Friction Stir Welding and Processing V : Proceeding of a Symposia Sponsored by the Shaping and Forming Committee of the Materials Processing and Manufacturing Division of TMS

Friction stir welding has seen significant growth in both technology implementation and scientific exploration. This book covers all aspects of friction stir welding and processing, from fundamentals to design and applications. It also includes an update on the current research issues in the field of friction stir welding and a guide for further research. This title features a collection of papers from the TMS 2009 Annual Meeting & Exhibition held in San Francisco, California, February 15-19, 2009.