Getting a flash-free, smooth weld surface on thin-wall aluminum components is one of the persistent headaches in frictio…

The friction stir welding (FSW) tool is often called the “heart” of the process. Its design directly determines weld qua…

Selecting the right tool material is the single most important decision for friction stir welding (FSW) process economic…

In friction stir welding (FSW), the tool is the heart of the process. It generates frictional heat, plasticizes the mate…

Eliminating the rigid backing anvil in friction stir welding fundamentally changes what is possible for hollow profiles,…

In friction stir welding (FSW), the exit hole—often called the keyhole—is not merely a cosmetic defect. When you withdra…

Selecting and designing the right friction stir welding (FSW) tool is not a simple purchasing decision. It is a metallur…