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Shou H, Song Y, Zhang C, Zhang P, Zhao W, Zhu X, Shi P, Xing S. Grain Structure and Texture Evolution in the Bottom Zone of Dissimilar Friction-Stir-Welded AA2024-T351 and AA7075-T651 Joints. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3750. [PMID: 39124414 PMCID: PMC11313647 DOI: 10.3390/ma17153750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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High-strength dissimilar aluminum alloys are difficult to connect by fusion welding, while they can be successfully joined by friction stir welding (FSW). However, the asymmetrical deformation and heat input that occur during FSW result in the formation of a heterogeneous microstructure in their welded zone. In this work, the grain structure and texture evolution in the bottom zones of dissimilar FSW AA2024-T351 and AA7075-T651 joints at different welding speeds (feeding speeds) were quantitatively investigated. The results indicated that dynamic recrystallization occurs in the bottom zones of dissimilar FSW joints, and equiaxed grains with low grain sizes are formed at the welding speed of 60-240 mm/min. A high fraction of the recrystallized grains were generated in the bottom zones of the joints at a low welding speed, while a high fraction of the substructured grains are produced at a high welding speed. Different types of shear textures are produced in the bottom zones of the joints; the number fraction of shear texture types depends on different welding speeds. This study helps to understand the mechanism of microstructure homogenization in dissimilar FSW joints and provides a basis for further improving the microstructure of the welded zone for engineering applications.
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- Haoge Shou
- College of Intelligent Manufacturing, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian 463000, China
- School of Materials Engineering, Jiyuan Vocational and Techncal College, Jiyuan 459000, China
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- Logistics Service Center, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian 463000, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Technology, Beihang University, Ningbo 315800, China
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- Xi'an Rare Metal Materials Institute Co., Ltd., Xi'an 710016, China
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- School of Materials Engineering, Jiyuan Vocational and Techncal College, Jiyuan 459000, China
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- School of Materials Engineering, Jiyuan Vocational and Techncal College, Jiyuan 459000, China
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- College of Intelligent Manufacturing, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian 463000, China
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- Center for Engineering and Technology, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian 463000, China
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Zhao J, Zhao B, Wu C, Kumar S. The Evolution of Grain Microstructure in Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Al/Mg Alloys with Ultrasonic Assistance. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3073. [PMID: 38998157 PMCID: PMC11242802 DOI: 10.3390/ma17133073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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The process of grain refinement during welding significantly influences both the final microstructure and performance of the weld joint. In the present work, merits of acoustic addition in the conventional Frictions Stir Welding (FSW) process were evaluated for joining dissimilar Al/Mg alloys. To capture the near "in situ" structure around the exit hole, an "emergency stop" followed by rapid cooling using liquid nitrogen was employed. Electron Backscatter Diffraction analysis was utilized to characterize and examine the evolution of grain microstructure within the aluminum matrix as the material flowed around the exit hole. The findings reveal that two mechanisms, continuous dynamic recrystallization (CDRX) and geometric dynamic recrystallization (GDRX), jointly or alternatively influence the grain evolution process. In conventional FSW, CDRX initially governs grain evolution, transitioning to GDRX as material deformation strain and temperature increase. Subsequently, as material deposition commences, CDRX reasserts dominance. Conversely, in acoustic addition, ultrasonic vibration accelerates GDRX, promoting its predominance by enhancing material flow and dislocation movements. Even during the material deposition, GDRX remains the dominant mechanism.
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- Junjie Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China; (J.Z.); (B.Z.)
- MOE Key Lab for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Materials Processing, Institute of Materials Joining, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan 250101, China; (J.Z.); (B.Z.)
