In-plane plane-strain formability investigation of friction stir welded sheets made of dissimilar aluminium alloys

Mukesh Kumar, Satish V. Kailas, R. Ganesh Narayanan

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Abstract

In the present work, the influence of shoulder diameter, traverse speed, and rotational speed on the formability of friction stir welded sheets made between sheets of AA6061T6 and AA5052H32 Al alloys has been studied. In-Plane Plane-Strain formability tests are conducted for this purpose. It is understood from the results that the formability of welded sheets can be improved by optimizing the welding and tool parameters. A larger shoulder diameter, higher traverse speed, and lower rotational speed are favorable for improved formability, and strain hardening exponent of weld region. This is due to the fact that the heat input and subsequent microstructure evolved depends on the heat input, which depends on the welding parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Research in Material Science and Mechanical Engineering
Pages301-305
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 2nd International Conference on Mechanics and Control Engineering, ICMCE 2013 - Beijing, China
Duration: 1 Sep 20132 Sep 2013

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume446-447
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2013 2nd International Conference on Mechanics and Control Engineering, ICMCE 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period1/09/132/09/13

Keywords

  • Formability
  • Forming limit
  • Friciton stir welding
  • Strain distribution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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