Numerous industrial applications, particularly those in the transport industry, require the
joining of dissimilar materials which offers considerable benefits in terms of low cost, design …

Friction stir welding (FSW) and friction stir processing (FSP) are two of the most widely used
solid-state welding techniques for magnesium (Mg) and magnesium alloys. Mg-based alloys …

It is an effective method to fabricate high-strength friction stir lap welding (FSLW) joints by
avoiding the upward-bending lap interface outside the stir zone (SZ) and the continuously …

Friction Stir Welding is a suitable solid-state joining technology to connect dissimilar
materials. To produce an effective joint, a phase of optimization is required which leads to …

This work was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of the additively-manufactured tool for
dissimilar friction-stir welding (FSW) of 2519, 6061, and 7050 heat-treatable aluminum …

The effect of tool travel speed on the mechanical, microstructure and corrosion behavior of
friction-stir-welded dissimilar AA6061-T6/AZ31 alloys has been characterized. Two different …

The paper presents the effect of flat and thread pin profiles on friction stir welding (FSW) of
6061-T6 aluminium alloy with particle reinforcement. The thread geometry on the tool pin …

Friction stir lap welding of Al-to-Mg sheets has great application potentials in manufacturing
industry. The pin length and base material configuration are the key factors affecting the …

Structural health monitoring (SHM) is an essential aspect to ensure the safety and longevity
of civil infrastructure. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in develo** SHM …

The increasing production of hybrid electric vehicles draws the attention to the importance of
lightweight structures and energy storage improvement. These objectives are pursued by …