A review of effect of different parameters in friction stir welding Rane Jyotsna S.1,*, Patil Deepak S.1,**, Mohale Vaibhav2 1Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra (India) 411044 2Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Engineering, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra (India) 411044 *Corresponding Author Email: jyotsnawagle@gmail.com
**Corresponding Author Email: deepak805566@gmail.com
Online published on 22 September, 2017. Abstract The comprehensive body of knowledge that has built up with respect to the friction stir welding (FSW) of aluminum alloys since the technique was invented in 1991 is reviewed on this paper. The basic principles of FSW are described, including metal flow and thermal history, before discussing how process parameters affect the weld microstructure and the likelihood of defects. Finally, the range of mechanical properties that can be achieved is discussed. It is demonstrated that FSW of aluminum is becoming an increasingly mature technology with numerous commercial applications. Top Keywords Friction stir welding, Metal flow, Process parameters, Mechanical properties. Top |