Influence of the configuration of pin on the quality of plastics FSW joints

An investigation on the quality of PVC joints welded by friction stir welding （ FSW ） with different shape of pin was carried out. The results show that when the rotating speed of stir tool is 1 660 r/min and the welding speed is 25 mm/min, the beads welded with upright taper pin are plump and joined well, the average tensile strength of which is 19. 1 MPa （the maximum is 20. 3 MPa）, being 49. 2% of that of parent material. The beads welded with cylindrical pin are also joined rather well plump and smooth, the average tensile strength of which is 17. 6 MPa, being 45.3% of that of parent material. The beads welded with inverted taper and cylindrical screw pin are only partially joined or disjoined. The optimum welding temperature range of PVC is 180 - 190℃. If the temperature beyond 200℃ the material will be burnt. If the temperature is under 170℃ the material will be joined partially or disjoined.

Influence of the configuration of pin on the quality of plastics FSW joints

An investigation on the quality of PVC joints welded by friction stir welding ( FSW with different shape of pin was carried out. The results show that when the rotating speed of stir toolis 1 660 r/min and the welding speed is 25 mm/min, the beads welded with upright taper pin are plump and joined well, the average tensile strength of which is 19. 1 MPa ( the maximum is 20. 3 MPa), being 49. 2% of that of parent material. The beads welded with cylindrical pin are also joined rather well plump and smooth, the average tensile strength of which is 17. 6 MPa, being 45.3% of that of parent material.The beads welded with inverted taper and cylindrical screw pin are only partially joined or disjoined. The optimum welding temperature range of PVC is 180 - 190 ℃. If the temperature beyond 200 ℃ the material will be burnt. If the temperature is under 170 ℃ the material will be joined partially or disjoined.