A Modified Analytical Heat Source Model for Numerical Simulation of Temperature Field in Friction Stir Welding

<div>Grid mesh and node selection around the pin surface in the plunge stage in the MAM. (a) Division of elements and nodes; (b) node selection around the pin side; (c) node selection around the pin tip.</div>

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Figure 11: A Modified Analytical Heat Source Model for Numerical Simulation of Temperature Field in Friction Stir Welding 