Friction-stir techniques are the potential alternative to fusion-based systems for processing
and welding metallic alloys and other materials. This review explores the advantages …

An in-depth knowledge and understanding of residual stress in dissimilar ultrasonic
vibration-assisted friction stir welding (UVaFSW) are crucial for the performance evaluation …

The term" Friction stir welding," abbreviated as" FSW," refers to a cutting-edge technology
that has found widespread application in the metallurgical sector. In this piece of work, a …

Laser welding of dissimilar metals is important in many industrial applications. However, as
dissimilar metals get mixed during the melting process, intermetallic compounds are often …

Understanding the void defect formation mechanism and simultaneous predicting the tool
service life in friction stir welding are critical for optimizing the welding parameters. However …

Avoiding the upward-bending hook is a highly pressing and challenging task in the field of
similar aluminum alloys friction stir lap welding (FSLW). To enhance formation quality and …

Bobbin-tool friction stir welding is a variant of friction stir welding with high process flexibility
that has garnered considerable attention from the community. The reliability of the weld is …

Achieving excellent mechanical performance of medium-thick Ti/Al dissimilar joints is
important in many industrial applications. However, due to the inherent heat generation …

Large-scale components of steel and aluminum alloys (Fe-Al) with high bonding strength
are highly needed from space exploration to the fabrication of transportation systems. The …

The fatigue life prediction of welded joints with different specifications under different
conditions was a challenging issue due to the quite complex influence. Specifically, the …