Friction stir welding (FSW) is an effective solid-state joining process that has the potential to
overcome common problems correlated with conventional fusion welding processes. FSW is …

Friction Stir Welding is a suitable solid-state joining technology to connect dissimilar
materials. To produce an effective joint, a phase of optimization is required which leads to …

The development and demand for lightweight materials such as aluminum, magnesium, and
their alloys have been significant in the aerospace and automotive industries. Friction stir …

A study on how corrosion and mechanical characteristics of friction stir welded joints are
affected by processing parameters employed during the welding and the post-weld heat …

The permanent metal joining processes play a vital role in assembling the complex
aluminium structures of the aerospace, automotive, marine, and oil industries. The invention …

Aluminium alloys of the 5xxx and 6xxx types are considered marine grade alloys. These
alloys are highly resistant to corrosive environments and are therefore used in maritime …

This study introduces a modified differential evolution approach (MoDE) for evaluating the
optimal objective and parameter values of the friction stir welding (FSW) process of …

To evaluate the potential of similar and dissimilar welding, 3 mm thick plates of 5083 and
7039 aluminum alloys were joined by using the self-reactive friction stir welding technique …

Temperature variations during friction stir welding result from the heat generated by the
frictional action of a rotating tool on the workpiece. This temperature distribution affects the …

The present paper aims to analyze the microstructure, microhardness, tensile properties,
and low cycle fatigue (LCF) behavior of friction stir welded (FSW) butt joints. The material …