Conventional and bobbin friction stir welding of 12% chromium alloy steel using composite refractory tool materials

Science and Technology of Welding and Joining

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 247-253

  Thomas, W M ^a   Wiesner, C S ^a   Marks, D J ^a   Staines, D G ^a  

^a TWI LTD   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

12 chromium steel; Bobbin; Friction stir welding; Self reacting stir welding

Indexed keywords

12% CHROMIUM STEEL; FRICTION DRIVE; SELF-REACTING STIR WELDING; TOOL MATERIALS;

BOBBINS; CHROMIUM; CHROMIUM ALLOYS; FRICTION; GAS WELDING; REFRACTORY MATERIALS; STEEL METALLURGY; TOOL STEEL; TRIBOLOGY;

FRICTION STIR WELDING;

EID: 68249118923     PISSN: 13621718     EISSN: 13621718     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/136217109X415893     Document Type: Article

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