Characteristics of Steels Joints Obtained by the FSW Process - A Brief Review

The FSW process has proven to be a promising process for joining steels and improving their characteristics. However, the use of wrongs technological parameters leads to the appearance of defects. In this study, the macro and microstructural characteristics of steel joints and their mechanical properties are analyzed, and the main types of defects of the butt steel joints are presented. The main conclusions of the works studied are summarized and the main development directions for research on the characterization of steel structures joined by the FSW process are identified.