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- MOE Key Lab for Liquid-Solid Structure Evolution and Materials Processing, Institute of Materials Joining, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru 560012, India;
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Yang J, Chen X, Zhao H, Dong J, Jin F. Quasi-In Situ Observation of the Microstructural Response during Fatigue Crack Growth of Friction Stir Welded AA2024-T4 Joint. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2106. [PMID: 38730913 PMCID: PMC11084646 DOI: 10.3390/ma17092106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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The reliability of friction stir welded joints is a critical concern, particularly given their potential applications in the aerospace manufacturing industry. This study offers a quasi-in situ observation of the microstructural response during fatigue crack growth (FCG) of a friction stir welded AA2024-T4 joint, aiming to correlate fatigue crack growth behavior with mechanical properties investigated using electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). Notched compact tension (CT) specimens corresponding to the morphology of the stir zone (SZ), advancing side (AS), and retreating side (RS) were meticulously designed. The findings indicate that the welding process enhances the joint's resistance to fatigue crack growth, with the base metal exhibiting a shorter fatigue life (i.e., ~105 cycles) compared to the welding zones (SZ ~ 3.5 × 105 cycles, AS ~ 2.5 × 105 cycles, and RS ~ 3.0 × 105 cycles). Crack propagation occurs within the stir zone, traversing refined grains, which primarily contribute to the highest fatigue life and lowest FCG rate. Additionally, cracks initiate in AS and RS, subsequently expanding into the base metal. Moreover, the study reveals a significant release of residual strain at the joint, particularly notable in the Structural-CT-RS (Str-CT-RS) sample compared to the Str-CT-AS sample during the FCG process. Consequently, the FCG rate of Str-CT-AS is higher than that of Str-CT-RS. These findings have significant implications for improving the reliability and performance of aerospace components.
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- Jun Yang
- National Key Laboratory of Strength and Structural Integrity, AVIC Aircraft Strength Research Institute, 86 2nd Dianzi Road, Xi’an 710065, China;
- The 3rd Department, AVIC Aircraft Strength Research Institute, 86 2nd Dianzi Road, Xi’an 710065, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Strength and Structural Integrity, AVIC Aircraft Strength Research Institute, 86 2nd Dianzi Road, Xi’an 710065, China;
- The 3rd Department, AVIC Aircraft Strength Research Institute, 86 2nd Dianzi Road, Xi’an 710065, China
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- AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute, Beijing 100024, China; (H.Z.); (J.D.)
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- AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute, Beijing 100024, China; (H.Z.); (J.D.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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He Z, Ruan X, Liang J, Ning J, Lin Y, Chen K. The Development of a Continuous Constitutive Model for Thin-Shell Components with A Sharp Change in the Property at Welded Joints. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1796. [PMID: 38673153 PMCID: PMC11051564 DOI: 10.3390/ma17081796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Large-dimension complex integral thin-shell components are widely used in advanced transportation equipment. However, with the dimensional limitations of raw blanks and the manufacturing process, there are inhomogeneous geometric and mechanical properties at welded joints after welding, which have a significant effect on the subsequent forming process. Therefore, in this paper, the microstructure of welded joints with a sharp property change was accurately characterized by the proposed isothermal treatment method using the BR1500HS welded tube as an example. In addition, an accurate constitutive model of welded tubes was established to predict the deformation behavior. Firstly, the heat-treated specimens were subjected to uniaxial tensile tests and the stress-strain curves under different heat treatment conditions were obtained. Then, the continuous change in flow stress in the direction of the base metal zone, the heat-affected zone and the weld zone was described by the relationship between the microhardness, flow stress and center angle of the welded tube. Using such a method, a continuous constitutive model of welded tubes has been established. Finally, the constitutive model was compiled into finite-element software as a user material subroutine (VUHARD). The reliability of the established constitutive model was verified by simulating the free hydro-bulging process of welded tubes. The results indicated that the continuous constitutive model can well describe the deformation response during the free hydro-bulging process, and accurately predicted the equivalent strain distribution and thickness thinning rate. This study provides guidance in accurately predicting the plastic deformation behavior of welded tubes and its application in practice in hydroforming industries.
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- Zhubin He
- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Precision Manufacturing, School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China; (X.R.); (J.L.); (J.N.); (Y.L.); (K.C.)
