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Friction stir welding joins auto aluminum components.(Welding/Joining)
Advanced Materials & Processes, May, 2004
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Friction stir welding (FSW) has been optimized to assemble aluminum extrusions for automotive components, according to a paper presented at the 2004 SAE World Congress in March. Titled "Friction Stir Welding of Extruded Aluminum for Automotive Applications" (SAE paper 2004-01-1333), the paper was prepared by Arthur Scafe of Tower Automotive and Armondo Joaquin of the Ford Motor Company.
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The paper discusses the results of FSW of various weld configurations, and the key factors in developing satisfactory welds. The study showed that FSW can be challenging when applied to ...
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