Solid-State Joining of Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Dissimilar Metal Alloys
This community focuses on joining metal alloys using solid-state and fusion techniques, primarily to create durable structural connections in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
The research centers on friction stir welding and processing, which dominate the literature, alongside laser, arc, and resistance spot welding. A significant portion of the work examines the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of aluminum alloys, stainless steels, and magnesium alloys. A recurring theme is the challenge of joining dissimilar metals, such as aluminum to steel or magnesium, where researchers investigate intermetallic compound formation, residual stresses, and corrosion resistance. The work also covers the optimization of process parameters, including tool rotation, traverse speed, and heat treatment, to improve joint strength and reliability.
The community is most prominent in aluminum research, accounting for 4.2% of all aluminum-related papers, and tungsten research, representing 3.3% of that element's output. It also contributes 1.2% of magnesium research and 1.0% of titanium research.
This group comprises 39,132 papers, with the highest publication volumes in the Journal of Materials Processing Technology, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, and the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.
Recent work continues to refine friction stir welding techniques, including wire-based and double-sided methods for aluminum, and investigates the long-term corrosion behavior of duplex stainless steels.