Modeling and control of friction stir welding

Author

Prabhanjana Kalya

Abstract

"Friction stir welding (FSW) is receiving increased attention as an efficient solid state joining process for [a] number of reasons, including its applicability to different materials and high joint efficiencies. This apparently simple technique is affected by a number of different factors, such as process parameters, tool design, material properties and boundary conditions. Therefore, a good understanding of issues related to modeling, control, and metallurgy will be necessary to exploit its maximum potential. The objectives of this study were twofold. First, a discrete neural network (NN) based adaptive controller was developed and implemented on a six-axis robotic FSW machine...Second, the effect of process parameters and tool design was studied utilizing various sensor measurements"--Abstract, page iv.

Advisor(s)

Krishnamurthy, K.

Committee Member(s)

Mishra, Rajiv S.
Acar, Levent
Landers, Robert G.
Sarangapani, Jagannathan, 1965-

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2007

Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation

• Control of axial force in friction stir welding - part I: set point determination
• Control of axial force in friction stir welding - part II: neural controller implementation
• Specific energy and temperature mechanistic models for friction stir process of Al-F357
• Effects of tool dimensions on forces and friction in friction stir welding

Pagination

xi, 83 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Rights

© 2007 Prabhanjana Kalya, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Aluminum -- WeldingFriction stir welding

Thesis Number

T 9328

Print OCLC #

298563661

Recommended Citation

Kalya, Prabhanjana, "Modeling and control of friction stir welding" (2007). Doctoral Dissertations. 1765.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1765