%0 Journal Article %A Esther T. Akinlabi and Stephen A. Akinlabi %D 2012 %J International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 71, 2012 %T Friction Stir Welding Process: A Green Technology %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1211 %V 71 %X Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid state welding process invented and patented by The Welding Institute (TWI) in the United Kingdom in 1991 for butt and lap welding of metals and plastics. This paper highlights the benefits of friction stir welding process as an energy efficient and a green technology process in the field of welding. Compared to the other conventional welding processes, its benefits, typical applications and its use in joining similar and dissimilar materials are also presented. %P 2514 - 2516