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Analysis of Porosity Characteristics in Weld Metal of High Strength Aluminum Alloy and the Effect of Mixed Shielding Gas

Journal Materials Science Forum (Volumes 475 - 479)
Volume PRICM-5
Edited by Z.Y. Zhong, H. Saka, T.H. Kim, E.A. Holm, Y.F. Han and X.S. Xie
Pages 309-312
DOI 10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.475-479.309
Citation Xiao Mu Zhang et al., 2005, Materials Science Forum, 475-479, 309
Online since January, 2005
Authors Xiao Mu Zhang, Zhi Yong Zhang, Yun Peng, Zhi Ling Tian, Chang Hong He, Hong Jun Xiao, Cheng Yong Ma
Keywords Aluminum Alloy, Mechanical Properties, Mixed Gas Shielding, Porosity, Welding
Abstract

Aluminum alloy has being widely used in modern automobile and aeronautic industry. However, the welding of aluminum alloy, especially high strength aluminum alloy,is difficult. Porosities are usually brought in the weld metal. In this paper, MIG welding using mixed gas shielding is carried out. The characteristic shapes of porosity in weld metal are described, the mechanism of porosity formation is analyzed, and the factors that influence the tendency of porosity formation are studied. Experiment results indicate that by the use of mixed shielding gas of 38%He+62%Ar, the number of porosity is reduced, the width of HAZ and softened zone is decreased, and the mechanical properties of welded joint is increased.

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