Friction riveting represents a promising technology for joining similar and/or dissimilar materials of light-weight components. However, the main drawback of the technology is that it is primarily used only with special machines for friction welding...
This work presents a systematic study on the correlations between process parameters and rivet plastic deformation, produced by force-controlled friction riveting. The 5 mm diameter AA2024 rivets were joined to 13 mm, nominal thickness, polyetherimid...
To obtain high-quality joints of Al/steel dissimilar materials, a new extrinsic-riveting friction stir lap welding (ERFSLW) method was proposed combining the synthesis advantages of mechanical riveting and metallurgical bonding. SiC-reinforced Al mat...
The present work deals with the transferability of Friction Riveting joining technology from laboratory equipment to adapted in-house, low-cost machinery. A G13 drilling machine was modified for the requirements of the selected joining technique, and...
The present work investigates the correlation between energy efficiency and global mechanical performance of hybrid aluminum alloy AA2024 (polyetherimide joints), produced by force-controlled friction riveting. The combinations of parameters followed...
Unique friction-based self-piercing riveting (F-SPR) was employed to join high-strength, low-ductility aluminum alloy 7055 for lightweight vehicle applications. This study aimed to maximize the joint strength of the AA7055 F-SPR joint while avoiding...
The self-riveting friction stir lap welding (SRFSLW) method was utilized to improve the bonding strength of lap welding joints with medium-thick aluminum/steel plates and to realize structural lightweighting. The effect of plunge depth on the shear f...
Friction stir welding (FSW) has gained increasing prominence in the realm of metal–plastic hybrid joints, yet its long-term sustainability remains a subject of uncertainty. This research investigates the sustainability aspect of FSW, positionin...
In the current work, process-related thermo-mechanical changes in the rivet microstructure, joint local and global mechanical properties, and their correlation with the rivet plastic deformation regime were investigated for Ti-6Al-4V (rivet) and glas...
This work aims at investigating the influence of pre-set clamping pressure on the joint formation and mechanical strength of overlapping direct-friction-riveted joints. A pneumatic fixture device was developed for this work, with clamping pressure va...
In this study, experimental and numerical investigations were carried out to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the impact of surface conditions on self-piercing riveting (SPR) joint quality. Oil lubrication and sandpaper grinding were employed...
Analytical modeling of the squeezing force for aircraft wings and fuselage panels in the existing literature usually assumes uniform deformation of the rivets, while in reality, the deformation of the rivets is non-uniform. To achieve high-quality sq...
Refill friction stir spot welding (RFSSW) is an innovative solid-state welding technology for aluminum structures. The presented study aimed to evaluate the mechanical properties of refill spot welds and their failure mechanisms with the use of indus...
The adaptive joining process employing friction-spun joint connectors (FSJC) is a promising method for the realization of adaptable joints and thus for lightweight construction. In addition to experimental investigations, numerical studies are indisp...
Aluminium castings have been widely used in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, construction, consumer products, etc., due to their lightweight, good electric and thermal conductivity, and electromagnetic interference...
In a previous work, the fatigue behaviour of different hot riveted joints under fatigue loadings were experimentally calculated. In particular, the experimental data showed a Wöhler curve slope close to five against the slope of three proposed b...
In order to study the stress state and stability of a spiral tube and actuator for controlled extension and retraction (STACER) during the launching process of a satellite, finite element software was applied to establish a finite element model of ST...
To obtain a high-quality Al/steel dissimilar joint, a micro-groove-assisted vortex-friction stir lap welding (MG-VFSLW) process was developed. Through prefabricating micro-grooves on the steel plate surface by laser ablation, high-quality mechanical...
As fiber reinforced plastic composites gain an increasingly larger share in aerospace structures, the problem of joining them with metal elements becomes significant. The current paper is the second part of the literature review, which gathers and ev...
Simulation analysis is a key technical means for studying the internal metal flow patterns in refill friction stir spot welding zones. This study used DeformV11.0 software to establish an accurate and reliable numerical simulation model for 6061-T6 a...
Solid-state welding is a derivative of the friction stir spot welding (FSSW) technique, which has been developed as a new method for joining aluminum alloys. FSSW is a variant of linear friction stir welding intended to deal with lightweight alloy re...
Many aircraft structures are thin walled and stringer-stiffened, and therefore, prone to a loss of stability. This paper deals with accurate and validated stability analysis of the model of aircraft skin under compressive loading. Both experimental a...
Refill friction stir spot welding (RFSSW) technology is a solid-state joint that can replace conventional welding or riveting processes in aerospace applications. The quality of the new welding process is directly influenced by the welding parameters...
In recent decades, friction stir welding (FSW) has attracted extensive attention of academic and industrial sectors as the most considerable development in metal joining processes. FSW lap joint is an interesting alternative for rivets, fusion welds...
Friction welding of aluminum alloys holds immense potential for replacing riveted joints in the structural sections of the aeronautical and automotive sectors. This research aims to investigate the effects on the microstructural and mechanical proper...
Unlike previous studies focusing on two-layer structures or single-parameter effects, this work systematically investigates the influence of sheet layer combination modes on the mechanical properties of three-layer AA6063-T6 self-piercing riveting (S...
Combining dissimilar parts has become imperative for developing the structures based on lightweight materials, such as metal alloys, polymers or polymer matrix composites, and this has become one of the solutions to reverse the current trend of CO2 e...
Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW) shows great potential to be a replacement for single-lap joining techniques such as riveting or resistance spot welding used in the aircraft industry. In this paper, the fatigue behaviour of RFSSW single-lap...
Over the past decade, friction stir spot welding (FSSW) has gained increasing attention, making it a competitor to conventional welding methods such as resistance welding, rivets, and screws. This type of welding is environmentally friendly because i...