Friction-stir welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining process primarily used on aluminum, and is also widely used for joining dissimilar metals such as aluminum,

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a highly important and recently developed joining technology that produces a solid phase bond. It uses a rotating tool to generat

Friction stir welding has seen significant growth in both technology implementation and scientific exploration. This book covers all aspects of friction stir we

This book describes the fundamentals of residual stresses in friction stir welding and reviews the data reported for various materials. Residual stresses produc