Review of research progress on aluminium–magnesium dissimilar friction stir welding

The paper critically assesses the research progress towards aluminium–magnesium dissimilar friction stir welding (FSW). First, the theoretical requirements are explored through the understanding of joining mechanism and heat generation in aluminium–magnesium FSW. Next, the observed trends in microst...

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Main Authors: Luqman Hakim, Ahmad Shah, N. H, Othman, Gerlich, A. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Online 2018
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/23198/
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Summary:The paper critically assesses the research progress towards aluminium–magnesium dissimilar friction stir welding (FSW). First, the theoretical requirements are explored through the understanding of joining mechanism and heat generation in aluminium–magnesium FSW. Next, the observed trends in microstructural characterisation and mechanical properties are analysed. Finally, the effects of welding parameters and how it influences process variables and materials responses are discussed in detail, and several suggestions are made based on these discussions.