Investigating and Optimizing Friction Stir Welding Parameters of AA6082 and AA5052 by Response Surface Method

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 11 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Rajendra Shimpi, Cheruku Sandesh Kumar, Rajnish Katarne

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V11I6P107

How to Cite?

Rajendra Shimpi, Cheruku Sandesh Kumar, Rajnish Katarne, "Investigating and Optimizing Friction Stir Welding Parameters of AA6082 and AA5052 by Response Surface Method," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 6, pp. 55-62, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V11I6P107

Abstract:

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a promising strategy for joining unique aluminum combinations because of its capacity to create excellent welds with insignificant deformities. FSW is a pollution-free welding process used for joining similar or dissimilar alloys. AA6082 T6 and AA5052 aluminum combinations were chosen for FSW due to their unique properties and applications. Mostly these alloys are used in many applications such as automobile, aerospace, shipbuilding, etc. In this research, a plan of trial approach was utilized, with 15 exploratory runs differing in the FSW boundaries as per foreordained levels. The outcomes showed that the FSW boundaries fundamentally affected the elasticity and hardness of the welded tests. A factual investigation involving relapse conditions uncovered the ideal boundary settings for accomplishing wanted weld quality.

Keywords:

Friction Stir Welding, Dissimilar aluminum alloys, AA6082 T6, AA5052, Optimization, Tensile strength, Hardness.

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