Micro-friction stir welding (μFSW) - A review

Micro-friction stir welding (mu FSW) is a revolutionary joining process which is usually used for the weld- ing of metallic alloys, like aluminium, magnesium, copper, lead, zinc, titanium and other softer structural alloys. Micro-friction stir welding is employed to join thin electrical components and micro-mechanical components which is primarily used in industries like; aerospace, automotive and other industrial appli- cations. Tool rotational speed along with speed of welding and angle of tool tilting are most vital param- eters for the mu FSW process which affects the joint property. It gives better joint properties than the base material properties. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Selection and peer-review under responsibility of the scientific committee of the International conference on Materials and Manufacturing Methods.