A review on friction stir welding of steels

DG Mohan, CS Wu - Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2021 - Springer
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 …

Research progress on the microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir welded AlLi alloy joints

Y Yang, J Bi, H Liu, Y Li, M Li, S Ao, Z Luo - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Aluminum‑lithium (Alsingle bond Li) alloys have attracted attention in the fields of
aerospace and military owing to their low density, high elastic modulus, high specific …

Improvement of directional anisotropy and its impact on surface and mechanical properties of a rib-on-plate structure fabricated through friction stir processing of …

S Karmakar, SK Pal - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2025 - Elsevier
Maintaining isotropic properties is an essential need for large-scale metal Additive
Manufacturing (AM). This paper presents a novel hybrid technique for fabricating rib-on …

Investigation of mechanical properties of dissimilar joint of 6063 aluminium and C26000 copper alloy by friction stir welding

ID Chowdhury, K Sengupta, DK Singh, KK Maji… - Materials Today …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, Aluminium 6063 and copper alloy C26000 has been selected, on the basis of
industrial utilisation in marine industry like shipbuilding, oil pi** system and marine super …

Characterization of tool wear in similar and dissimilar joints of MS and SS using EAFSW

K Sengupta, DK Singh, AK Mondal, D Bose… - Materials Today …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Friction Stir Welding (FSW) faces many issues while joining high strength material.
In this study an external secondary heat source from a DC source kept at 4 V supply has …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of tool diameter on the joint properties of AA6061 hollow panels using a novel one-step double-acting Friction Stir Weld method

N Muhayat, RD Larasati, EDWS Putri… - Journal of Advanced …, 2025 - Elsevier
Hollow aluminum panels are designed to be both rigid and lightweight, making them ideal
for structural applications where material efficiency is critical. However, reliable welding …

Influence of tool pin geometry on the thermal processes and plastic material flow in ultrasonic vibration–enhanced friction stir welding

X Wang, Y **ao, L Shi, C Wu, H Liu - The International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Ultrasonic vibration–enhanced friction stir welding (UVeFSW) possesses the advantages of
improving the welding quality and reducing welding loads as a novel variant of conventional …

Force reduction of friction stir welding and processing of steel

T Wang, D Garcia, M Pole, KA Ross - Materialia, 2024 - Elsevier
Friction stir welding and processing (FSW&P) is considered as a new fabrication method for
canisters and repair of existing dry cask storage system canisters (generally made of …

Study of mechanical properties of mild steel joint made by electrically assisted friction stir welding using DC and AC

ID Chowdhury, K Sengupta, DK Singh, S Roy… - Materials Today …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Hybrid Friction Stir Welding (FSW) has the ability to join high meting point materials,
it can also increase the joint efficiency and reduce the tool wear. Generally, in the hybrid …

Analysis of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Copper Friction Stir Welding Zone

HF Wang, L Ji - Strength of Materials, 2024 - Springer
This study aimed to perform friction stir welding experiments using a 2-mm-thick copper
plate. The tool's rotating speed (ω) and transversing speed were 800–1200 rpm and 200 …