Recent progress in corrosion protection of friction stir welded high-strength aluminum alloy joints

Friction stir welding (FSW) has been widely used in many industries, with which high-strength aluminum alloys can be well joined. However, the corrosion resistance of FSW high-strength Al alloy joints is relatively poor, which limits their industrial applications. The joints shall be protected against corrosion. In this review, therefore, the current status and development of corrosion protection for FSW high-strength Al alloy joints are presented. Particular emphasis has been given to different protection methods: lowering heat input, post-weld heat treatment, surface modification and spray coatings. Finally, opportunities are identified for further research and development in corrosion protection of FSW high-strength Al alloy joints.     

6061铝合金FSW接头与MIG焊接头对比试验

采用搅拌摩擦焊(FSW)和MIG焊分别对6061铝合金板进行了焊接试验,测试了焊接接头的强度,观察了焊接接头的金相组织,并进行了接头的硬度分布测试.结果表明,搅拌摩擦焊接头抗拉强度高达212.05 MPa,是母材抗拉强度的86％,比MIG焊的接头强度略高.焊接接头软化区宽度比MIG焊接头软化宽度窄.6061铝合金母材为典型的轧制组织,焊核区为细小的等轴晶组织,MIG焊接头焊缝为柱状晶组织.     

铝/铜异种材料搅拌摩擦焊接工艺的优化

搅拌摩擦焊(FSW)是近几年发展较快的新型摩擦焊接技术.国内外研究较多的是铝合金及异种铝合金的搅拌摩擦焊接,但对铝/铜异种搅拌摩擦焊接的研究尚不多见.在此通过大量试验,分别在900-1500 rpm、20-50mm/min范围内调整搅拌旋转速度和焊接速度,优化焊缝的成形质量.结果表明,优化工艺参数可以实现铝/铜异种金属...     

2A12铝合金FSW板材时效成形性研究

为评价2A12铝合金搅拌摩擦焊构件时效成形工艺,设计了以时间参数为变量的焊后时效成形工艺模拟试验,进行了FSW(FSW-搅拌摩擦焊)焊件蠕变时效力学性能及成形性研究。结果表明,在搅拌头转速750 r/min、焊速60 mm/s的焊接工艺参数下,当时效成形时间为8 h时,FSW焊接件抗拉强度达到354.1 MPa,为母材强度的79.2%,其断裂位置基本位于热影响区前进侧。在该工艺下最佳回弹时间为8 h,此时回弹率为33.49%。硬度最低点在热影响区,该区域内硬度随时效时间的增加呈递减趋势。     

7020铝合金搅拌摩擦焊与MIG焊接对比试验

采用搅拌摩擦焊(FSW)和MIG焊对高速客车车体材料7020铝合金板进行焊接,分别测试焊接接头的拉伸和冲击性能,观察焊接接头的金相组织,并进行接头的硬度分布测试.结果表明,搅拌摩擦焊接头抗拉强度高达309 MPa,是母材的78％,与MIG焊接头相当.焊接接头软化状况比MIG焊程度弱.焊接接头各区组织的不均匀性造成了接头...     

Review on underwater friction stir welding: A variant of friction stir welding with great potential of improving joint properties

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid-state welding process which is capable of joining materials which are relatively difficult to be welded by fusion welding process. Further, this process is highly energy-efficient and environmental-friendly as compared to the fusion welding. Despite several advantages of FSW over fusion welding, the thermal cycles involved in FSW cause softening in joints generally in heat-treatable aluminum alloys (AAs) due to the dissolution or coarsening of the strengthening precipitates leading to decrease in mechanical properties. Underwater friction stir welding (UFSW) can be a process of choice to overcome these limitations. This process is suitable for alloys that are sensitive to heating during the welding and is widely used for heat-treatable AAs. The purpose of this article is to provide comprehensive literature review on current status and development of UFSW and its importance in comparison to FSW with an aim to discuss and summarize different aspects of UFSW. Specific attention is given to basic principle including material flow, temperature generation, process parameters, microstructure and mechanical properties. From the review, it is concluded that UFSW is an improved method compared with FSW for improving joint strength. Academicians, researchers and practitioners would be benefitted from this article as it compiles significantly important knowledge pertaining to UFSW.     

7075-T6铝合金搅拌摩擦焊焊缝表面带状纹理的组织与性能

对1.6 mm厚7075-T6铝合金板进行了搅拌摩擦焊接(FSW), 研究了焊缝表面带状纹理的组织与性能. 研究表明, 焊缝金相组织在轴肩作用区内存在明暗相间的弧纹, 明弧纹对应带状纹理的波谷, 暗弧纹对应波峰. SEM和TEM分析表明, 与波谷处相比, 波峰处为细晶区和第二相粒子的富集区, 导致波谷处的硬度比波峰处低.     

