Friction Stir Spot Welding of 6016 Aluminum Alloy
Abstract
Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) of 6016 aluminum alloy was evaluated with conventional pin tool and new off-center feature tools. The off-center feature tool provides significant control over the joint area. The tool rotation rate was varied between 1000 and 2500 rpm. Maximum lap-shear strength was observed in the tool rotation range of 1200-1500 rpm. The results are interpreted in the context of material flow in the joint and influence of thermal input on microstructural changes. The off-center feature tool concept opens up new possibilities for plunge-type friction stir spot welding.
Recommended Citation
R. S. Mishra et al., "Friction Stir Spot Welding of 6016 Aluminum Alloy," Proceedings of the 2007 Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society Annual Meeting, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Jan 2007.
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
6016 Aluminum; Friction Stir Spot Welding; Tool Design
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2007
