Recent Trends in Friction Stir-Related Manufacturing Technologies

Dear Colleagues,

Since the invention of friction stir welding (FSW) in 1991, this technique has demonstrated significant advantages in joining low melting point materials and has fostered innovations across multiple industries, such as aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, and railways. Building on the principles of FSW, several innovative manufacturing technologies have emerged, including friction stir processing, friction stir fabrication, and the recently developed solid-state additive manufacturing technique, additive friction stir deposition. These friction stir-related manufacturing technologies have shown considerable scientific use and hold vast application potential.

This Special Issue aims to capture the latest trends and developments in these friction stir-related manufacturing technologies. We invite researchers worldwide to submit original research papers, review articles, and short communications that explore the latest advancements in friction stir manufacturing technologies. We are particularly interested in papers that provide new insights, innovative approaches, and substantial advancements in the application of these techniques.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Developments in tool design in friction stir related manufacturing processes
• Innovations in microstructural modifications through friction stir processing
• Applications of additive friction stir deposition in complex part fabrication
• Comparative studies of friction stir manufacturing technologies and conventional manufacturing processes
• Theoretical modeling and simulation of friction stir manufacturing processes
• Case studies demonstrating industrial applications and efficiencies gained through these technologies

We look forward to your innovative contributions to this dynamic field.

Dr. Peng Dong
Guest Editor

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• friction stir welding (FSW)
• friction stir processing
• additive friction stir deposition
• tool design
• microstructure evolution and characterization
• properties evaluation