Superplasticity Behavior of Aluminium Alloys Through FSP: A Review

Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | Special Issue 01 | Page : 65 77
    By

    Ankur Vasava,

  • Sarvaiya Jainesh,

  • Vishal Sulakhe,

  • Yashraj Chopkar,

  • Dhanashri Ganore,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  5. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Friction Stir Processing (FSP), an advanced modification of Friction Stir Welding (FSW), has emerged as a highly effective technique for fabricating surface composites with superior mechanical and metallurgical properties. FSP enhances the microstructure and superplastic behavior of materials, particularly aluminium alloys, by subjecting them to high strain rates at relatively low temperatures. This review paper critically examines the development and optimization of FSP for aluminium alloys, emphasizing key factors such as tool geometry, rotational speed, traverse speed, and the number of passes. These parameters play a crucial role in improving the grain structure, strength, and ductility of the processed material. Additionally, the study highlights the significant influence of FSP on achieving enhanced superplasticity in aluminium alloys, which is highly desirable for industrial applications requiring formability and lightweight materials. The review further explores the extensive use of FSP-modified aluminium alloys in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and defense industries, where performance enhancements, weight reduction, and cost-efficiency are critical.

Keywords: Aluminium alloys, deformation mechanism, friction stir processing, superplasticity.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer & Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Ankur Vasava, Sarvaiya Jainesh, Vishal Sulakhe, Yashraj Chopkar, Dhanashri Ganore. Superplasticity Behavior of Aluminium Alloys Through FSP: A Review. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2025; 14(01):65-77.
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Ankur Vasava, Sarvaiya Jainesh, Vishal Sulakhe, Yashraj Chopkar, Dhanashri Ganore. Superplasticity Behavior of Aluminium Alloys Through FSP: A Review. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2025; 14(01):65-77. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=235502


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Volume 14
Special Issue 01
Received 10/06/2025
Accepted 21/06/2025
Published 31/12/2025
Publication Time 204 Days
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