A review of friction stir processing in fabricating surface composites for process control and sensor data monitoring

Improving the wear resistance of polyvinyl chloride surface by using the friction stir processing technique

“…It is a suggested method for creating surface composite layers made of lightweight materials because it produces a consistent distribution of reinforcement particles in the surface of the refined matrix microstructure up to a given depth without changing the characteristics of the mass. It thus enhances mechanical characteristics [13]- [15], Moreover, the procedure has the potential to enhance the surface characteristics of the material, including increased resistance to abrasion, corrosion, fatigue life, ductility, hardness, strength, and wear without altering the overall properties of the material [16]. FSP was first described by Mishra et al (1999) as a modification of friction stir welding (FSW), a technique developed at The Welding Institute (TWI), UK, in 1991.…”

“…They also looked at how the FSP process parameters affected the composite material's structural qualities. By examining the results of tests on mechanical characteristics and corrosion resistance, it became clear that there had been a considerable change in the aforementioned properties, which had been significantly enhanced by the FSP technique [13]. Using the FSP technique, Jicheng Gao et al discussed the possibility of incorporating copper particles into highdensity polyethylene to create a composite material.…”