Friction Stir Welding and Processing for Advanced Machines and Manufacturing
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Manufacturing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 109
Special Issue Editor
Interests: friction stir welding (FSW); friction stir processing (FSP); solid-state additive; manufacturing; advanced composoite materials; microstructure–property relationships
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Friction stir welding and processing (FSW/P) are transformative solid-state technologies pivotal for next-generation manufacturing. Their ability to join dissimilar materials, fabricate composites, and enable additive manufacturing is essential for creating lightweight, high-performance structures in aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
This Special Issue seeks to highlight the critical synergy between innovative machine technology and advanced material processing. We welcome contributions on novel machine and tooling designs, intelligent process monitoring and control systems, digital twins, and the integration of FSW/P into smart manufacturing frameworks.
By focusing on the mechanics, dynamics, and intelligent application of FSW/P systems, this collection aims to advance the field of advanced manufacturing, fitting perfectly within the scope of Machines, which covers the design, control, and application of mechanical systems and machinery.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed M. El-Sayed Seleman (Mohamed El-Nagar)
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- friction stir welding
- friction stir processing
- advanced manufacturing
- machine design
- process monitoring
- advanced composites
- smart manufacturing
- dissimilar materials
- solid-state joining
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