scholarly journals Micro Friction Stir Welding Process: State of the Art

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akshansh Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Copper Alloys ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Dissimilar Materials ◽  
Zinc Alloys ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Friction Stir Welding Process ◽  
Thin Walled Structures ◽  
Current State ◽  
Mechanical Assemblies

IMicro friction stir welding (µFSW) process is mainly adapted from the Friction Stir Welding Process. This process is mainly used for joining dissimilar materials. Micro friction stir welding (µFSW) find its applications in thin walled structures, electrical, electronic and micro-mechanical assemblies. The significant challenges are faced when we downscale to achieve µFSW. This paper addresses the current state of the understanding and development of Micro friction stir welding. This paper further outlines the results achieved after Micro friction stir processing of Aluminium alloys, Copper alloys and Zinc alloys.

Friction stir welding of aluminium alloys: An overview of experimental findings – Process, variables, development and applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 233 (6) ◽  
pp. 1191-1226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pratik H Shah ◽  
Vishvesh J Badheka
Keyword(s):  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Aluminium Alloys ◽  
Copper Alloys ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Dissimilar Materials ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Welding Parameters ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Friction Stir Welding Process

The never ending appetite of the mankind to produce more and more competitive products results in continuous development of newer and newer manufacturing processes. One of such a kind, a solid state welding process highly appreciated for joining of a variety of aluminium and copper alloys, is friction stir welding. The process is also an accomplished method for joining dissimilar materials efficiently. The process finds its major application for joining hard-to-weld metals, especially the precipitation hardenable aluminium alloys and is widely adopted by industries for the welding of such aluminium alloys. However, the process has still not found an economical way for welding of steels and hence found limited applications in industries for welding steels. This paper aims at providing a comprehensive review of the work undertaken in the field of friction stir welding and provides an insight into the friction stir welding of aluminium alloys. The article pays critical attention and analytical evaluation of classification of aluminium alloys, friction stir welding process parameters, the mechanical testing and properties of the friction stir welding joints, macrostructure and microstructure evolution during friction stir welding, friction stir welding defects and industrial applications of the process. The friction stir welding process variants are discussed as well. Special accentuation has been given to (i) effect of friction stir welding parameters on the microstructure evolved and thus the ultimate mechanical properties (viz. tensile strength, hardness, fatigue strength, fracture toughness and residual stresses), (ii) the texture formation, microstructure refinement and the role of intermetallics. However, studies related to welding of dissimilar aluminium alloys, temperature, and heat transfer modeling and material flow are out of the scope of this paper. Finally, the directions of future research are examined.

Optimization of Friction Stir Welding Process Parameters to Join Al 5052 and Al 6061 Alloy Plates Using Grey-Taguchi Technique

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Sandeep ◽  
D. Sudhakara ◽  
G. Prasanthi
Keyword(s):  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Dissimilar Materials ◽  
Fusion Welding ◽  
Optimum Process ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Friction Stir Welding Process ◽  
Grey Analysis ◽  
Grey Taguchi

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid state welding process used for welding similar and dissimilar materials. The process is widely used because it does not have common problems such as solidification and liquefaction cracking associated with the fusion welding techniques. The objective of the present research is to find the best combination of friction stir welding process parameters to join aluminium 5052 and 6061 alloy materials. The combination of process parameters is helpful to improve ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, percentage of elongation and hardness of welded joint. To achieve the research objective taguchi based grey analysis was used. The optimum process parameters were found be at rotational speed is 1400 rpm, transverse speed of 100 mm/min and axial force is at 11 KN.

