| Abstract Scope |
Magnesium and titanium alloys have replaced traditional metals for critical aerospace, automotive, nuclear, and marine applications. These advanced alloys have highly specialised microstructures, which result in mechanical properties (e.g., specific strength, creep strength, fracture toughness) superior to conventional metals. As a result, any fabrication process must ensure that this microstructure is maintained throughout the joint region, making the joining technique selected crucial in the manufacturing process. In addition, connecting dissimilar alloys/metals is becoming increasingly vital to components with critical functional needs. Attaching a stainless steel pipe to a titanium tube for down-hole oil well exploration, for example, enhances the depth to which drilling operations can be undertaken while also extending upstream exploration capabilities. As a result, combining different types of alloys has many advantages. |