Study on microstructural and mechanical investigations of friction stir additively manufactured Mg alloys

Key Points

• Mechanical properties of Mg alloys improve with enhanced microstructural integrity, indicating better performance.
• Key evidence shows that friction stir processing significantly boosts strength, as seen through various tests.
• Assessment using friction stir additive manufacturing allows for the evaluation of material behavior in real-time.
• Highlights the need for further studies to explore long-term behavior and applications of these Mg alloys.