by Rajiv S. Mishra (Contributor), Christopher B. Smith (Author)
The use of friction stir processing to locally modify the microstructure to enhanced formability has the potential to alter the manufacturing of structural shapes. There is enough research to put together a short monograph detailing the fundamentals and key findings. One example of conventional manufacturing technique for aluminum alloys involves fusion welding of 5XXX series alloys. This can be replaced by friction stir welding, friction stir processing and forming. A major advantage of this switch is the enhanced properties. However qualification of any new process involves a series of tests to prove that material properties of interest in the friction stir welded or processed regions meet or exceed those of the fusion welded region (conventional approach). This book will provide a case study of Al5083 alloy with some additional examples of high strength aluminum alloys.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 146
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Published: 26 Mar 2014
ISBN 10: 012420113X
ISBN 13: 9780124201132
Book Overview: Get up to date on fundamentals and key findings in how friction stir processing has the potential to alter the manufacturing of structural shapes.