Linear friction welding (LFW) is a solid-state joining process that is an established
technology for the fabrication of titanium alloy bladed disks (blisks) in aero-engines. Owing …

The linear friction welding (LFW) process is finding increasing interest from industry for the
fabrication of near-net-shape, titanium alloy Ti–6Al–4V, aerospace components. Currently …

This research study was aimed at investigating the influence of linear friction welding
parameters on grain size alteration and temperature distribution of Ni-base superalloy …

Linear friction welding (LFW) is a solid-state joining process that is finding increasing
interest from industry for the fabrication of titanium alloy (Ti–6Al–4V) preforms. Currently, the …

The selection of high‐strength titanium alloys has an important role in increasing the
performance of aerospace structures. Fabricated structures have a specific role in reducing …

Linear friction welding has become a key technology in the aeroengine industry due to its
capability to produce blisk components. Finite element (FE) simulation of linear friction …

Modelling the mechanical mixing occurring at the interface of a linear friction weld (LFW) is
complex, making it difficult to study the development of residual stresses within real …

Linear friction welding (LFW) is a solid-state joining process that significantly reduces
manufacturing costs when fabricating Ti–6Al–4V aircraft components. This article describes …

Numerical models used to simulate LFW rely on the modelling of the oscillations to generate
heat. As a consequence, simulations are time consuming, making analysis of 3D geometries …

Linear friction welding (LFW) is a solid-state welding process and its initial purpose lies
solely on the production of “blisks” for the aerospace industry. However, in recent years, the …