Rupture locations of friction stir welded joints of AA2017-T351 and AA6061-T6 aluminum alloys

The tensile rupture locations of friction stir welded joints of AA2017-T351 and AA6061-T6 aluminum alloys were examined. The experiments show that the rupture locations of the joints are different for the two aluminum alloys, which are influenced by the welding parameters. When the joints are free of welding defects, the AA2017-T351 joints are ruptured in the weld nugget adjacent to the thermo-mechanically affected zone on the advancing side and the rupture surfaces appear as oval contours of the weld nugget, while the AA6061-T6 joints are ruptured in the heat affected zone on the retreating side and the rupture surfaces are inclined at a certain degree to the bottom surfaces of the joints. When welding defects are present in the joints, the AA2017-T351 joints are ruptured in the weld center, while the AA6061-T6 joints are ruptured on the retreating side near the weld center. The rupture locations of the joints are dependent on the internal structures of the joints and can be explained through them.     

搅拌摩擦焊AA7075-T651铝合金接头的疲劳裂纹扩展(英文)

研究12 mm厚AA7075-T651铝合金板搅拌摩擦焊接头的疲劳裂纹扩展行为。从搅拌摩擦焊接头以及母材中截取试样,对试样进行疲劳裂纹扩展实验。对搅拌摩擦焊接头以及母材的横向拉伸性能进行评估。用光学显微镜和透射电镜分析焊接接头的显微组织。用扫描电镜观察试样的断裂表面。与母材相比,焊接接头的ΔKcr降低了10×10-3 MPa·m1/2。搅拌摩擦焊AA7075-T651接头的疲劳寿命明显低于母材的,其原因可归结于焊缝区的析出相在搅拌摩擦焊接过程中的溶解。     

Comparison of RSM with ANN in predicting tensile strength of friction stir welded AA7039 aluminium alloy joints

Friction stir welding(FSW) is an innovative solid state joining technique and has been employed in aerospace, rail, automotive and marine industries for joining aluminium, magnesium, zinc and copper alloys. The FSW process parameters such as tool rotational speed, welding speed, axial force, play a major role in deciding the weld quality. Two methods, response surface methodology and artificial neural network were used to predict the tensile strength of friction stir welded AA7039 aluminium alloy. The experiments were conducted based on three factors, three-level, and central composite face centered design with full replications technique, and mathematical model was developed. Sensitivity analysis was carried out to identify critical parameters. The results obtained through response surface methodology were compared with those through artificial neural networks.     

6061-T6/7075-T6异种铝合金搅拌摩擦焊接头组织与性能

利用搅拌摩擦焊实现了2 mm厚7075-T6/6061-T6异种铝合金连接,并对材料放置位置和转速对接头成形与组织性能的影响进行了分析. 结果表明,7075-T6铝合金置于前进侧时更有利于焊接过程中材料的迁移行为,焊缝成形及接头性能更优.当焊接速度为150 mm/min、转速为1 000 r/min时,可获得内部无明显缺陷、外观良好的异种铝合金接头;相较于母材,热力影响区的小角度晶界含量增加,焊核区发生动态再结晶,小角度晶界转化为大角度晶界;接头拉伸性能随转速的增加,呈现先增加后减小的趋势.接头的平均抗拉强度和断后伸长率分别达到231 MPa和4.0%. 接头的断裂位置位于6061侧焊核区,与接头硬度最小位置相吻合.     

Hybrid modelling of 7449-T7 aluminium alloy friction stir welded joints

Abstract

Many finite element models use adjustable parameters that control the heat loss to the backing bar, as well as the heat input to the weld. In this paper, we describe a method for determining these parameters with a hybrid artificial neural network (ANN) coupled thermal flow process model of the friction stir welding process. The method successfully determined temperature dependent boundary condition parameters for a series of friction stir welds in 3·2 mm thick 7449 aluminium alloy. The success of the technique depended on the method used to input thermal data into the ANN and the ANN topology. Using this technique to obtain the adjustable parameters of a model is more efficient than the conventional trial and error approach, especially where complex boundary conditions are implemented.     

Effects of use of higher strength interlayer and external cooling on properties of friction stir welded AA6061-T6 joints

Although sound AA6061-T6 joints can be produced by friction stir welding, a loss in strength takes place in the weld region. In this study, it was demonstrated that the strength of the nugget could be increased by the use of a higher strength interlayer during friction stir welding. This strength recovery cannot, however, be attainable in the heat affected zone. Although an external cooling was applied during welding in order to increase strength in the heat affected zone, it was not sufficient for achieving the required cooling condition for improved strength.     

