Process Forces During Friction Stir Welding of Aluminium Alloys
Abstract
Flow and consolidation of the material under the tool shoulder and subsequent nugget formation are among the least understood aspects of friction stir welding and processing (FSW/P). Welding parameters and tool profile impact the process forces acting on the tool. This work is an observational study of the process forces associated with bead on plate runs on two aluminium alloys, 6061 and F357. Polar plots of the resultant forces acting on the tool spindle are analysed and correlated to the process parameters. The dependence of the nugget's width with various heat indices is evaluated.
Recommended Citation
B. Gattu et al., "Process Forces During Friction Stir Welding of Aluminium Alloys," Science and Technology of Welding and Joining, Maney Publishing, Feb 2009.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1179/136217108X372540
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Friction Stir Processing; Material Flow; Process Forces; Aluminium alloys; Friction stir welding
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1362-1718; 1362-1718
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2009 Maney Publishing, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Feb 2009
