Recent work

• NAMRC 45: The Effects of Welding Parameters and Backing Plate Diffusivity on Energy Consumption in Friction Stir Welding The objective of this work is to investigate the effects of welding parameter variation and backing plate diffusivity on energy consumption in friction stir welding (FSW). FSW is a solid-state welding process, where joints are created below the solidus temperature of the workpiece. As a result, FSW is known for being energy efficient and environmentally ...
• Preliminary Examination – Woongjo (Jo) Choi has successfully completed his Ph.D. Preliminary Examination presentation Dec 20, 2016:  Woongjo (Jo) Choi, a Ph.D. student in the UW Robotics Engineering, Applied Controls, and Haptics Lab (REACH Lab) has successfully completed his Ph.D. Preliminary exam.  Jo’s research has focused on the investigation of Friction Stir Welding, with a focus on estimation and control to improve weld quality and minimize energy consumption.  Please ...