Microcracks initiated and propagated behaviors in Al/steel interface determined interfacial
bonding strength and this was observed by in situ scanning electron microscopy (SEM) …

The main drawback of friction stir welding (FSW) dissimilar metals is the formation of
intermetallic compounds (IMCs), which are brittle and affect the strength of the joint. The …

Joining aluminum and magnesium alloys has piqued interest in recent decades in various
industries for fabrication of multi-material lightweight components. From the perspective of …

The formation of intermetallic compounds (IMCs) is an inevitable phenomenon during
friction stir welding (FSW) of dissimilar metals. Majority of approaches that have ever been …

Striving for lighter and more efficient vehicles, the automotive industry is currently seeking to
replace traditional materials like steel with lighter ones such as aluminum alloys. Among the …

Thick intermetallic compound (IMC) layers and significant residual stress exert the negative
effects on Al-Cu dissimilar joints. In this study, an ultrasonic dynamic-stationary shoulder …

Conventional friction stir welding requires a large tool for welding medium-thick plates,
which makes it challenging to obtain high-property medium-thick Ti/Al joints due to relatively …

The development of new joint configurations suitable for dissimilar materials enables a
wider range of applications and allows for an accelerated replacement of traditional …

In this study, three-layer Al/steel/Al clad metal sheets, which form a heterostructure
comprising separate soft (Al) and hard (steel) domains, were fabricated using aluminum and …

Al-Mg composite plates has excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, but
the existence of hard and brittle phases at its interface greatly hinders its application and …