International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

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Research Paper | Mechanical Engineering | India | Volume 2 Issue 3, March 2013


A Review of Friction Stir Welding Process and its Variables

M. S. Srinivasa Rao [2] | Kode Jaya Prakash [2] | B. V. R. Ravi Kumar


Abstract: Friction Stir Welding (FSW) was invented by Wayne Thomas at TWI (The Welding Institute), and the first patent applications were filed in the UK in December 1991. Initially, the process was regarded as a “laboratory” curiosity, but it soon became clear that FSW offers numerous benefits in the fabrication of aluminum products. Friction Stir Welding (FSW) has become a major joining process in the aerospace, railway and ship building industries especially in the fabrication of aluminum alloys. The process uses a spinning non-consumable tool to generate frictional heat in the work piece. Worldwide, there are now over 135 licensees of FSW and new techniques and applications are being developed daily. This paper looks at the review, on friction stir welding process, various welding variables like tool rotation, transverse speed, tool tilt, plunge depth and tool design, for the welding of aluminum alloys or various dissimilar alloys. Applications, future aspects and several key problems are also described.


Keywords: Friction Stir Welding, tool rotation, transverse speed, tool tilt, plunge depth tool design


Edition: Volume 2 Issue 3, March 2013,


Pages: 375 - 379


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M. S. Srinivasa Rao, Kode Jaya Prakash, B. V. R. Ravi Kumar, "A Review of Friction Stir Welding Process and its Variables", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 2 Issue 3, March 2013, pp. 375-379, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=IJSROFF2013123

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