Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Alloys and Materials: A Volume in the Friction Stir Welding and Processing Book Series

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

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

Content: Front-matter, Pages i,iii Copyright, Page iv Preface to This Volume of Friction Stir Welding and Processing Book Series, Page vii Chapter 1 - Introduction, Pages 1-13 Chapter 2 - A Framework for Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Alloys and Materials, Pages 15-33 Chapter 3 - Tool Design for Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Alloys and Materials, Pages 35-42 Chapter 4 - Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Alloys, Pages 43-69 Chapter 5 - Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Materials, Pages 71-114 Chapter 6 - Modeling and Simulation of Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Alloys and Materials, Pages 115-121 Chapter 7 - Challenges and Opportunities for Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Alloys and Materials, Pages 123-126