Heat input and material plastic flow impact on residual stress distribution in dissimilar titanium and aluminium joints produced by two friction welding techniques

Key Points

• Residual stress distribution varies significantly between different welding techniques.
• Friction welding shows distinct impacts on the plastic flow of titanium and aluminium joints.
• Analysis of the effects of heat input and material behavior during dissimilar welding provides key insights.
• Understanding these dynamics may improve joint performance in various engineering applications.