As a solid state joining process, friction stir welding (FSW) has proven to be a promising
approach for joining aluminium matrix composites (AMCs). However, challenges still remain …

Aluminum (Al) and copper (Cu) have been widely used in many industrial fields thanks to
their good plasticity, high thermal conductivity and excellent electrical conductivity. An …

The majority of this research has concentrated on developing the self-support friction stir
welding (SSFSW) tool which consists of a big concave upper shoulder and a small convex …

Abstract Submerged Friction Stir Welding is a modification of the friction stir welding process
in which the water as the coolant is employed to standardize the temperature. It is …

This work aimed to develop effective data-driven approaches to forecast the stress–strain
curves of Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy base material and welded using Friction Stir Welding …

Herein, friction stir welding (FSW) of metal matrix composites (MMCs) with different
combinations of the reinforcement and the metal matrix is highlighted with a brief …

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is an innovative and reliable welding technique. Since this
method is environmentally beneficial, it has received much attention and development over …

Fusion welding processes do not find attention due to their restriction to use for certain
grades of materials and alloys. Friction Stir welding (FSW) or the solid-state joining process …

In this study, we present a new algorithm for finding the optimal friction stir welding
parameters to maximize the tensile strength of a butt joint made of the semisolid material …

In order to enrich technological storage of pinless friction stir welding (PFSW), four kinds of
shoulders with six grooves owning different shapes were designed and manufactured …