This paper aims at providing a state-of-the-art review of an increasingly important class of
joining technologies called solid-state (SS) welding, as compared to more conventional …

Solid-state welding (SSW) is a relatively new technique, and ongoing research is being
performed to fulfill new design demands, deal with contemporary material advancements …

The application of fusion welding process is restricted to certain grades of alloys and
materials. Solid-state joining process offers greater advantages over fusion welding process …

Tailor welded blanks (TWBs) are conventionally produced by laser or traditional welding
processes. In either case, the joints are created by solid-liquid-solid phase transformations …

The demands for higher fuel efficiency in the automotive sector have motivated the
increased use of multi-material combinations for lightweight designs in recent years. This …

Friction stir welding (FSW), a mature solid-state joining method, has become a revolutionary
welding technique over the past two decades because of its energy efficiency …

ABSTRACT A recently developed solid-state joining technique, namely friction stir welding
(FSW), has been well demonstrated to produce joints with better joint performances in Al …

The mass saving potential of light-weight materials, such as Al alloys, is beneficial for fuel
economy and reducing CO 2 emissions. However, the wide-spread use of these alloys has …

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 spot welding (FSSW) techniques are becoming
widely popular joining techniques because of their increasing potential applications in …