TY - JOUR
T1 - Friction stir welding
T2 - Process, automation, and control
AU - Gibson, B. T.
AU - Lammlein, D. H.
AU - Prater, T. J.
AU - Longhurst, W. R.
AU - Cox, C. D.
AU - Ballun, M. C.
AU - Dharmaraj, K. J.
AU - Cook, G. E.
AU - Strauss, A. M.
PY - 2014/1
Y1 - 2014/1
N2 - This article provides an introduction to the basic principles of friction stir welding (FSW) as well as a survey of the latest research and applications in the field. The basic principles covered include terminology, material flow, joint configurations, tool design, materials, and defects. Material flow is discussed from both an experimental and a modeling perspective. Process variants are discussed as well, which include self-reacting (SR-FSW), stationary shoulder, friction stir processing (FSP), friction stir spot welding (FSSW), assisted FSW, and pulsed FSW. Multiple aspects of robotic friction stir welding are covered, including sensing, control, and joint tracking. Methods of evaluating weld quality are surveyed as well. The latest applications are discussed, with an emphasis on recent advances in aerospace, automotive, and ship building. Finally, the direction of future research and potential applications are examined.
AB - This article provides an introduction to the basic principles of friction stir welding (FSW) as well as a survey of the latest research and applications in the field. The basic principles covered include terminology, material flow, joint configurations, tool design, materials, and defects. Material flow is discussed from both an experimental and a modeling perspective. Process variants are discussed as well, which include self-reacting (SR-FSW), stationary shoulder, friction stir processing (FSP), friction stir spot welding (FSSW), assisted FSW, and pulsed FSW. Multiple aspects of robotic friction stir welding are covered, including sensing, control, and joint tracking. Methods of evaluating weld quality are surveyed as well. The latest applications are discussed, with an emphasis on recent advances in aerospace, automotive, and ship building. Finally, the direction of future research and potential applications are examined.
KW - Automation
KW - Control
KW - Friction stir welding
KW - Manufacturing
KW - Robotics
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84893807484&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.jmapro.2013.04.002
DO - 10.1016/j.jmapro.2013.04.002
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84893807484
SN - 1526-6125
VL - 16
SP - 56
EP - 73
JO - Journal of Manufacturing Processes
JF - Journal of Manufacturing Processes
IS - 1
ER -
