Friction Stir Welding and Processing

January 26th – 27th Saint-Étienne, France

FSWP'2012

The 2nd International Conference on Friction Stir Welding and Processing (FSWP’2012) will provide an excellent intercommunication opportunity for researchers working in this multidisciplinary field of scientific endeavor. This conference brings together researchers, practitioners and new comers to the field in an international forum that addresses recent advances in friction stir welding and related processes. It will also serve as vehicle that strengthens relationships between industry, research laboratories, and universities.

The purpose of this conference is to facilitate the communication between specialists in various fields of friction stir welding processes.  Presentations concerning all the steps are welcome: from fundamental studies to applied aspects, from experimental to numerical research.

Publications

Selected papers will be published in a special issue of the international journal Science and Technology of Welding & Joining

Invited speakers

  • Jorge F. dos Santos: "Precipitation Phenomena in AA7449 Friction Stir Welds: Results of an in-situ Study"
  • Motomichi Yamamoto: "Improvement of Joint Strength Based on Material Flow during Friction Stir Spot Welding"
  • Russel Steel: "Advancements in Friction Stir Welding of Thick Section Steels"