This collection focuses on all aspects of science and technology related to friction stir welding and processing.

Friction stir welding has seen significant growth in both technology implementation and scientific exploration. This book covers all aspects of friction stir we

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a highly important and recently developed joining technology that produces a solid phase bond. It uses a rotating tool to generat

This collection of papers reviews the current status and future possibilities of friction stir related processes. This book covers advances in friction stir wel

Friction stir welding is a relatively new joining process developed initially for aluminum alloys. It is a solid-state joining technique that is energy efficien