Joining of dissimilar AZ31B magnesium alloy and SS400 mild steel by hybrid gas tungsten arc friction stir welding

The joining of dissimilar materials, magnesium alloy (AZ31B) and mild steel (SS400), was performed using a hybrid gas tungsten arc-friction stir welding (HGTAFSW) method that applied a preceding gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) preheating heat source to a mild steel plate surface during friction stir welding (FSW). The mechanical and microstructural characteristics of the HGTAFS welds were evaluated and compared to those of FS welds to confirm the effect of the additional GTAW preheating heat source. The tensile strength of the HGTAFS welds was approximately 91% of that of the magnesium alloy base metal but higher than that of the FS welds. This was attributed to the enhanced material plastic flow and partial annealing effect in the magnesium alloy and mild steel materials by GTAW reheating of the mild steel side, which induced a significant increase in the elongation of the welds. The concentration profiles indicated that no intermetallic FeAl and FeAl₃ compounds had formed according to the phase diagram, which led to a decrease in joint strength. Overall, the use of HGTAFSW by applying a GTAW preheating heat source to a mild steelplate surface resulted in a mechanically sounder and metallurgically defect-free welds compared to FSW.     

Tensile properties of 6061-T6 friction stir welds and constitutive modelling in transverse and longitudinal orientations

Tensile stress–strain properties of Al alloy 6061-T6 (AA6061-T6) and its butt welds produced by the friction stir welding (FSW) process were characterized in two different loading orientations. AA6061-T6 FS welds were made under three sets of welding conditions. Micro-hardness tests were performed to investigate microstructural evolution during the FSW process. Flat tensile specimens were machined normal and parallel to the weld line. Transvers and longitudinal tensile tests were run on the base material (AA6061-T6) and its FS welds in an Instron testing machine. The strength and ductility (or fracture strain) of the FS welds observed in the transverse orientation were substantially less than those in the longitudinal orientation. Constitutive modelling of uniaxial tensile stress–strain behaviour in both orientations was presented using a rate-independent Ludwik equation. In addition, microstructures of the base material and its FS welds were examined with optical and transmission electron microscopy to discuss the decrease in the flow stress level and the increase in the strain hardening rate of the FS welds.     

1060／3003铝合金搅拌摩擦焊焊接接头材料流动规律研究

搅拌摩擦焊中，材料的流动状态对焊件性能有很大影响。对5mm厚的1060／3003铝合金板材进行了搅拌摩擦焊连接。通过对1060／3003铝合金焊件焊核区腐蚀，研究了焊核区金属的流动形态。分析了不同工艺参数下垂直截面和水平截面的金属流动形态。结果表明：工参数对搅拌摩擦焊焊核区金属的流动形态有很大影响。通过使用较高的工具旋转速度和合适的焊接速度可以获得稳定、质量良好的搅拌摩擦焊接头。     

AA5083铝合金的搅拌摩擦焊接工艺参数对搅拌头受力和热输入的影响(英文)

采用系统实验设计方法研究AA5083铝合金搅拌摩擦焊接工艺参数对搅拌头受力和热量输入的影响,得到了用来设计搅拌摩擦焊搅拌头和焊机的经验模型。当采用计算机来控制搅拌摩擦焊接时,这些模型可用来确定AA5083这类铝合金的摩擦焊接工艺参数、编制焊接程序及工艺参数控制。结果表明:影响轴向力和热量输入的重要参数是搅拌头转速、焊接速度和搅拌头轴肩直径,而影响纵向应力的重要参数是焊接速度和探头直径。     

Influence of tool material on mechanical and microstructural properties of friction stir welded 316L austenitic stainless steel butt joints

In the present research, the influence of friction stir welding (FSW) tool material on the mechanical and microstructural properties of friction stir (FS) welded 316L stainless steel butt joints is investigated. FS welds were produced using two different tungsten based FSW tools having identical tool shoulder and pin profiles. In both the cases, the FSW experimental runs were carried out using tool rotational speed of 600 rpm, welding speed of 45 mm/min, axial force of 11 kN and tool tilt angle of 1.5°. The results of the study show that the joints produced using the tungsten lanthanum oxide tool are having superior mechanical and microstructural properties when compared to the joints produced using tungsten heavy alloy tool. Furthermore, the tool degradation study by mass loss and photographic techniques suggests that the tungsten lanthanum oxide tool is more prone to degradation by plastic deformation, whereas the tungsten heavy alloy tool is more prone to degradation by wear.     

