Download or read book Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Alloys and Materials written by Nilesh Kulkarni and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2015-03-05 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will summarize research work carried out so far on dissimilar metallic material welding using friction stir welding (FSW). Joining of dissimilar alloys and materials are needed in many engineering systems and is considered quite challenging. Research in this area has shown significant benefit in terms of ease of processing, material mixing, and superior mechanical properties such as joint efficiencies. A summary of these results will be discussed along with potential guidelines for designers. - Explains solid phase process and distortion of work piece - Addresses dimensional stability and repeatability - Addresses joint strength - Covers metallurgical properties in the joint area - Covers fine microstructure - Introduces improved materials use (e.g., joining different thicknesses) - Covers decreased fuel consumption in light weight aircraft - Addresses automotive and ship applications