Experimental Investigation of Aluminum Alloy 8010 by Friction Stir Welding

Year : 2024 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 03 | Page : 14 19
    By

    Jaiganesh,

  1. Professor, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

A solid state welding method called friction stir welding (FSW) is used to fuse metals and alloys that are challenging to fuse using traditional fusion welding. The effects of tool pin and shoulder diameter on joining the aluminum alloy Al 8010 were examined in this study. The basis material for combining single butt-welded joints is a plate with a thickness of 6 mm. The welding was carried out on the high-speed steel (HSS) and high carbon high chromium steel (HCHCr) tools. The paper concludes that the axial force, tool pin profile, and shoulder diameter are the major influencing parameters for obtaining the weld quality of aluminum alloys. This study investigates the FSW of Al 8010 aluminum alloy, focusing on the influence of process parameters like tool rotational speed, welding speed, axial force, and tool pin profile on weld quality. Using HSS and HCHCr tools, the experiments aimed to optimize weld integrity and reduce defects. Results highlight that tool rotational speed and axial force significantly impact defect formation, tool wear, and elongation percentage. Findings suggest that HSS tools perform better under high load conditions, improving weld dependability.

Keywords: Al 8010 aluminum alloy, friction stir welding, tool wear, axial load

[This article belongs to Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering ]

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Jaiganesh. Experimental Investigation of Aluminum Alloy 8010 by Friction Stir Welding. Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering. 2024; 14(03):14-19.
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Jaiganesh. Experimental Investigation of Aluminum Alloy 8010 by Friction Stir Welding. Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering. 2024; 14(03):14-19. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jomme/article=2024/view=195697


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Volume 14
Issue 03
Received 09/10/2024
Accepted 31/10/2024
Published 20/11/2024
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