Papers by Keyword: 7022 Aluminum Alloy

Abstract: In this paper, the TIG welding process of 7022 aluminum alloy was analyzed by the ANSYS software. The temperature field and stress field contours were obtained. The temperature and stress variation in the welding process were analyzed by the obtained stress and temperature fields. In this paper, the actual welding process of 7022 aluminum alloy can be predicted by the finite element analysis. It can be avoided unnecessary occurred during the pre-research experiments, and reducing testing costs, further reducing the actual cost of the project. Therefore, the research has practical engineering value.

Abstract: The friction and wear properties of the friction stir jointing 7022 aluminum alloy joining region were tested in this paper. The friction coefficients and wearing capacities of the joining regions under different joining process parameters were obtained. The experiment results showed that the friction coefficients and wearing capacities of the joining regions had a certain relationship with the hardness, but not became direct ratio relation. The friction coefficient of the joining region was smaller than that of the base metal. This main reason was base metal was lath-shaped grain, and the joining region was isometric crystal. The wear volume under 400/30 parameters was minimum. The wear volume was greatly influenced by the hardness of the joining region, but was not direct proportion relationship. Due to the random factors influence in friction process, the law of the friction coefficient reflecting friction and wear was not the same with the law of wear volume reflecting friction and wear. The friction form was abrasive wear and adhesive wear.

Abstract: The impact experiment of the joining workpiece of the friction stir jointing for 7022 aluminum alloy was made by the impact load experiment machine. The objective was studying the effect of the different joining process parameters of the FSJ on impact toughness. The results showed the impact toughness of the joining region was lower than that of the base metal when the rotation speed of the tool was 300rpm and the feed speed was 30 and 50mm•min-1, the impact toughness of the joining region of the other joining process parameters was higher than that of the base metal. The impact toughness of the joining region was the best when the rotation speed of the tool was 400rpm and the feed speed was 100mm•min-1. It is higher than 22.3% of the base metal. The impact fracture of the joining region was mainly dimple; only fracture edge appeared a small amount of the quasi cleavage. The fracture presented good toughness.

Abstract: Milling process of jointing blank of 7022 aluminum alloy was simulated by ANSYS. The results show that the maximum residual tensile stress and pressure stress are mainly concentrated in the jointing seam zone when the jointing blank is milled. The milling deformation of jointing blank is shown as “wave” shape. The milling deformation of key eye side is shown upwarp. The jointing initiating terminal is shown downward displacement. The maximum downward displacement is present to the middle of jointing seam central line. In additional, the milling deformation along sheet length direction is shown outward extension.

Abstract: Numerical simulation of temperature field on friction stir welded 7022 aluminum alloy was studied in this paper. A new dual-source model has been designed and applied to investigate the variation of temperature field over time. Result shows that temperature of the nodes along the welding line increased at first and then decreased, the highest nodal temperature of 524°C presents at the ending position. Temperature of the nodes perpendicular to the welding line rises rapidly when the source arrived and falls rapidly when it left, and then cools to room temperature linearly when the source is removed. Simulative result predicts large temperature difference on the plates, and thermal pretreatment should be conducted before welding.