搅拌摩擦焊接工艺参数对AA6061-B4C焊接接头抗拉强度的影响（英文）

搅拌摩擦焊(FSW)是一种固态连接技术,可用来连接高强度铝合金及多种陶瓷颗粒增强金属基复合材料(MMCs)。搅拌摩擦焊获得的陶瓷增强金属基复合材料焊缝优良,在增强体与基体间没有发生有害反应。对搅拌摩擦焊接工艺参数对AA6061-B4C焊接接头抗拉强度的影响进行研究。采用4因素5水平的中心复合设计来控制实验的次数。构建一数学模型来分析搅拌摩擦焊工艺参数对接头抗拉强度的影响。结果表明,在旋转速度1000r/min、焊接速度1.3mm/s、轴向力10kN、增强相含量12%的条件下,搅拌摩擦焊得到的焊接接头的抗拉强度最大。根据构建的模型采用广义简约梯度算法进行优化以得到最大的抗拉强度。金相分析表明,在焊接接头中出现了多种区域,如焊合区、热力影响区和热影响区。在焊合区观察到大量的被细化的铝基体晶粒以及粒径明显减小的B4C颗粒。在热力影响区出现塑性变形、热影响和被拉长的铝晶粒。     

Multi-objective optimization of friction stir welding parameters using desirability approach to join Al/SiCp metal matrix composites

Silicon carbide particulate (SiC_p) reinforced cast aluminium (Al) based metal matrix composites (MMCs) have gained wide acceptance in the fabrication of light weight structures requiring high specific strength, high temperature capability and good wear resistance. Friction stir welding (FSW) process parameters play major role in deciding the performance of welded joints. The ultimate tensile strength, notch tensile strength and weld nugget hardness of friction stir butt welded joints of cast Al/SiC_p MMCs (AA6061 with 20% (volume fraction) of SiC_p) were investigated. The relationships between the FSW process parameters (rotational speed, welding speed and axial force) and the responses (ultimate tensile strength, notch tensile strength and weld nugget hardness) were established. The optimal welding parameters to maximize the mechanical properties were identified by using desirability approach. From this investigation, it is found that the joints fabricated with the tool rotational speed of 1370 r/min, welding speed of 88.9 mm/min, and axial force of 9.6 kN yield the maximum ultimate tensile strength, notch tensile strength and hardness of 265 MPa, 201 MPa and HV114, respectively.     

The Dissymmetry of Friction Stir Welding Joints and Va-riable Polarity Plasma Arc Welding Joints Study

2219 aluminum alloys welding joints were prepared by Friction stir welding (FSW) and Variable polarity plasma arc welding (VPPAW).The microstructure of joints was characterized by means of OM,SEM,and EDX.Microhardness measurements was performed to differentiate the joint zones and to evaluate the symmetry level of the joints with the help of nano-indentation experiment.The dissymmetry of microstructure and mechanical properties was found both in FSW joint and VPPAW joint.The dissymmetry in FSW joint can not be suppressed due to the nature of the mixing head,but the symmetry and satisfactory welding joint can be obtained by changing the working pattern of VPPAW.     

2219铝合金厚板搅拌摩擦焊搅拌头结构参数优化

为探究搅拌头几何形貌对2219铝合金厚板搅拌摩擦焊核心区温度场的影响，基于ABAQUS/CEL建立了18 mm厚2219铝合金FSW三维过程仿真模型，应用有限元分析法对焊接过程进行仿真研究，得到了焊接核心区测温点实时温度循环曲线。利用自主研发的热电偶测温系统对焊接温度场相应测温点温度进行检测，经过对比可知,不同转速试验和仿真数据曲线变化趋势基本相同，验证了所建立的FSW过程仿真模型的有效性。探究了搅拌头结构参数对FSW过程核心温度场的影响规律，针对搅拌头的轴肩尺寸、搅拌针锥角、轴肩凹角、螺纹升角等结构尺寸设计了4因素3水平正交试验。结果表明，轴肩直径对核心区温差的影响最为显著，当搅拌头的轴肩尺寸为36 mm、搅拌针锥角为6°、轴肩凹角为2.5°、螺纹升角为11°时，搅拌头结构尺寸较为合理，核心区温差值较小。 创新点： 探究了搅拌头几何形貌对搅拌摩擦焊核心区温度场的影响,实现了搅拌头的结构参数优化。     

7N01铝合金搅拌摩擦焊接头力学性能

研究了在不同焊接参数的条件下,7N01铝合金搅拌摩擦焊接头的力学性能.结果表明,在特定的旋转频率和前进速度匹配条件下,下压量在0.3～1.0 mm范围波动,7N01铝合金搅拌摩擦焊接头的抗拉强度均能够稳定在340 MPa以上,达到母材的80%左右.通过扫描电镜观察断口发现,搅拌摩擦焊接头断口以韧窝型为主,在低倍下部分断口呈现出明显的分层现象,两层间分界部分呈现出阶梯状形貌.接头硬度测试表明,后退侧的平均硬度略高于前进侧,这也与拉伸测试中接头普遍断于前进侧的现象吻合.     

