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Tuesday, May 17, 2005
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Design and Testing of a Friction Stir Processing Machine for Laboratory Research

K. S. Miller, E. D. Larsen, H. B. Smartt, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID

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Summary: This presentation describes the design, fabrication and testing of a friction stir processing machine. The machine is intended to be a flexible research tool for a broad range of friction stir processing studies. The machine design also addresses the need for an affordable, robust design for general laboratory use.