Influence of Welding Tool Geometry on the SFSW Joint Dimensions of the EN AW 1200 Aluminium Alloy

Abstract:

The aim of the present paper is to study the aspects regarding the influence of the welding tool geometry on the joint dimensions during the SFSW (Submerged Friction-Stir Welding) of the EN AW 1200 aluminium alloy. Different tool geometries for SFSW welding of EN AW 1200 aluminium alloy parts were used, and joint size was analysed by macrostructural investigations. The key characteristics of the tool-weld interaction can be extracted, analysed and summarized to provide guidance on the optimal tool selection for a given set of welding conditions.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1096)
• Pages: 205-211
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-E3gXHM
• Online since: August 2023
• Authors: Gabriela-Victoria Mnerie*, Lia-Nicoleta Botila, Ion Aurel Perianu, Iuliana Duma, Emilia Dobrin, Emilia-Florina Binchiciu
• Keywords: Aluminium Alloy EN AW 1200, Joint Dimensions, SFSW, Tool Geometry

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