Title :
A review on friction stir welding for aluminium alloys
Author :
Sivashanmugam, M. ; Ravikumar, S. ; Kumar, Tanesh ; Rao, V. Srinivasa ; Muruganandam, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. & Production Eng., Sathyabama Univ., Chennai, India
Abstract :
Friction stir welding is a solid state welding process which involves joining similar or dissimilar metals using a rotating tool. Tool geometry and traverse speed and rotating speed of motion of the tool, tool axial force and tilt angle are some of the variables in this process. Many materials like Aluminium alloy 2000, 6000 and 7000 series have been joined using this technique. Mechanical characterization, similar and dissimilar combinations, micro structural characterization and the Influences of tool pin profiles for FSW processes are some of the important areas of research. This paper reviews the work done in the above mentioned areas and concludes by suggesting further scope for research in friction stir welding.
Keywords :
aluminium alloys; friction welding; machine tools; welding equipment; FSW process; friction stir welding; mechanical characterization; metal joining; microstructural characterization; rotating speed; solid state welding; tilt angle; tool axial force; tool geometry; tool motion; tool pin profile; traverse speed; Aluminum alloys; Friction; Joints; Materials; Microstructure; Welding; Friction stir welding; Heat treatable aluminium alloys; Mechanical characterization; Solid state welding; Tool geometry;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Automobile and Mechanical Engineering (FAME), 2010
Conference_Location :
Chennai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-9081-3
DOI :
10.1109/FAME.2010.5714839
