Refill friction stir spot welding of AZ31 magnesium alloy sheets: metallurgical features, microstructure, texture and mechanical properties

In the present study, 1 mm-thick AZ31 magnesium alloy sheets were joined by refill friction stir spot welding. The metallurgical features, microstructure, texture and mechanical response of the spot-welded joints were investigated. The effect of welding parameters on the joint performance was compar...

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Published in:	Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Main Authors:	Zhe Liu, Zhiyu Fan, Li Liu, Shu Miao, Zhicheng Lin, Chungui Wang, Yunqiang Zhao, Renlong Xin, Chunlin Dong
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2023-03-01
Subjects:	Refill friction stir spot welding Magnesium alloys Texture Microstructure Mechanical property
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785423001527

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