Friction plug welding (FPW) experiments were performed on 8-mm-thick 2219-T87 FSW
welds to investigate the weld formation, microstructure, hardness distribution, mechanical …

A coupled thermo-mechanical model is developed for friction plug welding (FPW) process of
AA2219 aluminum alloy, which is validated by the experimental results of the torque and …

In this study, we performed a friction pull plug welding process successfully on 8-mm-thick
2219-T87 plates. The influence of the welding process on the weld formation and defects …

FMLs are laminate structures that consist of alternating layers of metal and composite and
are designed to achieve certain properties that exceed those of either constituent …

Friction stud welding is one the solid state joining process which is produced by means of
converting mechanical energy to thermal energy at the interface of the samples by without …

In earlier days, welding only involves joining two metals of same kind and dissimilar metals
were usually joined by fasteners. Friction Stud welding is a true engineering marvel of …

Corrosion is the deterioration of a material due to dissolution, leaching, and chemical or
electrochemical reaction with the environment. Corrosion occurs locally or globally …

The components of the powertrain that transmits power to an engine drive have been
fabricated with various welding techniques, such as laser welding and gas metal arc …

Joining of dissimilar metals by conventional process is not feasible due to several factors
like change in mechanical, thermal, chemical and physical properties. Friction welding is a …

The execution of numerical simulation in friction-stud welding technique comprises of
complex steps involving the thermo-mechanical phenomena along with metallurgical …