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Paper: Friction Stir Spot Welding – Coming Soon to a Car Near You

Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under constant pressure to improve product performance. As the use of new materials and material combinations increases, methods of joining them must be reevaluated. Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is a solid-state joining alternative to traditional resistance spot welding and riveting.

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