Studies on Effect of Tool Design and Welding Parameters on the Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Aluminium Alloys AA 5052 – AA 6061

Abstract

This research paper deals with the characterization of friction stir welded dissimilar Aluminium alloys AA 5052 and AA6061. The coupons of above metals were friction - stir welded using cylindrical pin tool using at constant speed of 710 rpm and at two different feed rates of 28 and 20 mm/min. Macrographs showed proper mixing due to effective stirring of cylindrical tool pin while keeping the lower feed rate. Further, extensive micro structural examination showed variation of grain size in each zone and their influence on mechanical properties. Tensile test and hardness measurements were done as a part of mechanical characterization. Correlating mechanical and metallurgical properties it is deduced that the sample welded at lower feed rate performed better in terms of ductility.