About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Materials Processing Fundamentals: Towards Sustainable Process Modeling, Design, and Operation
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| Presentation Title |
Advancements in Friction Stir Welding of Copper Using Diamond Tooling |
| Author(s) |
Joshua Mumford |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Joshua Mumford |
| Abstract Scope |
Friction stir welding (FSW) offers a promising alternative to traditional welding methods for copper but has long been challenged by the material’s high thermal conductivity causing rapid tool wear. This study explores the effectiveness of solid polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tooling in overcoming the limitations of traditional FSW tools in copper. Comparative analysis with traditional FSW tooling demonstrates the advantages of PCD tools to enhance the consistency of welds and dramatically increase the life of tooling. These findings highlight the potential of PCD tooling solutions to offer a reliable and repeatable method for producing high-strength copper joints suitable for industrial applications. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Joining, Shaping and Forming, Mechanical Properties |