The use of bobbin tools for friction stir welding of aluminium alloys

P. L. Threadgill, M. M.Z. Ahmed, J. P. Martin, J. G. Perrett, B. P. Wynne

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Abstract

The use of a double sided friction stir welding tool (known as a bobbin tool) has the advantage of giving a processed zone in the workpiece which is more or less rectangular in cross section, as opposed the triangular zone which is more typically found when conventional friction stir welding tool designs are used. In addition, the net axial force on the workpiece is almost zero, which has significant beneficial implications in machine design and cost. However, the response of these tools in generating fine microstructures in the nugget area has not been established. The paper presents detailed metallographic analyses of microstructures produced in 25mm AA6082-T6 aluminium wrought alloy, and examines grain size, texture and mechanical properties as a function of processing parameters and tool design, and offers comparison with data from welds made with conventional tools.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTHERMEC 2009
EditorsTara Chandra, Tara Chandra, Tara Chandra, N. Wanderka, N. Wanderka, N. Wanderka, Walter Reimers, Walter Reimers, Walter Reimers, M. Ionescu, M. Ionescu, M. Ionescu
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages1179-1184
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0878492941, 9780878492947
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event6th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials - THERMEC'2009 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 25 Aug 200929 Aug 2009

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume638-642
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials - THERMEC'2009
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period25/08/0929/08/09

Keywords

  • Friction stir welding; aluminium; bobbin tools; ebsd; microstructure; texture

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