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

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

This book presents recent material science-based and mechanical analysis-based advances in joining processes. It includes all related processes, e.g. friction s