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El-Fahhar HH, Gadallah EA, Habba MIA, Seleman MMES, Ahmed MMZ, Mohamed AY, Fouad RA. Effect of post-weld heat-treatment and solid-state thermomechanical treatment on the properties of the AA6082 MIG welded joints. Sci Rep 2024; 14:4380. [PMID: 38388548 PMCID: PMC10883942 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-53795-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) and solid-state thermomechanical treatment (TMT) via friction stir processing (FSP) have been shown to enhance the mechanical properties of aluminum alloys. The current work investigates the effects of PWHT and TMT on the microstructure and mechanical performance of AA6082-T6 welded butt joints welded using the MIG process. The 5 mm thick AA 6082-T6 plates were joined in butt configuration using MIG welding with ER 5356 filler wire, 120 A current, 0.3 mm/s weld speed, and argon shielding gas at 15 L/min flow rate. PWHT was performed on the MIG welds per the T6 temper procedure. TMT was implemented via FSP using a pinless tool rotating at 800 rpm and traversing speed at 200 mm/min with a 3° tilt angle. Microstructural analysis, hardness mapping, tensile testing, and fracture surface evaluation were utilized to characterize the as-welded, PWHT, and TMT samples. The results demonstrate that both PWHT and TMT significantly refine and homogenize the microstructures of the welded joints. However, the TMT samples displayed superior hardness and tensile strength compared to the as-welded and PWHT conditions. The TMT-processed welds achieved approximately 99% joint efficiency versus only 69% and 85% for the as-welded and PWHT samples. In summary, PWHT and especially TMT via FSP are effective at enhancing the mechanical properties of MIG welded AA6082-T6.
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- Hossam Hemdan El-Fahhar
- Mechanical Production Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez, 43221, Egypt
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- Mechanical Production Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez, 43221, Egypt
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- Mechanical Production Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez, 43221, Egypt.
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- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Suez University, Suez, 43221, Egypt
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, 16273, Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Mechanical Production Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez, 43221, Egypt
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- Mechanical Production Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez, 43221, Egypt
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Correia AN, Gaspar BM, Cipriano G, Braga DFO, Baptista R, Infante V. Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Metal-Polymer Friction Stir Composite Joints-A Full Factorial Design of Experiments. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:602. [PMID: 38475286 DOI: 10.3390/polym16050602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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With the increasing demand for lighter, more environmentally friendly, and affordable solutions in the mobility sector, designers and engineers are actively promoting the use of innovative integral dissimilar structures. In this field, friction stir-based technologies offer unique advantages compared with conventional joining technologies, such as mechanical fastening and adhesive bonding, which recently demonstrated promising results. In this study, an aluminum alloy and a glass fiber-reinforced polymer were friction stir joined in an overlap configuration. To assess the main effects, interactions, and influence of processing parameters on the mechanical strength and processing temperature of the fabricated joints, a full factorial design study with three factors and two levels was carried out. The design of experiments resulted in statistical models with excellent fit to the experimental data, enabling a thorough understanding of the influence of rotational speed, travel speed, and tool tilt angle on dissimilar metal-to-polymer friction stir composite joints. The mechanical strength of the composite joints ranged from 1708.1 ± 45.5 N to 3414.2 ± 317.1, while the processing temperature was between 203.6 ± 10.7 °C and 251.5 ± 9.7.
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- Arménio N Correia
- Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, 1959-007 Lisboa, Portugal
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- LAETA, IDMEC, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal
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Chen S, Zong G, Kang C, Jiang X. Digital Twin Virtual Welding Approach of Robotic Friction Stir Welding Based on Co-Simulation of FEA Model and Robotic Model. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:1001. [PMID: 38339719 PMCID: PMC10857107 DOI: 10.3390/s24031001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Robotic friction stir welding has become an important research direction in friction stir welding technology. However, the low stiffness of serial industrial robots leads to substantial, difficult-to-measure end-effector deviations under the welding forces during the friction stir welding process, impacting the welding quality. To more effectively measure the deviations in the end-effector, this study introduces a digital twin model based on the five-dimensional digital twin theory. The model obtains the current data of the robot and six-axis force sensor and calculates the real-time end deviations using the robot model. Based on this, a virtual welding model was realized by integrating the FEA model with the digital twin model using a co-simulation approach. This model achieves pre-process simulation by iteratively cycling through the simulated force from the FEA model and the end displacement from the robot model. The virtual welding model effectively predicts the welding outcomes with a mere 6.9% error in lateral deviation compared to actual welding, demonstrating its potential in optimizing welding parameters and enhancing accuracy and quality. Employing digital twin models to monitor, simulate, and optimize the welding process can reduce risks, save costs, and improve efficiency, providing new perspectives for optimizing robotic friction stir welding processes.
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- College of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China; (S.C.); (G.Z.); (X.J.)
