In friction stir welding of heat treatable aluminum alloys, the thermal cycles developed during
the joining process result in softening of the joints which adversely affect their mechanical …

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a cost-effective and high-quality joining process for aluminum
alloys (especially heat-treatable alloys) that is historically operated at lower joining speeds …

Friction stir welding is a widely used solid state joining process for soft materials such as
aluminium alloys as it avoids/minimizes common problems of fusion welding processes …

Tool wear is a key issue for the manufacturing performance of refill friction stir spot welding
in high-volume manufacturing environments. As such, the aim of this study is to examine …

Joining thick sections of aluminum alloys by friction stir welding (FSW) in a single pass
needs to overcome many challenges before it comes to full-scale industrial use. Important …

This work investigates the microstructural evolution of a dissimilar multiple‑aluminum alloy
stack (AA7055, AA7055, AA6022) produced by friction stir lap welding (FSLW). A through …

Welding of precipitation strengthened (PS) aluminum alloys leads to a knockdown of
mechanical properties in the weld zone. Reduced mechanical properties in the weld region …

The mechanical and corrosion characteristics of the friction stir welds (FSW) are defined by
the heat generated throughout the process. The backing plate material is crucial for effective …

The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of cooling media on the temperature
distribution, microstructure and mechanical properties of the joint produced during …

Friction stir welding is a solid state joining technique in which no melting is involved. This
technique is very attractive for high strength aluminum alloys, since these are difficult to weld …