Static shear strength and fatigue life of refill friction stir spot welded AA 6061-T6 sheets

This study was aimed at evaluating the static shear strength and fatigue properties of the newly developed refilled friction stir spot welded AA 6061-T6 joints. The keyhole, the process disadvantage of conventional friction stir spot welding, was refilled successfully, using an additional filler plate, with specially designed tools. Two different tool profiles, namely, convex and concave, were used for the refilling process. Sound and defect free joints were obtained by the refilling process. Joints refilled with convex tools showed better static shear strength than those with the concave ones. The variation of microhardness in different regions of the weld was analysed. Fatigue tests were conducted on the lap shear specimens at a stress ratio of R?=?0·1. The optical micrographs of the welds after fatigue failure in both the conventional and refilled processes were examined to study the fatigue crack propagation and failure modes.     

自然时效及人工时效对6061-T6 FSW接头性能的影响

6061-T6 铝合金是Al-Mg-Si系可热处理强化铝合金,其搅拌摩擦焊焊态下接头性能优于传统焊接方法,但并未达到较优水平.文中对不同自然时效条件及人工时效下6061-T6搅拌摩擦焊接头金相组织、显微硬度和拉伸力学性能进行了观察和测试,发现随着时效时间的延长,焊缝硬度有所回升,时效30天时趋于稳定,接头强度达到母材的72%;经人工时效后,提升接头性能效果明显,强度达到母材的84%,但断后伸长率下降.     

搅拌摩擦焊工艺参数对铸态A356铝合金抗拉强度的影响(英文)

A356是一种高强度铝硅铸造态合金,广泛用于食品、化工、船舶、电器和汽车行业。熔焊这种铸造合金时存在许多问题,如孔隙、微裂隙、热裂等。然而,用搅拌摩擦焊(FSW)来焊接这种铸造态合金可以避免上述缺陷发生。研究了搅拌摩擦焊工艺参数对铸造态A356铝合金抗拉强度的影响;对旋转速度、焊接速度和轴向力等工艺参数进行优化;从宏观和微观组织分析角度对焊接区的质量进行分析;对焊接接头的抗拉强度进行了测定,并对抗拉强度与焊缝区硬度和显微组织的相关性进行了研究。在旋转速度1000r/min、焊接速度75mm/min和轴向力5kN的条件下得到的焊接接头具有最高的抗拉强度。     

Influences of process parameters on tensile strength of friction stir welded cast A319 aluminium alloy joints

Fusion welding of cast A319 (Al-Si-Cu) alloy will lead to many problems including porosity, micro-fissuring, and hot cracking. Friction Stir Welding (FSW) can be used to weld A319 alloy without these defects. In this investigation, an attempt has been made to study the effect of FSW process parameters on the tensile strength of A319 alloy welded joints. Joints were made using different combinations of tool rotation speed, welding speed, and axial force, each at four levels. The quality of weld zone was analyzed using macrostructure and microstructure analysis. Tensile strength of the joints were evaluated and correlated with the weld zone microstructure. The joint fabricated with a 1200 rpm tool rotation speed, 40 mm/min welding speed, and 4 kN axial force showed superior tensile strength compared with the other joints.     

Optimizing friction stir welding parameters to maximize tensile strength of AA2219 aluminum alloy joints

AA2219 aluminium alloy (Al-Cu-Mn alloy) has gathered wide acceptance in the fabrication of lightweight structures requiring a high strength-to-weight ratio and good corrosion resistance. In contrast to the fusion welding processes that are routinely used for joining structural aluminium alloys, the friction stir welding (FSW) process is an emerging solid state joining process in which the material that is being welded does not melt and recast. This process uses a non-consumable tool to generate frictional heat in the abutting surfaces. The welding parameters such as tool rotational speed, welding speed, axial force etc., and the tool pin profile play a major role in determining the joint strength. An attempt has been made here to develop a mathematical model to predict the tensile strength of friction stir welded AA2219 aluminium alloy by incorporating FSW process parameters. A central composite design with four factors and five levels has been used to minimize the number of experimental conditions. The response surface method (RSM) has been used to develop the model. The developed mathematical model has been optimized using the Hooke and Jeeves search technique to maximize the tensile strength of the friction stir welded AA2219 aluminium alloy joints.     

Prediction of tensile strength of friction stir welded 6061 Al plates

The present paper investigates the prediction of tensile strength after friction stir welding (FSW) using artificial neural network (ANN) in the MATLAB program. The experimental results are used to develop the mathematical model. The combined influence of welding speed, rotation speed, and axial force on the tensile strength of 6061 Al plates is simulated. Results of the tensile test are used to train and test the ANN model. A multi-layer solution is developed using the ANN model to predict tensile strength. Back propagation (BP) method is initially trained using 80% of the experimental data, then, testing is performed with the rest of the data. Results indicate that predicted values are close to the corresponding measured values.     

