Esther T. Akinlabi and Stephen A. Akinlabi
Friction Stir Welding Process A Green Technology
2514 - 2516
2012
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International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1211
https://publications.waset.org/vol/71
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
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.
Open Science Index 71, 2012