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Essa ARS, Eldersy RIA, Ahmed MMZ, Abd El-Aty A, Alamry A, Alzahrani B, El-Nikhaily AE, Habba MIA. Modeling and Experimental Investigation of the Impact of the Hemispherical Tool on Heat Generation and Tensile Properties of Dissimilar Friction Stir Welded AA5083 and AA7075 Al Alloys. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:433. [PMID: 38255601 PMCID: PMC10817553 DOI: 10.3390/ma17020433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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This study investigated the effect of a hemispherical friction stir welding (FSW) tool on the heat generation and mechanical properties of dissimilar butt welded AA5083 and AA7075 alloys. FSW was performed on the dissimilar aluminum alloys AA5083-H111 and AA7075-T6 using welding speeds of 25, 50, and 75 mm/min. The tool rotation rate was kept constant at 500 rpm. An analytical model was developed to calculate heat generation and temperature distribution during the FSW process utilizing a hemispherical tool. The experimental results were compared to the calculated data. The latter confirms the accuracy of the analytical model, demonstrating a high degree of agreement. Sound FSW dissimilar joints were achieved at welding speeds of 50 and 25 mm/min. Meanwhile, joints created at a welding speed of 75 mm/min exhibited a tunnel-like defect, which can be attributed to the minimal heat generated at this particular welding speed. At a lower welding speed of 25 mm/min, a higher tensile strength of the dissimilar FSWed joints AA5083 and AA7075 was achieved with a joint efficiency of over 97%.
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- Ahmed R. S. Essa
- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43211, Egypt; (A.R.S.E.); (R.I.A.E.); (A.E.E.-N.); (M.I.A.H.)
- Faculty of Engineering, King Salman International University, El Tor 45615, Egypt
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- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43211, Egypt; (A.R.S.E.); (R.I.A.E.); (A.E.E.-N.); (M.I.A.H.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Riyadh 11942, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.Z.A.); (A.A.); (B.A.)
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Suez University, Suez 43211, Egypt
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Riyadh 11942, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.Z.A.); (A.A.); (B.A.)
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Riyadh 11942, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.Z.A.); (A.A.); (B.A.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Riyadh 11942, Saudi Arabia; (M.M.Z.A.); (A.A.); (B.A.)
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- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43211, Egypt; (A.R.S.E.); (R.I.A.E.); (A.E.E.-N.); (M.I.A.H.)
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- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43211, Egypt; (A.R.S.E.); (R.I.A.E.); (A.E.E.-N.); (M.I.A.H.)
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Lipińska M. Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Joints from Coarse- and Ultrafine-Grained Al-Mg-Si Alloy Obtained via Friction Stir Welding. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6287. [PMID: 37763565 PMCID: PMC10533021 DOI: 10.3390/ma16186287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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In the present study, the welding of coarse- (CG) and ultrafine-grained (UFG) Al-Mg-Si alloy using friction stir welding (FSW) was attempted. The purpose of welding the UFG material was to check the possibility of applying FSW to materials with a thermally unstable microstructure, which is achieved by severe plastic deformation. This group of materials has significant potential due to the enhanced mechanical properties as a result of the elevated number of structural defects. The CG sample was also examined in order to assess whether there is an influence of the base material microstructure on the weld microstructure and properties. To refine the microstructure, incremental equal channel angular pressing was used. Plastic deformation resulted in grain refinement from 23 µm to 1.5 µm. It caused an increase in the microhardness from 105 HV0.1 to 125 HV0.1 and the tensile strength from 320 MPa to 394 MPa. Similar welds obtained using an FSW method exhibited good quality and grain size in a stir zone of 5 µm. For both welds, a decrease in the microhardness occurred in the stir zone. However, for the weld of UFG Al-Mg-Si, the microhardness distribution was homogeneous, while for the weld of the CG, it was inhomogeneous, which was caused by different characteristics of the second-phase precipitates. The tensile strength of the welds was lowered and equaled 269 MPa and 220 MPa for the CG and UFG welds, respectively.
