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 …

The main drawback of friction stir welding (FSW) dissimilar metals is the formation of
intermetallic compounds (IMCs), which are brittle and affect the strength of the joint. The …

Thin sheets of aluminum alloy 6061-T6 and one type of Advanced high strength steel,
transformation induced plasticity (TRIP) steel have been successfully butt joined using …

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 …

This article showcases details on enumerative information of dissimilar aluminum (Al) to
steel welds manufactured using different friction-based welding processes with an emphasis …

This experimental investigation describes the effect of tilt angle and rotational speed on the
characteristics of welding defects, intermetallic compounds, weld strength and micro …

Friction stir welding exploits its solid state process behaviour to join aluminum to steel, which
differs in thermal and mechanical properties, and where combination of these metallic alloys …

The microstructure and mechanical/electrochemical properties of friction stir welded
(FSWed) joints of two dissimilar alloys, 5052-H32 aluminum and dual-phase (DP) steel, are …

Quality of friction stir welded structures made of thin sheets of aluminium alloy and steel in
air medium is affected by several welding defects, inter-metallic compounds and weak heat …

A quality joining of Al alloy to steel is difficult to be obtained by fusion welding processes
owing to the large difference between melting temperatures and the formation of thick brittle …