Grey Relational Analysis and Taguchi Method for the Parametric Optimization of Single Pass Friction Stir Welded Aluminum Alloy 7075-T6 Joints

2016 ◽  
Vol 852 ◽  
pp. 331-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Varun Kumar ◽  
M. Balasrinivasan ◽  
Mohamed Dulkiflee
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Single Pass ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Aluminum Alloy 7075 ◽  
Grey Relational ◽  
Solid State Joining

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid state joining technique for both similar and dissimilar combination of materials. However, there is a scope in optimizing the process parameters involved in the FSW process. Taguchi based Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) has an impact in better optimization results when compared with other optimization techniques. In this present work totally 9 samples of single pass friction stir welded aluminium alloy were taken for the optimization process. The samples were subjected to various tool speeds and traverse speeds by keeping the axial force as constant. The experiments were planned using Taguchi’s orthogonal array selector in order reduce the multi responses involved in the FSW process. The final optimized values were correlated with the experimental values. It is revealed from results that the optimized process parameter showed a good agreement with the experimental values. The present work has also proved the feasibility of GRA in combination with Taguchi technique for better enhancement in the weldment and optimization of the process parameters.

Multi-Response Optimization of Dissimilar Al-Ti Alloy FSW Using Taguchi - Grey Relational Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 833 ◽  
pp. 35-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shival Patel ◽  
Kishan Fuse ◽  
Khushboo Gangvekar ◽  
Vishvesh Badheka
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
Anova Analysis ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Significant Process ◽  
Grey Relational Grade ◽  
Response Optimization ◽  
Grey Relational

This article presents multi-response optimization of friction stir welding of dissimilar Al 6061-Titanium alloy using Taguchi based grey relational analysis. Taguchi’s L9 orthogonal array was used for designing the experiments. Process parameters considered for the experiments were rotational speed, traverse speed and tilt angle. Ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and % elongation were the responses measured which all are larger-the-better characteristics. Based on grey relational grade, optimum levels of process parameters were identified and further ANOVA analysis was carried out to find most significant process parameter.

Multi-response optimization of process parameters in friction stir welded aluminum 6061-T6 alloy using Taguchi grey relational analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitesh Jain ◽  
Rajesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Process Parameters ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Weld Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Optimization Of Process Parameters ◽  
Response Optimization ◽  
Grey Relational

Purpose Friction stir welding (FSW) is considered an environmentally sound process compared to traditional fusion welding processes. It is a complex process in which various parameters influence weld strength. Therefore, it is essential to identify the best parameter settings for achieving the desired weld quality. This paper aims to investigate the multi-response optimization of process parameters of the FSWed 6061-T6 aluminum (Al) alloy. Design/methodology/approach The input process parameters related to FSW have been sorted out from a detailed literature survey. The properties of weldments such as yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, percentage elongation and microhardness have been used to evaluate weld quality. The process parameters have been optimized using the Taguchi-based grey relational analysis (GRA) methodology. Taguchi L16 orthogonal array has been considered to design the experiments. The effect of input parameters on output responses was also determined by the analysis of variance (ANOVA) method. Finally, to corroborate the results, a confirmatory experiment was carried out using the optimized parameters from the study. Findings The ANOVA result indicates that the tool rotation speed was the most significant parameter followed by tool pin profile and welding speed. From the confirmation test, it was observed that the optimum FSW process parameters predicted by the Taguchi method improved the grey relational grade by 13.52%. The experimental result also revealed that the Taguchi-based GRA method is feasible in finding solutions to multi-response optimization problems in the FSW process. Originality/value The present study is unique in the multi-response optimization of FSWed 6061-T6 Al alloy using the Taguchi and GRA methodology. The weld material having better mechanical properties is essential for the material industry.

scholarly journals Effects of process parameters on mechanical and metallurgical properties of AA5083 weld bead and optimization by using Taguchi based grey relational analysis and ANOVA of submerged friction stir welding.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laxmanaraju salavaravu ◽  
◽  
Lingaraju Dumpala ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Weld Zone ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Tool Rotational Speed ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Grey Relational

Friction stir welding (FSW) can be made to improve the mechanical properties in the weld zone. This article aims to obtain the optimum FSW process parameters used for two plates of AA5083 welded joints. The significant factors in the FSW process are tool rotational speed(TRS), tool transverse speed(TTS), and the weld process conditions are Submerged FSW and Normal FSW. For doing the investigation, the Taguchi method L18 orthogonal array design of experimentation is utilized. Using the Grey Relational Analysis(GRA) to calculate the grey relation grade, the response parameters are tensile strength, microhardness, and surface roughness. The Optimum process parameters contain been recognized, and ANOVA controls the significant contribution of process parameters. The optimal FSW process parameters are used to maximize the FSW joint strength. It is identified in the condition of Submerged FSW, high tool rotational speed, and low TTS.

