Friction stir welding is a relatively new joining process developed initially for aluminum alloys. It is a solid-state joining technique that is energy efficient, environment friendly, and versatile. This book covers the rapidly growing area of friction stir welding. It also addresses the use of the technology for other types of materials processing, including superplastic forming, casting modification, and surface treatments.
The book has been prepared to serve as the first general reference on friction stir technology. Information is provided on tools, machines, process modeling, material flow, microstructural development and properties. Materials addressed include aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, steels, nickel base alloys, and copper alloys.
The chapters have been written by the leading experts in this field, representing leading industrial companies and university and government research institutions.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Friction Stir Tooling : Tool Materials and Designs
Chapter 3 : Temperature Distribution and Resulting Metal Flow
Chapter 4 : Microstructure Development in Aluminum Alloy Friction Stir Welds
Chapter 5 : Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 6 : Friction Stir Welding of Ferrous and Nickel Alloys
Chapter 7 : Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded Titanium Alloys
Chapter 8 : Microstructures and Properties of Copper Alloys After Friction Stir Welding/Processing
Chapter 9 : The Corrosion Properties of Friction Stir Welded Aluminum Alloys
Chapter 10 : Process Modeling
Chapter 11 : Robots and Machines for Friction Stir Welding/Processing
Chapter 12 : Friction Stir Spot Welding
Chapter 13 : Application of Friction Stir Welding and Related Technologies
Chapter 14 : Friction Stir Processing
Chapter 15 : Future Outlook for Friction Stir Welding and Processing
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