铝合金搅拌摩擦与MIG焊接接头疲劳性能对比试验

根据疲劳S-N曲线试验结果,对5A06铝合金搅拌摩擦焊(FSW)和MIG焊接接头的疲劳性能进行了初步比较,分析讨论了搅拌摩擦焊过程中所产生的焊接缺陷对其疲劳性能的影响.结果表明,在焊态下由于焊接接头几何形状等的影响,FSW的疲劳强度明显高于MIG焊接接头;对FSW焊缝根部的"吻接"缺陷(kissing-bonds)是降低FSW焊接接头疲劳寿命的主要因素,旋转搅拌工具在焊缝表面形成的多余飞边将对疲劳行为产生明显影响.     

搅拌摩擦焊研究进展及前景展望

搅拌摩擦焊(Friction Stir Welding，简称FSW)是针对焊接性差的铝合金开发的一种新型固相焊接工艺，由英国焊接研究所TWI(The Welding Institute)于1991年开发的专利技术。文中对搅拌摩擦焊工艺进行简单介绍并对研究现状做了比较详尽的总结，涉及搅拌摩擦焊机理即塑性流体运动情况及“洋葱”圆环的形成机理、适用母材、接头微观组织、力学性能、焊接工具、复合焊接工艺及搅拌摩擦焊应用领域，并展望FWS的发展前景。     

Al-Li-Cu合金搅拌摩擦焊与TIG 焊接头组织及力学性能分析

组织分析表明,Al-Li-Cu TIG焊焊缝和搅拌摩擦焊焊核区均由等轴晶粒构成,但前者的晶粒尺寸较后者的大;TIG焊接头热影响区组织粗化程度较搅拌摩擦焊严重;搅拌摩擦焊接头内存在一独特的热机影响区,该区内的组织发生了较大程度的变形。实验结果表明铝锂合金搅拌摩擦焊可避免形成TIG焊时的凝固裂纹等缺陷。搅拌摩擦焊接头的力学性能优于TIG焊接头,二者的拉伸强度分别为393MPa和337MPa,延伸率分别为14．4％和6．6％。     

Friction stir welding of thin DH36 steel plate

Abstract

A series of 4, 6 and 8 mm DH36 steel welds were produced using optimum conditions for friction stir welding (FSW). Comparator welds in the same thickness from the same plates were produced using a single sided single pass process submerged arc welds (SAW). This work was carried out to evaluate the mechanical properties of FSW material with a view to its possible application in a shipbuilding production process route.

Overall, the performance of the FSW material was superior to the SAW comparators. Areas such as distortion and fatigue were particularly positive in the FSW material. An 8 mm thick plate was also produced using two FSW passes, one from either side, and it was found to have superior toughness and fatigue performance when compared to the single sided 8 mm FSW material. Some of these benefits are thought to have originated from the internal overlap zone between the two passes.     

高镁铝合金搅拌摩擦交叉焊接头微观组织与力学性能

为满足大型铝合金船舶壁板的制造需求,对新一代高镁铝合金进行了搅拌摩擦交叉焊接试验. 结果表明,交叉焊接头成形良好,搅拌区晶粒尺寸最小,热力影响区晶粒形态没有明显方向性,与单道搅拌摩擦焊相比,交叉焊接头搅拌区晶粒组织更细. 显微硬度测试结果表明,交叉焊接头显微硬度变化范围较小,前进侧接头软化明显;拉伸试验测试结果表明,交叉焊接头抗拉强度为340 MPa,为母材强度的87%,对比搅拌摩擦焊接头抗拉强度358 MPa略微降低,在热影响区断裂,断裂方式为45°韧性断裂;疲劳裂纹萌生于焊缝底部,在最大应力150 MPa下循环超2 × 106次未断裂,疲劳性能良好,瞬断区断裂方式为韧性断裂.     

