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Microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir welded Al/Mg2Si metal matrix cast composite
Abstract In this research, friction stir weldability of 15wt.% Mg2Si particulate aluminum matrix cast composite and effects of tool rotation speed and number of welding passes on microstructure and mechanical properties of the joints were investigated. Microstructural observations were carried out by employing optical and scanning electron microscopy of the cross sections perpendicular to the tool traverse direction. Mechanical properties including microhardness and tensile strength were evaluated in detail. The results showed fragmentation of Mg2Si particles and Mg2Si needles existing in eutectic structure in stir zone. Also, homogeneous distribution of Mg2Si particles was observed in the stir zone as a result of stirring with high plastic strains. Tension test results indicated that tensile strength of the joint had an optimum at 1120rpm tool rotation speed and decreased with increasing of the number of welding passes. Hardness of the joint increased due to modification of solidification microstructure of the base composite. This research indicates that friction stir welding is a good candidate for joining of 15wt.% Mg2Si aluminum matrix composite castings.
Microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir welded Al/Mg2Si metal matrix cast composite
Abstract In this research, friction stir weldability of 15wt.% Mg2Si particulate aluminum matrix cast composite and effects of tool rotation speed and number of welding passes on microstructure and mechanical properties of the joints were investigated. Microstructural observations were carried out by employing optical and scanning electron microscopy of the cross sections perpendicular to the tool traverse direction. Mechanical properties including microhardness and tensile strength were evaluated in detail. The results showed fragmentation of Mg2Si particles and Mg2Si needles existing in eutectic structure in stir zone. Also, homogeneous distribution of Mg2Si particles was observed in the stir zone as a result of stirring with high plastic strains. Tension test results indicated that tensile strength of the joint had an optimum at 1120rpm tool rotation speed and decreased with increasing of the number of welding passes. Hardness of the joint increased due to modification of solidification microstructure of the base composite. This research indicates that friction stir welding is a good candidate for joining of 15wt.% Mg2Si aluminum matrix composite castings.
Microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir welded Al/Mg2Si metal matrix cast composite
Nami, H. (author) / Adgi, H. (author) / Sharifitabar, M. (author) / Shamabadi, H. (author)
2010-07-06
8 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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