Welding is an essential fabrication process in any of the construction or manufacturing
industries. Over the years, numerous welding techniques have been developed to fulfil the …

The search for acceptable optimal or near-optimal weld process parameters through the
application of suitable optimization technique cannot be over emphasized, as this will help …

Although primarily developed for aluminium alloys, friction stir welding (FSW) has nowadays
emerged out as a 'green'effective joining process for other light weight metallic alloys owing …

Residual stresses are originated during manufacturing processes of metallic materials, so its
study is important to avoid catastrophic accidents during component service. There are two …

Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) is an innovative semi-automatic assembly process that is
increasingly used in the industrial sector. However, the achievement of quality welds on …

The progress of FSW has offered a different approach for fabricating superior class weld.
This paper deals with optimization of process control variables influencing weld features in …

Abstract Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a new method of solid state joining of metals and
nonmetals as a substitute technology applied in high strength alloys that are challenging in …

The optimization in manufacturing processes refers to the investigation of multiple
responses simultaneously. Therefore, it becomes very necessary to introduce a technique …

In this research, the impact of changes to a few variables on joint properties like ultimate
tensile strength (UTS), yield tensile strength (YTS), and elongation (EL) are investigated …

Abstract 3D uncoupled thermo-mechanical analysis of friction stir welding (FSW) of
aluminum alloy AA1100 was carried out using FEM. The heat generated in the FSW process …