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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

friction stir welding, FSW, semi-solid state joining

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a semi-solid state joining process. The process utilizes a threaded pin tool “stirring” two aluminum plates together as it “sews” the seam together. One application of this process would replace the use of rivets to join aluminum paneling on commercial aircraft.

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