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 …

In the manufacturing sector, welding has long been a popular method of combining
materials. Hence, there has been a lot of research in this area, leading to evolution of …

The corrosion processes and its influence on the FCG curves of the 2524-T3 alloy joined by
FSW was studied in the nugget and BM. To assess the corrosion process, SVET, pH micro …

Conventional friction stir welding (FSW) and ultrasonic assisted friction stir welding (UAFSW)
were employed to weld 6-mm thick 7N01-T4 aluminum alloy plates. Weld forming …

Abstract 7xxx series high-strength aluminum alloy joints by friction stir welding (FSW)
generally fracture in the heat affected zone (HAZ), ie the lowest hardness zone (LHZ) during …

The use of aluminum alloys to reduce weight in air, sea, and land vehicles is increasing
rapidly, especially due to their low density, excellent corrosion resistance, good forming …

Ball-burnishing is presented herein as a mechanical surface treatment for improving
mechanical properties after the friction stir welding process. Ball-burnishing provides good …

The present work aims at proposing an experimental strategy involving three measurement
techniques, namely X-ray micro-computed tomography, Localized Spectrum Analysis, and …

Friction stir welding (FSW) is an effective welding technique to realize the joining of
dissimilar aluminum alloys. The microstructural heterogeneities induced by FSW across the …

Sustainable manufacturing aims at the effective and efficient utilization of resources and
energy with minimum impact on the environment. Sustainable manufacturing includes …