Processes Developed Based on Friction Stir Welding Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 890 ◽  
pp. 66-75
Author(s):  
Lia Nicoleta Boțilă ◽  
Radu Cojocaru ◽  
Cristian Ciucă ◽  
Victor Verbiţchi
Keyword(s):  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Surface Engineering ◽  
Copper Alloys ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Cast Aluminum ◽  
Hybrid Effect ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Friction Stir Welding Process ◽  
Cast Aluminum Alloys ◽  
New Research

Considering the remarkable results obtained by using friction stir welding process (FSW), ISIM Timisoara has developed research programs for the knowledge and development of processing processes based on the FSW process principle.The paper presents a synthesis of the researches and the results obtained within some of research projects carried out by ISIM Timisoara, regarding possibilities of using some of processes derived from the FSW process, which has focused mainly on two directions (areas): surface engineering (materials surface processing) and joining by friction riveting. In the field of surfaces engineering, there are presented some results that represent own contributions of ISIM Timisoara, regarding: friction stir processing as well as coating with functional layers from lightweight alloys of steel substrates (by friction with consumable tool).Regarding friction riveting, two methods are presented: classic friction riveting, respectively friction riveting with hybrid effect (mechanical grip and friction welding).The paper shows very good results obtained to FSP processing (for cast aluminum alloys), to friction riveting with hybrid effect (for aluminum and copper alloys) and to friction riveting (for aluminum alloy), but also some limitations of these friction processing methods.Also in the paper are presented new research directions that are currently being addressed, respectively that will be addressed in the next period at ISIM Timisoara, regarding new variants of application of FSW welding.

New Joining Techniques for the Production of the Electrical Components in the Automotive Industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 1146 ◽  
pp. 98-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radu Cojocaru ◽  
Cristian Ciucă ◽  
Lia Nicoleta Boţilă ◽  
Victor Verbiţchi ◽  
Ion Aurel Perianu
Keyword(s):  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Dissimilar Materials ◽  
Butt Welding ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Friction Stir Welding Process ◽  
Electrical Components

In the paper are presented some preliminary results regarding the possibilities of using of the friction stir welding process (FSW) and FSW assisted with TIG (FSW – TIG) welding for joining of the electrical components in the automotive industry. Couples of dissimilar materials approached in experiments were Aluminium EN AW 1200 and Copper Cu99, with thicknesses in conformity with real cases in the production process. The results obtained for butt welding an overlap welding of different thicknesses of materials (aluminium thickness s1 = 2mm and copper thickness s2 = 5mm) are presented. There are some general conclusions regarding the possibilities of joining the two materials under the specified conditions.

Application of Self-Made Dynamometer in Measuring Tool Forces in Friction Stir Welding Process

2016 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 1339-1345
Author(s):  
Hong Feng Wang ◽  
J.L. Wang ◽  
W.W. Song ◽  
Dun Wen Zuo ◽  
Q.Q. Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Design Principle ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Cross Sensitivity ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Friction Stir Welding Process ◽  
Measuring Tool ◽  
Ring Deformation

In this paper, the dynamometer for measuring the forces of the tool in FSW process was designed. The design principle of the dynamometer was adopted octagonal ring deformation to get the forces in FSW process. The design dynamometer was calibrated, the result showed the linearity and cross sensitivity of the dynamometer in allowed range, the worked reliable of the dynamometer was good. It can be used to measure the forces in FSW process.

Influence of Friction Stir Welding Process on the Weld Formation and Tensile Strength of Titanium and Aluminum Dissimilar Alloys Welded Joint

2011 ◽  
Vol 189-193 ◽  
pp. 3266-3269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Hua Chen ◽  
Peng Wei ◽  
Quan Ni ◽  
Li Ming Ke
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Welded Joint ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Dissimilar Materials ◽  
Influence Of Process Parameters ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Dissimilar Alloys ◽  
Titanium Aluminum

Titanium alloy TC1 and Aluminum alloy LF6 were jointed by friction stir welding (FSW), and the influence of process parameters on formation of weld surface, cross-section morphology and tensile strength were studied. The results show that, Titanium and Aluminum dissimilar alloy is difficult to be joined by FSW, and some defects such as cracks and grooves are easy to occur. When the rotational speed of stir head(n) is 750r/min and 950r/min, the welding speed(v) is 118mm/min or 150mm/min, a good formation of weld surface can be obtained, but the bonding of titanium/aluminum interface in the cross-section of weld joint is bad when n is 750r/min which results in a low strength joint. When n is 950r/min and v is 118mm/min，the strength of the FSW joint of Titanium/Aluminum dissimilar materials is 131MPa which is the highest．

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