Effect of Welding Speed and Tool Pin Profile on Weld Quality of Friction Stir Welded Semi-Solid Aluminium Alloy 356

Abstract:

The effect of welding speeds and tool pin profiles on microstructure and mechanical properties of semi-solid metal 356 joints produced by friction stir welding was investigated. In this work, the joints were made by using a fixed rotating speed of 1750 rpm with varying welding speed of 80, 120 and 160 mm/min. In addition, two different types of tool pins, cylindrical and square pin, were applied. The Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) reveals fine microstructure and uniform dispersion of Si (Silicon) particles obtained from cylindrical pin than that of square pin. Transverse and longitudinal tensile strengths obtained from cylindrical pin are greater than square pin. Furthermore, the joint made from 1750 rpm, 160 mm/min with cylindrical pin shows highest strength.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 372)
• Pages: 471-477
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.372.471
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Prapas Muangjunburee, Sirikul Wisutmethangoon
• Keywords: Joining Parameter, Semi-Solid Metal Casting 356, Stir Zone, Thermo-Mechanical Affected Zone

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