异种铝合金摩擦焊接移动速度和旋转速度的优化(英文)

在摩擦焊接过程中的热效应导致的高模量使铝合金容易变形、强度降低。对船用异种铝合金进行了搅拌摩擦焊接。确定5052-0和6061-T6铝合金在焊接时移动速度和旋转速度的最优条件。得到铝合金最佳焊接条件为移动速度61mm/min和旋转速度1600r/min。     

2219铝合金FSW/VPPA交叉焊缝气孔缺陷

2219铝合金在搅拌摩擦焊（FSW）后,进行变极性等离子弧焊（VPPA）十字交叉焊接,其交叉接头存在气孔缺陷.针对6 mm 2219铝合金进行FSW/VPPA交叉焊接试验,探究了交叉焊缝的气孔类型,分别对比不同FSW热输入量、不同的VPPA焊接速度对交叉焊缝气孔缺陷程度的影响.结果表明,FSW热输入量越大,交叉焊缝气孔缺陷程度呈下降趋势,这与FSW过程产生瞬时空腔有关;而VPPA焊速越大,交叉焊缝气孔缺陷程度呈上升趋势.因此,为了抑制FSW/VPPA交叉焊缝气孔的产生,可以对FSW过程进行惰性气体保护、适当地提高FSW热输入量以及降低VPPA焊接速度.     

解决运载工具铝合金焊接难题的新途径--搅拌摩擦焊

阐述了采用铝合金焊接结构制造运载工具的必要性和效果，论述了铝合金焊接运载工具的机械性能试验结果并分析其焊接中的难题。介绍了用搅拌摩擦焊解决铝合金焊接难题的新途径及其主要原因。     

热源同轴辅助搅拌摩擦焊工艺特性分析

研究了激光同轴辅助搅拌摩擦焊中激光/搅拌摩擦焊的热量分配对不同系列铝合金焊缝成形、接头力学性能及显微组织的影响,并得到了相应的优化能量分配条件.结果表明,加入激光辅助热源可有效扩大工艺参数窗口,特别是流动性差的5A06和2219铝合金,焊接速度可提升30%以上.激光辅助热源对6061及5A06铝合金焊接接头性能影响较小,对2219铝合金搅拌摩擦焊接头的性能影响明显,焊接热输入增大后,接头性能下降,但总得来说,加入激光辅助热源能够在更小的焊接热输入下获得更高的接头性能.     

Recrystallization mechanisms during friction stir welding/processing of aluminum alloys

Restoration models for hot working of metals and alloys are reviewed in the context of their applicability to friction stir welding (FSW) and friction stir processing (FSP). Two of these models are used to interpret microstructure and microtexture data for two aluminum alloys subjected to FSP. The need for further experiments and model extensions to accommodate the transients and steep gradients in the strain, strain rate and temperature experienced by materials during FSW and FSP are discussed.     

Evolution of Mechanisms of Plastic Strain Responsible for Structure Formation in Near-Weld Zone Under Friction Stir Welding

Metal Science and Heat Treatment - The microstructure of welded joints obtained by friction stir welding (FSW) of structural steels and aluminum, copper and titanium alloys is studied. It is shown...     

Fatigue Behavior of Dissimilar Al–Mg–Si/Al–Zn–Mg Aluminum Alloys Friction Stir Welding Joints

In this study, fatigue properties and fracture mechanism of dissimilar Al–Mg–Si/Al–Zn–Mg aluminum alloys friction stir welding(FSW) joints were investigated and the effect of the sheet configuration on the fatigue behavior of the FSW joints was also discussed. Results showed that the joints owned better fatigue properties when the Al–Zn–Mg aluminum alloy was placed at the advancing side(AS). At 10~7 cycles, the fatigue strengths of Al–Zn–Mg–AS and Al–Mg–Si–AS joints were, respectively, 105.6 and 90.1 MPa. All joints fractured at the heat-affected zone at the Al–Mg–Si alloy side. Transmission electron microscopy results showed that better fatigue property of the Al–Zn–Mg–AS joint was associated with the bridging effect of the bigger secondary phase particles.     

Structural considerations in friction welding of hybrid Al_2O_3-reinforced aluminum composites

Comparative studies on the relationship between the welding parameters and joining efficiency in the friction welding of hybrid Al2O3-reinforced aluminum composites were conducted. Metal matrix composites (MMCs) with 37% (volume fraction) aluminum particle were joined by friction welding. The results show that the effects of the rotation speed on the reduction rate of particle size are greater than those of the upset pressure, and the area of the MMC weld zone decreases as the joining efficiency increases, ...