Enhanced mechanical performance of AA7075-boron carbide/blast furnace slag hybrid composite through friction stir welding with cryogenically treated tool: A microstructural and mechanical characterization

Manas Ranjan Panda, Harendra Kumar Narang, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Raipur

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering

Published online on September 30, 2025

Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Ahead of Print.
AluminIum 7075 hybrid metal matrix composites are widely utilized in aerospace, automotive, defense and marine applications due to their superior strength, stiffness, hardness and wear resistance properties. Friction stir welding (FSW) is a promising ...