Friction Stir Welding of Lightweight Vehicle Structures: Final Report.

Sanella, M. L.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Lightweight vehicle structures;    Friction stir welding;    Friction stir processing;    Substructures;    Construction;   

RP-ID  :  DE2009958678

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between UT-Battelle, LLC and Ford Motor Company was to establish friction stir welding (FSW) and friction stir processing as viable options for use in construction of lightweight substructures for trucks and cars, including engine cradles, suspension sub frames, instrument panel supports, and intake manifolds.