This book presents critical information on the principles and operation of friction welding, friction stir welding, and friction stir processing enhanced with m

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a highly important and recently developed joining technology that produces a solid phase bond. It uses a rotating tool to generat

The Springer Reference Work Handbook of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology provides overviews and in-depth and authoritative analyses on the basic and cut

This collection focuses on all aspects of science and technology related to friction stir welding and processing.