Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welding of AA1050

O. Kayode*, E. T. Akinlabi

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Abstract

In this study, a sustainable manufacturing process – friction stir welding (FSW) was used to join 3 mm thick AA1050 plates in butt joint configuration. The process was conducted at a traverse speed of 50 mm/min and rotational speed of 800 rpm. The weld sample’s microstructural and mechanical properties were evaluated. The microstructural analysis was conducted with an optical microscope. The mechanical properties investigation includes tensile and microhardness tests. The microstructural analysis show a defect-free sound joint of the materials with absence of kissing bond. The mechanical evaluations revealed that the hardness property of the weld sample was not significantly affected by the welding process, but the tensile properties were slightly reduced. However, an acceptable joint efficiency of 94% was obtained, showing that FSW is a suitable sustainable welding process for joining of similar AA1050 alloys.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Material Science and Engineering
Subtitle of host publication Selected articles from ICMMPE 2020
EditorsMokhtar Awang, Seyed Sattar Emamian
Place of PublicationSingapore
PublisherSpringer
Pages72-78
Number of pages7
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9789811636417
ISBN (Print)9789811636400
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Jul 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event6th International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Plant Engineering, ICMMPE 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 25 Nov 202026 Nov 2020

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
ISSN (Print)2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)2195-4364

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing and Plant Engineering, ICMMPE 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period25/11/2026/11/20

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