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.


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    Title :

    Friction Stir Welding of Lightweight Vehicle Structures: Final Report


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2008


    Size :

    63 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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