Microstructure and fatigue properties of friction stir welded high-strength steel plates

The weldability of high-strength steels (HSSs) is limited by their loss of strength, toughness and fatigue properties. In demanding applications, the fatigue properties of welds are among the strictest requirements. This paper presents a weldability analysis focusing on the microstructure and fatigue properties of 6?mm thick S690 and S355 HSS plates joined by friction stir welding. Their fatigue properties are compared to design recommendations and to fatigue properties obtained with other welding techniques. Results show that the high-quality friction stir welded steel joints outperform high-quality arc welds and FAT80 design recommendations. The fatigue strength of the friction stir welded joints is increased with material yield strength. The mechanisms governing crack initiation at different maximum stress levels are discussed.     

Fatigue properties of friction stir welded butt joint and base metal of MB8 magnesium alloy

The fatigue properties of friction stir welded(FSW) butt joint and base metal of MB8 magnesium alloy were investigated.The comparative fatigue tests were carried out using EHF-EM200K2-070-1A fatigue testing machine for both FSW butt joint and base metal specimens.The fatigue fractures were observed and analyzed using a scanning electron microscope of JSM-6063 LA type.The experimental results show that the fatigue performance of the FSW butt joint of MB8 magnesium alloy is sharply decreased.The conditional fatigue limit(2 × 10~6) of base metal and welded butt joint is about77.44 MPa and 49.91 MPa,respectively.The conditional fatigue limit(2 × 10~6) of the welded butt joint is 64.45%of that of base metal.The main reasons are that the welding can lead to stress concentration in the flash area,tensile welding residual stress in the welded joint(The residual stress value was 30.5 MPa),as well as the grain size is not uniform in the heat-affected zone.The cleavage steps or quasi-cleavage patterns present on the fatigue fracture surface,the fracture type of the FSW butt joint belongs to a brittle fracture.     

工艺参数对搅拌摩擦焊洋葱圆环形成的影响

搅拌摩擦焊中焊缝材料的流动对焊件性能有很大影响，洋葱圆环是搅拌摩擦焊焊焊核区中材料流动的集中体现，文中对5mm厚的1060、3003铝合金板材进行了搅拌摩擦焊连接，通过对其焊核区腐蚀后的形貌观察分析研究了不同工艺参数下材料的流动形态，结果表明，工艺参数对搅拌摩擦焊焊核区洋葱圆环的形成有很大影响，采用较高的搅拌头转速和合适的焊接速度可获得稳定，质量良好的搅拌摩擦焊接头。     

Friction stir welding of AZ-91 and AM-Lite magnesium alloys

The objective of this paper was to report the results of butt joint quality of friction stir welding (FSW) of samples of alloys of MgAlZn group. Welding has been carried out with the FSW tool of welding speed ranging from 140 to 355 mm/min. In the stir zone and the surrounding, neither porosity nor cracks have been obtained. Microhardness in the stir zone increased for all welds when compared to the base metals, as a consequence of the high grain refinement and increased precipitations at the grain boundaries. The decrease in plastic properties of metal in these regions is expected. The results show a strong relationship between properties of joints and welding parameters.     

Enhancing the weldability of CP titanium friction stir welds with elemental foils

ABSTRACT

Friction stir welding (FSW) has proven to be a viable technique for joining a wide variety of alloys. However, thick section welding of alpha and near-alpha Ti alloys has proven particularly challenging. Previous research at the Naval Research Laboratory using Ni markers in CP Ti friction stir welds indicated that elemental additions of Ni to the joint line can provide substantial benefits for improved weldability of these alloys. The current study surveys the effects of Ni and other elemental additions to CP Ti friction stir welds to determine their influence on the resultant weld microstructure, weld surface finish, and welding machine forces. These results reveal that Ni provides the most benefits for the concentrations examined, but other elements may also provide benefits at lower concentrations. The addition of these elements may improve the weldability and weld quality for FSW of CP Ti, enabling thick section welding of this and similar alloys.     

