TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose Friction stir processing (FSP) is overviewed with the process variables, along with the thermal aspect of different metals.Design/methodology/approach With its inbuilt advantages, FSP is used to reduce the failure in the structural integrity of the body panels of automobiles, airplanes and lashing rails. FSP has excellent process ability and surface treatability with good corrosion resistance and high strength at elevated temperatures. Process parameters such as rotation speed of the tool, traverse speed, tool tilt angle, groove design, volume fraction and increase in number of tool passes should be considered for generating a processed and defect-free surface of the workpiece.Findings FSP process is used for modifying the surface by reinforcement of composites to improve the mechanical properties and results in the ultrafine grain refinement of microstructure. FSP uses the frictional heat and mechanical deformation for achieving the maximum performance using the low-cost tool; the production time is also very less.Originality/value 100
VL  - 18
IS  - 3
SN  - 1726-0531
DO  - 10.1108/JEDT-02-2019-0043
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-02-2019-0043
AU  - I. Bhavya Swathi
AU  - L. Suvarna Raju
AU  - Ramulu Perumalla Janaki
PY  - 2019
Y1  - 2019/01/01
TI  - Surface development by reinforcing nano-composites during friction stir processing – a review
T2  - Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 653
EP  - 687
Y2  - 2024/09/19
ER  -