摘要 |
A friction stir method comprises causing a rotating probe (1) of a friction stir tool to enter a workpiece or a joint between a pair of workpieces (89), the or each workpiece being a low conductivity, high melting point metal or metal alloy. The probe (1) extends from a shoulder (4), or between shoulders, in contact with the workpiece(s) and rotates relative to the or each shoulder. |