... improvement. The presence and orientation of secondary phases (Al-Fe-Mn-Si) are greatly affected by the quenching process. Design/methodology/approach The present work deals with the effect of water quenching on the mechanical properties of welded AA 6061 plates which were joined by using metal inert gas...

...Rahul S.G.; Sharmila A. Purpose The purpose of this study is to present a comprehensive review of the fundamental concepts and terminologies pertaining to different types of aluminium metal matrix composites, their joining techniques and challenges, friction stir welding (FSW) process, post...

...M. Zaoui; N. Menasri The welds are the site of high residual stresses, localized in the vicinity of the weld cracks. Their presence caused many type of damage mode as stress corrosion, fatigue, sudden failure and increasing the temperature of ductile/brittle transition. Residual stresses...