In this study, a novel welding method called water cooling bobbin-tool friction stir welding (WBT-FSW) was developed. 4 mm-thick 6063-T6 aluminum alloy sheets were successfully jointed by WBT-FSW.
Zhao Yunqiang +2 more
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Enhanced friction model for Friction Stir Welding (FSW) analysis: Simulation and experimental validation [PDF]
Friction is one of the main heat generation mechanisms in Friction Stir Welding (FSW). This phenomenon occurs between the pin and the workpiece as the rotating tool moves along the weld line. An accurate friction model is essential for obtaining realistic results in a FSW simulation in particular temperature, forces and torque. In this work, a modified
Dialamishabankareh, Narges +4 more
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An Experimental Investigation on Fatigue Properties of AA3003-H14 Aluminum alloy Friction Stir Welds
AA3003-H14 aluminum alloy plates were welded by friction stir welding and TIG welding. Fatigue properties of the welded joints were evaluated based on the superior tensile properties for FSW at 1500 rpm rotational speed and 80 mm/min welding speed ...
Ayad M. Takhakh, Asmaa M. Abdullah
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FRICTION STIR AND GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDED AA6061 ALUMINUM ALLOY JOINTS [PDF]
The present work discusses the mechanical properties of AA6061-O welded joints made by friction stir welding (FSW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
A. S. Mohamed +2 more
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The Effect of Friction Coefficient in Thermal Analysis of Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
The process of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) can be deeply investigated with the help of finite element modelling. In reality, the friction coefficient would decrease, because as the temperature rises the material becomes softer and weaker. However, past studies often presumed that the friction coefficient is a constant value, a presumption which ...
Bahman Meyghani +5 more
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Multi-physics simulation of friction stir welding process [PDF]
Purpose: The Friction Stir Welding (FSW) process comprises of several highly coupled (and non-linear) physical phenomena: large plastic deformation, material flow transportation, mechanical stirring of the tool, tool-workpiece surface interaction ...
Li, Hongjun, Mackenzie, D., Hamilton, R.
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Effect of tool pin side area ratio on temperature distribution in friction stir welding
In present work, the friction stir welding (FSW) tools are designed with different surface areas of pin side. The transient temperatures during FSW were measured on advancing side (AS) of top surface, midpoint of the sample thickness, and center on the ...
A.M. Sadoun +3 more
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Joint characteristics and process parameters optimization on friction stir welding of AA 2024-T6 and AA 5083-H111 aluminium alloys [PDF]
Friction stir welding (FSW) is a recent method for welding in a solid-state environments. The FSW parameters, namely pin rotation speed, welding speed, axial force and tool tilt angle affect weld joint microstructure and tensile strength.
Sundaram Sakthivel, Kumarasamy Mohan
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Asymmetry Thermal Analyses of Self-Supporting Friction Stir Welding
Due to the inherent issue of requiring rigid back support, friction stir welding (FSW) has serious limitations for the welding of hollow structures. Self-supporting friction stir welding was proposed to join hollow aluminum extrusions, which could reduce
Zenglou Li +5 more
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Hydrogen Analyses of FSW Cu‐OFP Tested Under Creep Conditions in Sulphide Containing Environment
Friction stir welded Cu‐OFP exhibits elevated creep rates in sulphide‐containing aqueous environments, with creep increasing as sulphide concentration rises. Hydrogen measurements indicate that sulphide exposure does not increase hydrogen content. ABSTRACT Friction stir welded oxygen‐free phosphorus‐doped copper (FSW Cu‐OFP) is a candidate material for
Patrik Sahiluoma +3 more
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