A review of friction processes for aerospace applications

International Journal of Materials and Product Technology

Volumn 13, Issue 1-2, 1998, Pages 45-55

  Nicholas, E D ^a   Thomas, W M ^a  

^a TWI LTD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Friction; Joining; Processes; Solid phase

Indexed keywords

AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS; AIRCRAFT ENGINES; HARDENING;

SOLID PHASE WELDING;

FRICTION WELDING;

EID: 0031621676     PISSN: 02681900     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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