YU Yan, WANG Luzhao, YU Hai, et al. Research on the effect of different axial force on the friction stir welding quality of aluminum alloy side wall[J]. Eletric Welding Machine2018, 48(3): 327-330.DOI:
friction stir welding(FSW) was applied to join 6005 A-T6 aluminum alloy side wall profiles. By using macroscopic metallurgical analysis
tensile tests and bending tests
optimal welding parameters were identified:spindle speed 800 r/min
welding speed 1000 mm/min
axial force 14.5 k N
shoulder plunge depth 0 mm. For a certain spindle speed and welding speed
axial force and shoulder plunger depth had less effects on the tensile and bending properties of joints. The axial force should be controlled critically. Overhigh axial force led to friction tool press down excessively
which damaged the base metal. The axial force being too low induced tunnel defects due to the insufficient stirring in base metal. As the shoulder plunger depth increased