Evaluation of FSW on High Yield Strength Steels for Shipbuilding

Abstract:

FSW process has been evaluated on three shipbuilding steels (DH36, S690QL and 80HLES steels) by fully penetrated butt welds on 8mm thick plates. Non destructive tests were carried out to highlight the presence of intrinsic defects known for the welding process (eg kissing bond). The validated inspection methodology (volume and surface testing) confirm the integrity of welds and the absence of geometrical defects for examinations and mechanical tests as part of a qualification procedure.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 783-786)
• Pages: 1776-1781
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.783-786.1776
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Guillaume Rückert*, Myriam Chargy, François Cortial, François Jorez
• Keywords: Friction Stir Welding (FSW), High Yield Strength Steels, Mechanical Property, Microstructure, NDT Tests, Shipbuilding

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