Analysis of Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys
Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining technique that has gained widespread adoption, particularly for aluminum alloys, due to its ability to produce high-quality welds without melting base materials. This comprehensive review focuses on the influence of process parameters on weld char...
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| description | Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining technique that has gained widespread adoption, particularly for aluminum alloys, due to its ability to produce high-quality welds without melting base materials. This comprehensive review focuses on the influence of process parameters on weld characteristics and performance. Compared to conventional fusion welding methods, FSW offers notable advantages, including superior mechanical properties, fewer defects, enhanced corrosion resistance, and lower environmental impact. The review also addresses key challenges such as tool wear, precise process control, and complications arising from welding dissimilar alloys. By synthesizing recent developments and case studies, this work outlines current limitations and proposes future directions for optimizing the FSW process to expand its applicability in critical engineering sectors. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1ab0036ebe5f4c54850a8a0d04ccd6082025-08-20T01:56:20ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012025-05-0115553210.3390/met15050532Analysis of Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum AlloysIkram Feddal0Mohamed Chairi1Guido Di Bella2Mechanics, Mechatronics and Materials (3M) Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences ENSA, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93030, MoroccoDepartment of Engineering, University of Messina, Contrada di Dio, 98166 Messina, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Messina, Contrada di Dio, 98166 Messina, ItalyFriction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining technique that has gained widespread adoption, particularly for aluminum alloys, due to its ability to produce high-quality welds without melting base materials. This comprehensive review focuses on the influence of process parameters on weld characteristics and performance. Compared to conventional fusion welding methods, FSW offers notable advantages, including superior mechanical properties, fewer defects, enhanced corrosion resistance, and lower environmental impact. The review also addresses key challenges such as tool wear, precise process control, and complications arising from welding dissimilar alloys. By synthesizing recent developments and case studies, this work outlines current limitations and proposes future directions for optimizing the FSW process to expand its applicability in critical engineering sectors.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/15/5/532aluminum alloysFriction Stir Weldingheat affected zonejoining methodsfriction stir processing |
| spellingShingle | Ikram Feddal Mohamed Chairi Guido Di Bella Analysis of Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys Metals aluminum alloys Friction Stir Welding heat affected zone joining methods friction stir processing |
| title | Analysis of Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys |
| title_full | Analysis of Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys |
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| title_short | Analysis of Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloys |
| title_sort | analysis of friction stir welding of aluminum alloys |
| topic | aluminum alloys Friction Stir Welding heat affected zone joining methods friction stir processing |
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