Friction-Stir Welding Effectively Seals Aluminum Parts
In friction-stir welding, a rotating, wear-resistant friction pin heats the material at the intended joint. The material is then plastically deformed and "stirred" along the joint by the friction pin — without reaching the melting point of the materials!
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