The shipbuilding industry uses friction stir welding (FSW) to produce aluminum plates from aluminum extrusions, which are widely used in ship superstructures, deckhouses, etc.

MC Aluminum produces large reinforced plates with a width of 3-4m and a length of 20m, which are widely used in hull outer plates, decks, bulkheads, as well as the structures of high-speed vessels and yachts.

A stiffened panel is a critical structural component in shipbuilding, consisting of a skin plate and reinforcing stiffeners welded together. It significantly increases structural strength while reducing weight.

For FSW panels used in marine applications, aluminum alloys such as 5083, 5086, 6061, and 6082, which have excellent seawater and corrosion resistance, are recommended.

Friction stir welding (FSW), as a solid phase welding technology, is widely used in the manufacture of large-size aluminum alloy panels for use in marine and offshore applications.