produced layer by layer,
and represents a promising approach for designing components close to their final shape …

Metal additive manufacturing has significantly evolved since the 1990s, achieving a market
valuation of USD 6.36 billion in 2022, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate of …