Friction stir processing (FSP) stands as an effective approach designed for grain refinement
and site-specific microstructural modification. The evolving microstructure during FSP is …

The poor mechanical and tribological properties limit the higher requirements of aluminum
alloys in engineering and industrial applications, which leads to the rapid development of …

Friction stir process (FSP) applications in producing surface composites have become the
focus of researchers' attention in recent years. Axial load, tool rotation, feed rate, tool …

In this study, new generation hybrid composite materials were produced by adding SiC, h-
BN and Graphite (Gr) to the Al6061 alloy, which has light, corrosion resistant, good …

This study examined the influence of the rotational speed of an A356 aluminum alloy
consumable rod on thermo-mechanical issues, microstructure, and the wear resistance of …

A new variant of friction stir processing named upward friction stir processing (UFSP) is a
promising approach to control particles' distribution and promote a more uniform distribution …

Diamond/Al composites have been considered as the new generation of thermal
management material. The critical challenge is that Al 4 C 3 with deteriorating properties is …

This study investigated the microstructure, texture, and mechanical properties of 1050
aluminum alloy sheets that underwent the accumulative roll bonding (ARB) method. The …

This study focuses on the Al-0.5 vol% CuO composite creation. Therefore, the researchers
used the accumulative roll bonding (ARB) process to establish the Al-0.5 vol% CuO …

Metal matrix composites are an important class of materials owing to their excellent
mechanical properties. The strengthening mechanisms of the composites are mainly …