A review of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites
As a solid state joining process, friction stir welding (FSW) has proven to be a promising approach for joining aluminium matrix composites (AMCs). However, challenges still remain in using FSW to join AMCs even with considerable progress having been made in recent years. This review paper provides...
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| author | Salih, Omar S. Ou, Hengan Sun, W. McCartney, D.G. |
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| description | As a solid state joining process, friction stir welding (FSW) has proven to be a promising approach for joining aluminium matrix composites (AMCs). However, challenges still remain in using FSW to join AMCs even with considerable progress having been made in recent years. This review paper provides an overview of the state of-the-art of FSW of AMC materials. Specific attention and critical assessment have been given to: (a) the macrostructure and microstructure of AMC joints, (b) the evaluation of mechanical properties of joints, and (c) the wear of FSW tools due to the presence of reinforcement materials in aluminium matrices. This review concludes with recommendations for future research directions. |
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| spelling | nottingham-429562020-05-04T17:28:07Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/42956/ A review of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites Salih, Omar S. Ou, Hengan Sun, W. McCartney, D.G. As a solid state joining process, friction stir welding (FSW) has proven to be a promising approach for joining aluminium matrix composites (AMCs). However, challenges still remain in using FSW to join AMCs even with considerable progress having been made in recent years. This review paper provides an overview of the state of-the-art of FSW of AMC materials. Specific attention and critical assessment have been given to: (a) the macrostructure and microstructure of AMC joints, (b) the evaluation of mechanical properties of joints, and (c) the wear of FSW tools due to the presence of reinforcement materials in aluminium matrices. This review concludes with recommendations for future research directions. Elsevier 2015-12-05 Article PeerReviewed Salih, Omar S., Ou, Hengan, Sun, W. and McCartney, D.G. (2015) A review of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites. Materials & Design, 86 . pp. 61-71. ISSN 0264-1275 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127515301416 doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2015.07.071 doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2015.07.071 |
| spellingShingle | Salih, Omar S. Ou, Hengan Sun, W. McCartney, D.G. A review of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites |
| title | A review of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites |
| title_full | A review of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites |
| title_fullStr | A review of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites |
| title_full_unstemmed | A review of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites |
| title_short | A review of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites |
| title_sort | review of friction stir welding of aluminium matrix composites |
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