Author : Akshansh Mishra

Micro friction stir welding (μFSW) process is mainly adapted from the Friction Stir Welding Process. This process is mainly used for joining dissimilar materials. Micro friction stir welding (μFSW) find its applications in thin walled structures, electrical, electronic and micro-mechanical assemblies. The significant challenges are faced when we downscale to achieve μFSW. This paper addresses the current state of the understanding and development of Micro friction stir welding. This paper further outlines the results achieved after Micro friction stir processing of Aluminium alloys, Copper alloys and Zinc alloys.

Keywords: Micro friction stir welding; Aluminium alloys; FSW heat zones; Welding tool

Article published in International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol.8, No.2 (March/April 2018)