INFLUENCE OF FRICTION STIR WELDING PARAMETERS ON PROPERTIES OF 2024 T3 ALUMINIUM ALLOY JOINTS

Abstract

The aim of this work is to analyse the process of friction stir welding (FSW) of 3 mm thick aluminium plates made of high strength aluminium alloy - 2024 T3, as well as to assess the mechanical properties of the produced joints. Friction Stir Welding is a modern procedure which enables joining of similar and dissimilar materials in the solid state, by the combined action of heat and mechanical work. This paper presents an analysis of the experimental results obtained by testing the butt welded joints. Tensile strength of the produced joints is assessed, as well as the distribution of hardness, micro-and macrostructure through the joints (in the base material, nugget, heat affected zone and thermo-mechanically affected zone). Different combinations of the tool rotation speed and the welding speed are used, and the dependence of the properties of the joints on these parameters of welding technology is determined.

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Dates

  • Submission Date2013-03-07
  • Revision Date2013-05-05
  • Acceptance Date2013-09-16
  • Online Date2014-07-06

DOI Reference

10.2298/TSCI130307170E

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