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 …

Abstract Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is the most promising solid-state metals joining method
introduced in this era. Compared to the conventional fusion welding methods, this FSW can …

This paper summarizes the status of various external energy-assisted friction stir welding
techniques developed till date. Preheating the workpiece material through an external …

Friction stir welding (FSW) finds wide application in a number of industries thanks to its
efficiency and sustainability. Salient industrial sectors utilising this process are automobile …

The present article introduces the auxiliary energy assisted friction stir welding (FSW)
processes purported to overcome the shortcomings of the conventional FSW process. The …

The mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of 2507 duplex stainless steel were
improved by friction stir processing (FSP). Sound processed region was obtained with the …

This paper intends to provide a perspective on the current development of the friction stir
welding (FSW) technology. The industrialisation of the technology and related research …

The main process variables were measured, characterized and compared in friction stir
welding with/without ultrasonic vibration. The exerted ultrasonic vibration causes reduction …

In recent years, with the deepening of research on ultrasonics, it has been discovered that
the introduction of ultrasonics can improve the efficiency and performance of joining …

Through observing the marker material (MM) distribution and the exit holes left by the “tool
sudden stop action” technique, the formation mechanism of tunnel defect in friction stir …