CHARACTERISATION AND FATIGUE OF FRICTION STIR WELDING
Keywords:
Friction stir welding (FSW), fatigueAbstract
Previous attempts on the characterisation of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) based on microstructures,hardness, and residual stress distribution have been reviewed. The role of these parameters on fatiguedamage of FSW is then discussed. Relevant conclusions have been drawn to demonstrate the currentissues and the future research potential of these joints.
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