PNNL technique successfully joins thicker aluminum alloys to steel; friction stir dovetailing

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By mmillikinApr 13, 2018, 1:51 pm582 ptsHot
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory )PNNL) have developed and successfully tested a new solid-phase technique called Friction Stir Dovetailing (FSD) to join thick plates of aluminum to steel. The new process will be used to make lighter-weight military vehicles that are more agile and fuel…

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