Influence of Process Parameter on Microstructural Characteristics and Tensile Properties of Friction Welded ASS304L Alloy

Abstract:

The rotary type continuous friction welding process is a solid state joining process by mechanically. It produces a joint in the forging pressure contact with rotating and motionless workpiece. The solid state joining process it produces welds with reduced distortion and improved mechanical properties. The austenitic stainless steels are widely used in shipbuilding field, nuclear field and automobile field because of their special mechanical and metallurgical properties. In this work, friction welding of austenitic stainless steel rods of 10mm diameter was investigated with an aim to understand the influence of friction welding process parameters. The details of microstructure analysis using optical microscopy are discussed.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 766-767)
• Pages: 745-750
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.766-767.745
• Online since: June 2015
• Authors: K. Umanath*, K. Palanikumar
• Keywords: Alloys, ANOVA, ASS304L, Ferrous Metals, Friction Welding, Mathematical Model, Stainless Steel, Tensile Strength, Welding

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