Current Trends and Emerging Strategies in Friction Stir Spot Welding for Lightweight Structures: Innovations in Tool Design, Robotics, and Composite Reinforcement—A Review

Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is a solid-state joining technique increasingly favored in industries requiring high-quality, defect-free welds in lightweight and durable structures, such as the automotive, aerospace, and marine industries. This review examines the current advancements in FSSW, fo...

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Published in:	Crystals
Main Authors:	Suresh Subramanian, Elango Natarajan, Ali Khalfallah, Gopal Pudhupalayam Muthukutti, Reza Beygi, Borhen Louhichi, Ramesh Sengottuvel, Chun Kit Ang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Subjects:	FSSW solid-state joining microstructure-property FSSW simulation composite reinforcement tool design
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/6/556