Microstructure and micro-hardness analysis of friction stir welded bi-layered laminated aluminum sheets

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is an economical and environment friendly solid-state welding technique. Properties such as high specific strength, low crack propagation rate and high resistance to impact and fatigue loadings enhance the use of aluminum laminates in the modern aircraft and automotive in...

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Main Authors: M. Tariq, I. Khan, G. Hussain, U. Farooq
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2019-06-01
Series:International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2588840419300228