The permanent metal joining processes play a vital role in assembling the complex
aluminium structures of the aerospace, automotive, marine, and oil industries. The invention …

Abstract Friction Stir Welding (FSW) has been paid more attention in recent years due to its
efficiency in welding materials that are difficult to weld by conventional fusion welding …

Defective weld significantly hampers the quality of the weld and selection of optimum
process parameter which produces defect-free weld is an experimental tedious task. A …

Mechanical properties like strength and hardness depend largely on microstructure. The
conventional methods to evaluate microstructure such as optical and electron-based …

Excellent strength and corrosion resistance make dissimilar AA6061-T6/AA7075-T6
aluminium welding a popular choice in the aviation and automobile industries. Fusion …

One of the challenges during FSW of pipe is establishing sufficient contact between the tool
shoulder and the pipes to be welded. With improper contact, the torque requirement …

Since the start of welding, fusion welding has been the key contributor to welding materials.
Due to the shortcomings of fusion welding, friction stir welding emerged as an alternative to …

This study focuses on the application of friction stir welding (FSW) process for joining of
pipes. It addresses key issues associated with fusion welding techniques, such as lack of …

In order to address the irregularity of the welding path in aluminum alloy frame joints, this
study conducted a numerical simulation of free-path welding. It focuses on the application of …

Using a friction stir additive manufacturing (FSAM) process, the fabrication of a two-layer
aluminum− copperpipe was studied experimentally and numerically. For this purpose, by …