Influence of metal surface groove depth on FSLW of 6061-T6 Al alloy and CFRTP

Yibo Sun, Jianliang Chen, Yiqiao Li, Chenhuan Tang, Libin Fu, Xinhua Yang, College of China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, Dalian Jiaotong University, Liaodong University, Dalian Key Laboratory of Welded Structures and Intelligent Manufacturing Technology of Rail Transportation Equipment

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on July 27, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Ahead of Print.
Lightweighting plays a crucial role in product engineering applications. Polymers exhibit broad applications and development prospects due to their excellent mechanical properties. Friction stir welding (FSW) is a robust joining technology for metal/...