The influences of the pin geometry and rotational speed on the microstructure evolution and
mechanical properties of the AA 5052-H112 FSSW joint were investigated. Results showed …

This article investigates the role of friction stir processing (FSP) process parameters on the
evolution of microstructure, hardness, intergranular corrosion resistance and wear …

Friction stir spot welding on Al 6061-T6 aluminium alloy was performed to examine the
influence of parameters, eg tool pin profile, shoulder plunge depth, diameter of shoulder and …

Bioimplants made of metallic materials induce a stress-shielding effect and delayed
osteoblast activity during in-vivo experiments. Bioimplants also suffer corrosion, wear and …

In this study, friction stir processing was applied on AA5083, with an objective to improve its
wear resistance. FSP was conducted by varying tool rotation speed, tool traverse speed and …

The amalgamation of high strength and low density of aluminium alloys makes it suitable for
light weight structural applications. Aluminium alloy AA5083 is prone to intergranular …

Aluminum alloy 5083 has good corrosion resistance in marine environments and consists of
a primary phase of α-Al and a secondary phase of β-Mg 2 Al 3. AA5083 was subjected to …

Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is an alternative joining process mostly suitable for joining
dissimilar sheets or when conventional spot welding is not applicable. In this paper, lap joint …

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a promising technique in which joints with high strength and
minimal defects can be realized by adopting optimum process parameters. The prominent …

There is sometimes a need to fabricate machine parts that have the best properties of
multiple materials while being economical at the same time. A prime example of such a …