"Key Features : Explores a multitude of topics within the field of surface engineering at length Discusses three primary examples of friction-assisted processes Summarizes and explores the mechanical foundation of friction stir processing, fabrication of surface metal matrix composites, and friction surfacing Incorporates figures and tables to aid in illustrating the concepts discussed Offers potential applications and discusses future benefits of specific elements pertaining to surface engineering"-- Read more...
Part 1: Surface Tailoring Of Metals By Friction Stir Processing 1. Introduction 2. Development of Friction-Assisted Processes 3. Friction Stir Processing of Metals 4. Influencing Factors 5. Material Systems Processed by FSP 6. Applications, Challenges, and Future Scope Part 2: Surface Metal Matrix Composites By Friction Stir Processing 7. Introduction to Surface MMCs 8. Surface MMCs by Friction Stir Processing 9. Effect of Processing Factors on Composite Formation by FSP 10. Different Material Systems 11. Properties of the Composites Produced by FSP 12. Challenges and Perspectives Part 3: Surface Engineering By Friction Surfacing 13. Introduction 14. Friction Surfacing of Metals 15. Mechanism Behind Coating Formation in Friction Surfacing 16. Influencing of Process Parameters 17. Material Systems Processed by Friction Surfacing 18. Applications, Challenges, and Future Scope Part 4: Recent Developments And Conclusions 19. New Process Variants in Friction-Assisted Processes 20. Conclusions