搅拌摩擦对接焊6061铝合金的高周疲劳行为

对6061铝合金进行搅拌摩擦对接焊,其焊接工艺参数为：旋转速度600、800、1000、1200 r/min,前进速度80、100 mm/min,探针插入深度1.85 mm。基于搅拌摩擦焊参数计算得到的能量输入结果表明,在输入能量为196～405 kJ的情况下,接头在297～354 kJ的输入能量范围内有最大的抗拉强度。在不同的应力比（R=0.5,0.3,0.1,-0.3,-0.5）下,将高强度、低强度2种焊接头进行疲劳测试。结果表明,对于这2种焊接头,显微组织特征明显影响其疲劳性能,比如搅拌区、热力影响区（TMAZ）和热影响区。从接头的显微组织、裂纹扩展路径和断裂表面观察等方面对其疲劳强度进行讨论。     

Microstructure and hardness of friction stir welded 7075 aluminium alloy joints

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a process which induces a reduction in flow stress owing to friction heat generated by pressing a protruded object into a solid material and rotating it at high speed. It induces part of the material to have plastic flow owing to friction force in order to join materials together.¹ The FSW method was developed for the welding of aluminium alloy plates which have an extremely large number of restrictions when using fusion welding processes. However, the range of its employable usages has been expanding rapidly by including, as its applicable materials and processes, alloys with Cu,² Ti,³ Mg⁴ and Fe⁵ as well as dissimilar material welding of these materials.     

铝合金静止轴肩搅拌摩擦焊组织非均质性对接头力学性能的影响

对6061-T6铝合金静止轴肩搅拌摩擦焊(stationary shoulder friction stir welded, SSFSW)接头组织非均质性与力学性能的相互影响进行了定量分析. 结果表明,SSFSW焊接接头存在明显的组织非均质性,表现在晶粒尺寸及形状、沉淀相种类及分布形态不同,其中沉淀相析出不同是影响力学性能差异的主要因素. 由于组织非均质性导致紧邻焊核区的热影响区软化严重,其硬度和抗拉强度在接头区域最低,分别为母材的60%和72%,为接头最薄弱部分. 由于沉淀强化和晶粒细化效应,焊核区的强度与塑性最好,而抗拉强度和断后伸长率分别达到母材的88%和215%. 随着与焊核区距离的增加,热影响区抗拉强度和屈服强度逐渐增加,断后伸长率不断降低.     

AA6061-T6与AZ31合金异种搅拌摩擦焊接头的微观组织

研究了AA6061-T6和AZ31合金异种搅拌摩擦焊接头的微观组织。在异种搅拌摩擦焊接AA6061-T6与AZ31合金时,采用偏置条件,即将搅拌针插入时偏向AZ31合金,从而得到异种对接接头。通过预备实验来优化搅拌针的前进速度、旋转速度。运用电子背散射衍射技术观察搅拌区的纹理,并得到粒径分布和错位角分布,在搅拌区存在相对精细的晶粒结构。在AA6061-T6搅拌区出现随机或弱面取向,而在AZ31搅拌区出现旋转底面取向。再结晶颗粒的平均尺寸只有2．5～4．5μm。与基础合金相比,在AA6061-T6搅拌区的大角度晶界的分数增大,而在AZ31搅拌区的小角度晶界的分数降低。     

6082-T6铝合金无减薄搅拌摩擦焊接头组织与性能

为解决传统搅拌摩擦焊接过程中的焊缝减薄问题,以轨道交通领域常用的6082-T6铝合金作为研究对象,从轴肩下压量为零的角度出发,通过轴肩端面圆形内凹槽及搅拌针周向螺纹复合三铣平面的设计,获得了无减薄且成形良好的焊接接头. 结果表明,当焊接速度一定时,转速的增加可提高焊接热输入,抑制焊缝缺陷的产生. 相较于转速400, 600 r/min下的接头可焊区间得到了有效拓宽,焊接速度最高可达400 mm/min;焊接过程的热循环受焊接速度与转速的耦合作用. 焊接热循环过大,焊缝易出现粗大组织,影响焊接接头的强度. 在转速600 r/min、焊接速度500 mm/min的参数下,接头抗拉强度达254 MPa,为母材强度的80%.     

6061-T6铝合金双轴肩搅拌摩擦焊接头组织与力学性能

针对6 mm厚6061-T6铝合金板材,在主轴转速800 r/min,焊接速度150 mm/min参数下实现双轴肩搅拌摩擦焊接,并对一部分试件进行焊后热处理。对焊态试件和焊后热处理试件同时进行金相试验、拉伸试验和显微硬度试验对比分析。在焊态下,接头平均抗拉强度为203 MPa,达到母材的64%,接头在焊缝区32 mm的宽度区域内显微硬度出现不同程度的下降,显微硬度分布呈"W"型;接头经焊后热处理后,焊态下溶解消失的强化相重新析出,使接头组织重新得到强化,热处理态接头平均抗拉强度为292 MPa,达到母材的92%,整个焊缝区显微硬度均得到提高,焊态下"W"型显微硬度分布规律消除。