Abstract:This paper presents a review of important aspects related to the Friction StirWelding and Friction Stir Processing (FSW/FSP) concepts. The FSP, as a variation of the FSW, uses the same principle, but instead of the material joining, the FSP focuses on a surface modification aiming at improving surface properties of the substrate material. Thin surface composites can be made either by using grooves or drilled holes. FSP process parameters have been elaborated: axial force, rotational and traverse speed, tilt an… Show more
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