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Welding and Joining of Shape Memory Alloys

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Fabrication and Processing of Shape Memory Alloys

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Shape memory alloys are difficult to weld due to their own special properties , which lead to the problems of joints such as low strength, formation of intermetallic compounds , variations in phase transformation effects and its temperature, and changes of shape memory effect . However, different welding and joining processes are attempted to solve these problems. In this chapter, various welding processes such as tungsten inert gas welding , plasma welding , laser beam welding , electron beam welding , resistance welding , friction stir welding, friction welding, explosive welding, ultrasonic welding, diffusion bonding, adhesive bonding, brazing, and soldering are discussed on process capabilities and challenges to obtain shape memory welds.

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Mehta, K., Gupta, K. (2019). Welding and Joining of Shape Memory Alloys. In: Fabrication and Processing of Shape Memory Alloys. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99307-2_3

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