7XXX series aluminum alloys (Al 7XXX alloys) are widely used in bearing components, such
as aircraft frame, spars and stringers, for their high specific strength, high specific stiffness …

Reliable joining of Al/steel via friction stir lap welding (FSLW) is strongly dependent on
interfacial macro-/micro-structures. However, how the underlying thermo-mechanical …

The machining of Inconel 718 with high surface integrity and long fatigue life is a
challenging work in aero-industry due to their difficult-to-cut properties. Both the surface …

Roller burnishing technique to achieve isotropic surface topography on cylindrical
components made of austempered ductile iron (ADI) casting is presented in this paper. In …

A post-weld heat treatment consisting of solution treatment and subsequent aging (STA) is
widely applied to aluminum joints fabricated by friction stir welding (FSW) to improve the …

Today, manufacturers in the automotive and aerospace industries are the major contributors
to carbon emissions. Reducing carbon emissions is critical for these industries. Doing so will …

Low nickel 200 series grade austenitic stainless steels are popular due to their low price and
the welding of these materials is of interest to engineers and fabricators. Therefore, the …

In the manufacturing field, a growing interest is being held to the environment, to
sustainability and more precisely saving energy and time. Combining thermomechanical …

This study describes the determination and optimization of burnishing process parameters
and their effects on surface roughness of EN AW-2011 aluminium alloy workpieces. The …

The article presents the results of an analysis of the surface roughness parameters,
microhardness, and the stresses of the surface layer ofFSW butt joints subjected to the …