焊接方法对AA2219铝合金接头性能的影响(英文)

使用钨电极惰性气体保护焊接、电子束焊接和搅拌摩擦焊接技术制备无填充金属的AA2219铝合金对焊接头。研究三种焊接工艺对材料拉伸、疲劳和腐蚀行为的影响。使用光学和电子显微镜研究显微结构。结果表明,与钨电极惰性气体保护焊和电子束焊接相比,搅拌摩擦焊制备的接头具有较高的拉伸和疲劳性能与较低的耐蚀性能,这主要是由于其中的细化晶粒和均匀分布的强化析出相所引起的。     

强制冷却搅拌摩擦焊接工艺

搅拌摩擦焊接在工业生产中应用的主要问题之一,是焊接硬化状态材料时接头强度系数较低.简要分析了焊接热对接头强度的影响,提出了在搅拌摩擦焊接过程中进行强制冷却的工艺方法.对比了强制冷却对紫铜搅拌摩擦焊接头表面状况、硬度分布和接头性能的影响,建立了强制冷却搅拌摩擦焊接过程中焊接区温度的近似表达式.结果表明,在紫铜搅拌焊接过程中进行强制冷却,可以降低焊接过程中焊缝及热力影响区变形金属的温度,减小接头软化的程度和范围,提高搅拌摩擦焊接接头的性能.采用转速1 500 r/min、移动速度0.3 mm/s的强制冷却的工艺方法,得到的紫铜搅拌摩擦焊接头抗拉强度达269 MPa.     

Experimental simulation of recrystallized microstructure in friction stir welded Al alloy using a plane-strain compression test

The effective strain rate during friction stir welding (FSW) of Al alloy 1050 was estimated experimentally by simulating the recrystallized grains of the stir zone through a combination of the plane-strain compression at various strain rates and the subsequent cooling tracing the cooling cycle of FSW. With the plane-strain compression test, it was possible to simulate the recrystallized grain structure of the friction stir welds, and the effective strain rate was estimated to be about 2–3 s⁻¹.     

Residual stress engineering in friction stir welds by roller tensioning

Abstract

The authors investigate the efficacy of applying rolling pressure along the weld line in thin butt welds produced using friction stir welding (FSW) as a means of controlling the welding residual stresses. Two cases are examined and in each case, comparison is made against the as welded condition. First, for FSW of AA 2024 aluminium alloy, roller tensioning was applied during welding using two rollers placed behind and either side of the FSW tool. Very little effect was seen for the down forces applied (0, 50, 75 kN). Second, for FSW AA 2199 aluminium alloy, post-weld roller tensioning was applied using a single roller placed directly on the FS weld line. In this case, significant effects were observed with increased loading, causing a marked reduction in the longitudinal tensile residual stress. Indeed, a load of just 20 kN was sufficient to reverse the sign of the weld line residual stress. Only slight differences in Vickers hardness were observed between the different applied loads. Furthermore, unlike some methods, this method is cheap, versatile and easy to apply.     

Investigation of dissimilar metal joints with nanoparticle fillers

There is high demand for lightweight but strong materials, which has brought about hybrid structures that are made from dissimilar light materials such as aluminium alloys. Friction stir welding (FSW) can be used not only for the joining of dissimilar materials but to produce structures with enhanced properties by incorporating reinforcing fillers (e.g., SiC) into the weld. The quality of welds produced using FSW can be affected by imperfect welding process parameters or uncontrollable variables. The objective of this work was the application and verification of a high-frequency ultrasonic technique for the investigation of dissimilar metal joint quality. Four welds with different numbers of friction stir processing passes were investigated using macroscopic study, acoustic microscopy (AM), and X-ray computed tomography (CT) techniques. Image fusion of the AM and CT results are presented, and these confirm the images obtained with the acoustic microscope correlate well with the X-ray CT. Investigations demonstrate that scanning acoustic microscopy can show even the smallest voids, their position, and their size in the weld. It was shown that number and the direction of passes influence the quality of the weld considerably. The presented results prove that the macrostructural study is not sufficient to evaluate the quality of the friction stir weld.