Friction Stir Casting Modification for Enhanced Structural Efficiency
A Volume in the Friction Stir Welding and Processing Book Series
- 1st Edition - October 21, 2015
- Authors: Saumyadeep Jana, Rajiv S. Mishra, Glenn Grant
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 3 3 5 9 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 3 3 6 0 - 9
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summarizes current research and applications of friction stir processing techniques for casting modification.Research in this area has shown significant benefit in terms of fatigue performance as a result of friction stir processing. This book addresses the latest research, providing readers with a summary of these results and new guidelines for designers.
- Provides the benefits of friction stir casting, including its solid phase process, low distortion of workpiece, good dimensional stability and repeatability, high joint strength, and more
- Summarizes current research and applications of friction stir processing techniques for casting modification
- Presents it usage in the production of products such as rugs, wire, or any other gases, and its applications for decreased fuel consumption in light weight aircraft, and its automotive and ship applications
Researchers, materials processing engineers, design engineers, welding engineers, machining engineers and students.
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Preface to This Volume of the Friction Stir Welding and Processing Book Series
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter 2. Friction Stir Processing: An Introduction
- Abstract
- Microstructure: Effect of Process Parameters
- Recrystallization Mechanisms
- Limitations in Refinement
- References
- Chapter 3. Mechanical Properties Enhancement
- Abstract
- Quasistatic Properties
- Fatigue Properties
- Fatigue Crack Nucleation/Growth
- Short Crack Behavior: Role of Microstructure
- Fracture Toughness
- Probabilistic Fatigue Life Prediction
- References
- Chapter 4. Friction Stir Processing: A Potent Property Enhancement Tool Viable for Industry
- Abstract
- Industrial Implementation: Possible Ways of Integrating FSP
- Impact of FSP on Quality Index of Castings
- Role of Numerical Tools: FEA of Structures
- Design Considerations
- References
- Chapter 5. Summary and Future Outlook
- Abstract
- No. of pages: 108
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 21, 2015
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128033593
- eBook ISBN: 9780128033609
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Saumyadeep Jana
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Rajiv S. Mishra
Prof. Rajiv Mishra (Ph.D. in Metallurgy from University of Sheffield) is a Regents Professor at the University of North Texas and founder of Optimus Alloys LLC. He is a Fellow of ASM International. He is a past-chair of the Structural Materials Division of TMS and served on the TMS Board of Directors (2013-16). He has authored/co-authored more than 450 papers in peer-reviewed journals and proceedings and is principal inventor of four U.S. patents. His current Google Scholar h-index is 95 and his papers have been cited more than 43000 times. He has co-authored three books; (1) Friction Stir Welding and Processing, (2) Metallurgy and Design of Alloys with Hierarchical Microstructures, (3) High Entropy Materials: Processing, Properties, and Applications. He has edited or co-edited fifteen TMS conference proceedings. He was an associate editor of Journal of Materials Processing Technology and is the founding editor of a short book series on Friction Stir Welding and Processing published by Elsevier and has co-authored seven short books in this series. He is a recipient of TMS-SMD Distinguished Scientist Award in 2020 and TMS-MPMD Distinguished Scientist Award in 2024. He is an adjunct professor in the department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University. Most recently, he has founded Optimus Alloys LLC for commercialization of research efforts and serves as the Chief Scientific Advisor. Optimus Alloys is focused on process-specific alloy design for additive manufacturing of high-performance components.
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