Friction Stir Spot Welding

Friction Stir Spot Welding offers an introduction to friction stir spot welding (FSSW) between both similar and dissimilar metals and materials. It explains the impact of the interlayer in FSSW of different metals with regards to mechanical, metallurgical, wear, thermo-mechanical, and chemical characteristics.
Emphasizing the impact of interlayer on friction stir spot welding of different metals, the book discusses the influence of the interlayer in the process as a new technique. Using aerospace and automotive structures as examples, the book explains how their components successfully employ materials like dissimilar aluminium alloys, yielding increased electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics. It also considers the reinforcement, effect of tool geometry, wettability, and corrosion behaviour of joints.
The book is intended for mechanical, materials, and manufacturing professionals, researchers, and engineers working in the field of friction stir spot welding.