Parametric optimization of friction stir welding process parameters of dissimilar welded joints using grey relational analysis and desirability function approach

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhanodaya Kiran Babu Nadikudi
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Tilt Angle ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
Rotational Speed ◽  
Tool Rotational Speed ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Grey Relational

Purpose The main purpose of the present work is to study the multi response optimization of dissimilar friction stir welding (FSW) process parameters using Taguchi-based grey relational analysis and desirability function approach (DFA). Design/methodology/approach The welded sheets were fabricated as per Taguchi orthogonal array design. The effects of tool rotational speed, transverse speed and tool tilt angle process parameters on ultimate tensile strength and hardness were analyzed using grey relational analysis, and DFA and optimum parameters combination was determined. Findings The tensile strength and hardness values were evaluated from the welded joints. The optimum values of process parameters were estimated through grey relational analysis and DFA methods. Similar kind of optimum levels of process parameters were obtained through two optimization approaches as tool rotational speed of 1150 rpm, transverse speed of 24 mm/min and tool tilt angle of 2° are the best process parameters combination for maximizing both the tensile strength and hardness. Through these studies, it was confirmed that grey relational analysis and DFA methods can be used to find the multi response optimum values of FSW process parameters. Research limitations/implications In the present study, the FSW is performed with L9 orthogonal array design with three process parameters such as tool rotational speed, transverse speed and tilt angle and three levels. Practical implications Aluminium alloys are widely using in automotive and aerospace industries due to holding a high strength to weight property. Originality/value Very limited work had been carried out on multi objective optimization techniques such as grey relational analysis and DFA on friction stir welded joints made with dissimilar aluminium alloys sheets.

Multi-response optimization of friction stir corner welding of dissimilar thickness AA5086 and AA6061 aluminum alloys by Taguchi grey relational analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 233 (11) ◽  
pp. 3733-3742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manigandan Krishnan ◽  
Senthilkumar Subramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Welding Speed ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
Plunge Depth ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Grey Relational ◽  
Tool Rotation ◽  
Dissimilar Thickness

Friction stir welding is a promising solid-state joining process to weld light materials like aluminum alloys. In this paper, an attempt has been made to optimize the friction stir corner welding process parameters using Taguchi grey relational analysis to attain the improved mechanical properties of dissimilar thickness AA5086 and AA6061 dissimilar aluminum alloys with plate thicknesses of 6 mm and 4 mm, respectively. The input parameters of the welding play a crucial role to achieve the desired weld properties. The friction stir welding experiments were conducted according to the L9 orthogonal array. The input process parameters are tool rotation speed (900–1100 r/min), welding speed (100–190 mm/min), and plunge depth (0.1–0.3 mm). The processes parameters were optimized and ranked based on the results of the grey relational analysis. The percentage contribution of each input process parameter on the weld quality was quantified using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The optimal process parameters were determined at tool rotation speed of 1100 r/min, welding speed of 150 mm/min, and tool plunge depth of 0.2 mm. The percentage contribution of the welding speed was 40.50% and revealed a significant influence on multiple responses followed by plunge depth 25.84% and rotational speed 18.13%. The microstructures of various regions were observed and analyzed. The fracture mode and fracture surface of the welded sample were observed and discussed.

Multi Response Optimization of Submerged Friction Stir Welding Process Parameters Using Grey Relational Analysis

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Senthil Kumar Velukkudi Santhanam ◽  
Sankar Ramaiyan ◽  
Lokesh Rathinaraj ◽  
Rathinasuriyan Chandran
Keyword(s):  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Grey Relational Analysis ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Friction Stir Welding Process ◽  
Response Characteristics ◽  
Relational Analysis ◽  
Response Optimization ◽  
Grey Relational

Friction stir welding (FSW) invented by TWI is a solid-state joining process, which is used to weld high-strength aluminum alloys and other metallic alloys which are non weldable by conventional fusion welding process. In this work, AA6063-O alloy of 150 mm in length, 75 mm in width and 6mm thickness is taken and friction stir welded in submerged condition in order to improve the joint properties. The chosen process parameters are tool pin profiles (cylindrical, threaded and tapered), rotational speed and welding speed. The process parameters are optimized with multi response characteristics including hardness and average grain size at the nugget zone. The traditional Taguchi approach is insufficient to solve a multi response optimization problem. Therefore, Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) is used in this current work. The optimal result indicates that the multi response characteristics of the AA6063-O during the submerged friction stir welding process can be enhanced through Grey Relational Analysis. In order to investigate the significance of process parameters, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is carried out. The mechanical properties and microstructure variation of both the normal FSW and submerged FSW joints are compared.

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