Friction stir welding and processing : fundamentals to advancements / edited by Dr. Sandeep Rathee, Dr. Manu Srivastava, Dr. J. Paulo Davim.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Friction Stir Welding and Processing: Fundamentals to Advancements provides concise yet comprehensive coverage of the field of friction stir welding, with an eye toward future research directions and applications. After explaining the basic concepts and fundamentals of friction stir welding (FSW) and its variants and discussing composite fabrication techniques using Friction Stir Processing (FSP), the book delves into different types of friction techniques, including forming and extrusion, riveting, surface, and cladding, as well as the equipment used for FSW/FSP, microstructural characterization and mechanical testing of FSW/ FSP samples, and potential defects in FSW/FSP composites. Additional topics discussed include the impact of FSW on the economics of production, methods for coupling FSW/FSP with additive manufacturing, composite fabrication, process-property relationships. Case studies throughout the book provide real-world context and highlight applications for various engineering sectors. With contributions from an array of leaders in the field, Friction Stir Welding and Processing provides readers with a single source of information on all aspects of FSW and FSP"-- Provided by publisher.

About the Author
Sandeep Rathee, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India. His research interests include friction stir welding/processing, additive manufacturing, composites, and hybrid manufacturing.

Manu Srivastava, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the PDPM Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur, India. Her research interests include additive manufacturing, friction-based AM, friction stir processing, advanced materials, manufacturing practices, and optimization techniques.

J. Paulo Davim, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal and a Fellow (FIET) of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK. His research interests include advanced manufacturing methods and materials.