A Contemporary Review on Friction Stir Welding of Circular Pipe Joints and the Influence of Fixtures on This Process

<div>Various fixtures employed for friction stir welding of pipes (a) fully automated fixture for similar welding [<a href="/journals/amse/2022/1311292/#B100">100</a>], (b) semiautomated fixture for similar welding [<a href="/journals/amse/2022/1311292/#B46">46</a>], (c) fully automated fixture for dissimilar welding [<a href="/journals/amse/2022/1311292/#B114">114</a>], (d) fixture with bottom roller supports [<a href="/journals/amse/2022/1311292/#B138">138</a>], and (e) fixture for lap joint of pipes [<a href="/journals/amse/2022/1311292/#B111">111</a>].</div>

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Figure 12: A Contemporary Review on Friction Stir Welding of Circular Pipe Joints and the Influence of Fixtures on This Process 