Analysis and Comparison of Friction Stir Welding and Laser Assisted Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloy

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining process; i.e., no melting occurs. The welding process is promoted by the rotation and translation of an axis-symmetric non-consumable tool along the weld centerline. Thus, the FSW process is performed at much lower temperatures than conventional...

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Main Authors: Sabina Luisa Campanelli, Giuseppe Casalino, Caterina Casavola, Vincenzo Moramarco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-12-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/6/12/5923