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Friction stir welding for the transportation industries 1997 2026 2006 2016 569
  1. Friction stir welding for the transportation industries (1997)
    W. M. Thomas, E.D. Nicholas Materials & Design (1980-2015)

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Works of E.D. Nicholas being referenced

A review of friction processes for aerospace applications
2014
FSW Process Variants and Mechanical Properties
2005
Friction Based Welding Technology for Aluminium
2002
Friction Processing Technologies
2003
Friction stir welding for the transportation industries
1997 Standout
Feasibility of friction stir welding steel
1999
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