Friction stir welding (FSW), a mature solid-state joining method, has become a revolutionary
welding technique over the past two decades because of its energy efficiency …

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 …

To study the effect of the aging state on the low-cycle fatigue (LCF) performance of 7075 Al
alloy, LCF experiments with different strain amplitudes (Δε/2= 0.5%-Δε/2= 0.9%) were …

Tool wear is intimately related to intelligent operation and maintenance of automated
production, workpiece surface quality, dimension accuracy, and tool life. Therefore, it is …

Grain size and aging state are the two major microstructural factors affecting the mechanical
properties of Al alloys. In this study, fatigue tests were conducted on 7075 Al alloy with …

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 growing demand for fuel-efficient, lightweight and lower CO 2 emissions is led to the
development of lightweight materials. Aluminium metal and its various alloys are extensively …

Shot peening (SP) treatment is a common and useful method that can affect the fatigue life of
metallic components. In this work, the high-cycle fatigue (HCF) lives of 50CrMnMoVNb …

An ultra-high strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy with high Zn content was subjected to T6, T79, T76,
T74 and T73 ageing treatments in order to investigate the effect of the over-aging degree on …

T6 aluminum alloy is widely used in the manufacture of various structural parts of aircraft,
most of which are joined and assembled through hole structures. However, stress …