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- Marta Lipińska
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Military University of Technology, Gen. S. Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland
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Habba MIA, Alsaleh NA, Badran TE, El-Sayed Seleman MM, Ataya S, El-Nikhaily AE, Abdul-Latif A, Ahmed MMZ. Comparative Study of FSW, MIG, and TIG Welding of AA5083-H111 Based on the Evaluation of Welded Joints and Economic Aspect. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5124. [PMID: 37512398 PMCID: PMC10385343 DOI: 10.3390/ma16145124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Selecting an economically suitable welding technique and optimizing welding parameters to obtain high joint quality is considered a challenge for expanding the 5xxx aluminum alloy series in various industrial applications. This work aims to investigate the effect of applying different welding techniques, tungsten inert gas (TIG) and metal inert gas (MIG), as fusion welding processes compared to friction stir welding (FSW), a solid-state joining process, on the joint performance of the produced 5 mm thick similar AA5083-H111 butt weldments at different welding conditions. Different methods were used to evaluate the quality of the produced joints, including visual inspection, radiographic testing (RT), and macrostructure evaluation, in addition to hardness and tensile tests. The fracture surface of the tensile-failed specimens was also investigated using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Furthermore, the current study ended with an economic analysis of the welding techniques used. The results showed that, for the friction stir-welded joints, the radiographic films revealed defect-free joints at the two applied travel speeds of 100 mm/min and 400 mm/min and a constant tool rotating speed of 400 rpm. In addition, only one joint was welded by MIG at a welding current of 130 Amp, with a 19 L/min flow rate of pure argon. In contrast, the radiographic films showed internal defects such as lack of fusion (LOF), lack of penetration (LOP), and porosity (P) for the two joints welded by TIG and one joint welded by MIG. The hardness of the welded joints was enhanced over the AA5083-H111 base material (BM) by 24-29, 31-35, and 46-50% for the MIG, TIG, and FSW joints, respectively. The maximum ultimate tensile strength was obtained for the FSW joint welded at a 400 mm/min travel speed. Adopting FSW in shipbuilding applications can further produce the AA5083-H11 joints with higher quality and efficiency than fusion welding techniques such as MIG and TIG processes. In addition, time and cost comparisons between TIG, MIG, and FSW were performed for five-millimeter-thick and one-meter-long AA5083-H111.
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- Mohamed I A Habba
- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43518, Egypt
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43518, Egypt
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Suez University, Suez 43512, Egypt
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43518, Egypt
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- IUT de Tremblay-en-France, Université Paris 8, 93290 Tremblay-en-France, France
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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Alsaleh NA, El-Sayed Seleman MM, Hassan AMM, Ahmed MMZ, Ataya S, Latief FH, Abdul-Latif A, Habba MIA. Additively Manufactured Parts from AA2011-T6 Large-Diameter Feedstocks Using Friction Stir Deposition. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4904. [PMID: 37512179 PMCID: PMC10381854 DOI: 10.3390/ma16144904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
Abstract
The current work investigates the possibility of fabricating additive manufacturing products in solid-state form, from AA2011-T6 of 40 mm diameter rods as a feedstock, using an additive friction stir deposition (A-FSD) technique. The use of large diameter feedstocks, especially high-strength aluminum alloys (2XXX series), is a challenge, as it necessitates high power and the critical selection of the optimal A-FSD parameters, such as feed rate and spindle rotation speed. The study included applying a wide range of spindle rotation speeds, ranging from 400 to 1200 rpm, at three levels of feeding rates of 1, 3, and 5 mm/min. The AA2011-T6 friction stir deposited parts (FSDPs) were visually evaluated. This was followed by an examination of macrostructures through the thickness of the fabricated specimens. The characterization of microstructures was also carried out using optical microscopy and a scanning electron microscope equipped with advanced EDS analysis. Furthermore, the mechanical properties in terms of hardness and compressive strength of the AA2011-T6 base material (BM) and deposited materials were evaluated. Sound, additively manufactured products were successfully fabricated from 40 mm diameter AA2011-T6 feedstocks using the suggested deposition variables of 600 and 800 rpm spindle speeds and feeding rates of 1, 3, and 5 mm/min. The results indicated that the spindle speed and feeding rate govern the quality of the FSDPs. Furthermore, the axial load during the A-FSD process increased with increasing these parameters. In comparison to the AA2011-T6 BM, the additively deposited materials showed a refined grain structure and uniform dispersion of the fragment precipitates in their continuous multi-layers. The reduction ratio in grain size attains 71.56%, 76%, and 81.31% for the FSDPs processed at 800 rpm spindle speed and feeding rates of 1, 3 and 5 mm/min, respectively, compared to the grain size of BM. The Al2Cu and Al7Cu2Fe intermetallics are detected in the AA2011-T6 BM, and their deposited parts are in different shapes of spherical, almost spherical, irregular, and rod-like shapes. The compressive strength and hardness of the deposited parts increased with increasing spindle speed and feeding speeds. At a spindle speed of 800 rpm and a 5 mm/min feeding rate, the higher hardness and compressive strength gained were 85% and 93%, respectively, from that of the AA2011-T6 feedstock.
