Macrostructural Analysis Of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Joints

Authors

  • Paweł Grzegorz Kossakowski Kielce University of Technology Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • Wiktor Wciślik Kielce University of Technology Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • Michał Bakalarz Kielce University of Technology Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/jmer.v1i1.486

Abstract

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology is increasingly used in aerospace, automotive, construction and other industries. It allows for safe, secure and long-lasting joining of materials that are difficult to weld or non-weldable with traditional methods. In engineering practice, these are primarily aluminium alloys. This article discusses the basic issues related to the FSW technology. The macrostructure of a typical weld is presented. The influence of linear and rotational speed of the tool on the macrostructure of the weld was analyzed (cross-sectional shape, presence of defects). The process of "onion rings" formation in the weld nugget was characterized, taking into account the influence of technological parameters on their morphology.

Keywords:

Friction Stir Welding (FSW); welding parameters; aluminium alloys; macrostructure; "onion rings"

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Vol. 1 , Iss. 1 (September 2018)

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