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Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum in the Aerospace Industry: The Current Progress and State-of-the-Art Review

MMMohamed M. Z. AhmedMMMohamed M. El-Sayed SelemanDFDariusz FydrychGÇGürel Çam

Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University · Suez University · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

The use of the friction stir welding (FSW) process as a relatively new solid-state welding technology in the aerospace industry has pushed forward several developments in different related aspects of this strategic industry. In terms of the FSW process itself, due to the geometric limitations involved in the conventional FSW process, many variants have been required over time to suit the different types of geometries and structures, which has resulted in the development of numerous variants such as refill friction stir spot welding (RFSSW), stationary shoulder friction stir welding (SSFSW), and bobbin tool friction stir welding (BTFSW). In terms of FSW machines, significant development has occurred in the new…

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  • Friction stir welding
  • Aerospace
  • Welding
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Friction welding
  • Manufacturing engineering
  • Bobbin
  • Engineering
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