Friction stir welding and processing enabled the creation of stronger joints, novel ultrafine-
grained metals, new metal matrix composites, and multifunctional surfaces at user-defined …

Friction stir welding (FSW), a highly efficient solid-state joining technique, has been termed
as “green” technology due to its energy efficiency and environment friendliness. It is an …

Achieving high-strength joints with flat surfaces is of significant importance for reducing wind
resistance and enhancing aesthetic appeal. In this study, a novel flat-die friction self-piercing …

Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is a variation of linear Friction Stir Welding (FSW), which
was invented to compete with resistance spot welding (RSW) and riveting of lightweight …

The accurate 3D finite element simulation of the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) process
requires a proper knowledge of both material and interface behaviors, but friction, the key …

Friction stir welding is an efficient manufacturing method for joining dissimilar alloys, which
can dramatically reduce grain sizes and offer high mechanical joint efficiency. Lap FSW …

Understanding the influence of tool/pin shapes on the thermal and material flow behaviors in
friction stir welding is of great significance for the optimal design of tool/pin based on a …

Friction stir processing has been employed to produce metal matrix composites by
incorporating reinforcement particles in an Al 5059 matrix. The fabrication method involved …

The accurate prediction of the thermal energy generation and distribution in friction stir
welding process is of great significance for the optimization of the process parameters and …

The objective of the current paper is using DEFORM-3D software to develop a 3-D
Lagrangian incremental finite element method (FEM) simulation of friction stir processing …