Abstract: The Working Group on Project 63.2 of the Transmission Substations Subcommittee of the IEEE Substations Committee has prepared a guide for welding aluminum in substations. This paper presents ...
BYU and Toyota developed a new welding technique for aluminum minivan doors. The refill friction stir spot welding method uses less energy and produces stronger welds. This innovation could set a ...
Finally the TIG is “precise and can join many small parts; if the weld’s exposed it will have a really nice flow. Most fabricators prefer this.” Then come the questions. Does your shop have the right ...
The new process, refill friction stir spot welding, is based on the same fundamental principles but tweaked and specialized for aluminum’s unique chemical properties. The new technique is more ...