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Affiliation(s)
- Naser A Alsaleh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Suez University, Suez 43512, Egypt
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- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43518, Egypt
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Suez University, Suez 43512, Egypt
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universitas Nasional, Jakarta 12520, Indonesia
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- IUT de Tremblay, Université Paris 8, 93290 Tremblay-en-France, France
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- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43518, Egypt
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Essa ARS, Ahmed MMZ, Aboud ARK, Alyamani R, Sebaey TA. Prediction of Tool Eccentricity Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded AA5754-H24 Aluminum Alloy Using ANN Model. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16103777. [PMID: 37241404 DOI: 10.3390/ma16103777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The current study uses three different pin eccentricities (e) and six different welding speeds to investigate the impact of pin eccentricity on friction stir welding (FSW) of AA5754-H24. To simulate and forecast the impact of (e) and welding speed on the mechanical properties of friction stir welded joints for (FSWed) AA5754-H24, an artificial neural network (ANN) model was developed. The input parameters for the model in this work are welding speed (WS) and tool pin eccentricity (e). The outputs of the developed ANN model include the mechanical properties of FSW AA5754-H24 (ultimate tensile strength, elongation, hardness of the thermomechanically affected zone (TMAZ), and hardness of the weld nugget zone (NG)). The ANN model yielded a satisfactory performance. The model has been used to predict the mechanical properties of the FSW AA5754 aluminum alloy as a function of TPE and WS with excellent reliability. Experimentally, the tensile strength is increased by increasing both the (e) and the speed, which was already captured from the ANN predictions. The R2 values are higher than 0.97 for all the predictions, reflecting the output quality.
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- Ahmed R S Essa
- Faculty of Engineering, King Salman International University, El-Tor 45615, Egypt
- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43512, Egypt
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Mechanical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez 43512, Egypt
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- Engineering Management Department, College of Engineering, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 12435, Saudi Arabia
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- Engineering Management Department, College of Engineering, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh 12435, Saudi Arabia
- Mechanical Design and Production Department, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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Ahmed MMZ, El-Sayed Seleman MM, Albaijan I, Abd El-Aty A. Microstructure, Texture, and Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Spot-Welded AA5052-H32: Influence of Tool Rotation Rate. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16093423. [PMID: 37176303 PMCID: PMC10179777 DOI: 10.3390/ma16093423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) of similar AA5052-H32 joints has numerous benefits in shipbuilding, aerospace, and automotive structural applications. In addition, studying the role of tool rotation speed on the microstructure features, achieved textures, and joint performance of the friction stir spot-welded (FSSWed) joint still needs more systematic research. Different FSSWed AA5052-H32 lap joints of 4 mm thickness were produced at different heat inputs using three tool rotation speeds of 1500, 1000, and 500 rpm at a constant dwell time of 2 s. The applied thermal heat inputs for achieving the FSSW processes were calculated. The produced joints were characterized by their appearance, macrostructures, microstructures, and mechanical properties (hardness contour maps and maximum tensile-shear load) at room temperature. The grain structure and texture developed for all the FSSWed joints were deeply investigated using an advanced electron backscattering diffraction (EBSD) technique and compared with the base material (BM). The main results showed that the average hardness value of the stir zone (SZ) in the welded joints is higher than that in the AA5052-H32 BM for all applied rotation speeds, and it decreases as the rotation speed increases from 500 to 1000 rpm. This SZ enhancement in hardness compared to the BM cold-rolled grain structure is caused by the high grain refining due to the dynamic recrystallization associated with the FSSW. The average grain size values of the stir zones are 11, 9, and 4 µm for the FSSWed joints processed at 1500, 1000, and 500 rpm, respectively, while the BM average grain size is 40 µm. The simple shear texture with B/-B components mainly dominates the texture. Compared to the welded joints, the joint processed at 500 rpm and a 2 s duration time attains the highest tensile-shear load value of 4330 N. This value decreases with increasing rotation speed to reach 2569 N at a rotation speed of 1500. After tensile testing of the FSSWed joints, the fracture surface was also examined and discussed.
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- Mohamed M Z Ahmed
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, Suez University, Suez 43512, Egypt
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Al Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering-Helwan, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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