The analysis of electrical joint properties led to very promising results, so that the potential of FSW of Al–Cu butt joints with sheets having different thicknesses could be confirmed by the investigations carried out. Keywords: friction stir welding; aluminum; copper; cross-section adjustment; ...
In addition, the size and uniformity of distribution of graphite nodules can affect the properties of DCI, but with a lower effectiveness than graphite shape [14]. Indeed, graphite spheroids act like "crack-arresters" promoting the mechanical properties of the matrix; on the contrary, the ...