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AbstractThis paper presents the results of research work on linear friction stir welding (FSW) of magnesium AZ31 and aluminum 2024 alloys. During the FSW process, forces exerted by a tool on joined materials were measured. The measurements of forces were taken in three directions, vertical (Z axis) and horizontal (X and Y axes) directions, using high-sensitive piezoelectric dynamometer. The force analysis was done for three stages of welding process: plunging, dwelling, and welding. Conclusions regarding the force reaction of materials to be welded were formulated. It was found that the first two stages of the process, plunging and dwelling, are very important for the correct welding. In the plunging stage, a tool exerts the greatest forces and unit pressures (at the Z direction) on joined materials; during the dwelling stage, thermal conditions of the process are established. The welding stage was divided into two substages: the initial unstable and the subsequent long-term stabilized one.

Friction stir welding developed in early 90's is a refreshing approach to the joining of different kinds of metals. FSW has become increasingly popular and provides excellent alternative to conventional welding or riveting sheets of various metals. The paper present the results of research work on linear FSW joining magnesium alloys AZ31B of 0.5 mm in thickness. The study was conducted on properly adapted numerical controlled 3 axis milling machine using a own made tools and fastening device. The tool dimensions have been estimated in accordance with the algorithm shown in the literature [2]. All joints were made of end-to end (butt) configuration under different process parameters. The effect of selected technological parameters on the quality of the joint was analyzed. Produced butt joint have been subjected to a static tensile testing to identify mechanical features of the materials of joints compared to parent materials. Measurements of micro hardness HV in the plastically formed stir zone of joint and in the parent material have been carried out. Axial and radial welding forces in the joining region were recorded during the tests and their dependency from the welding parameters was studied . Based on results of strength tests the efficiency of joints for sheets of 0.5 mm in thicknesses oscillated up to 90% compared to the parent material. It has been found that for given parameters the correct, free of defects joints were obtained. The results suggests that FSW can be potentially applied to magnesium alloys.

In this study a new ceramics tools with different groove distributions were designed and manufactured in order to enrich technological storage of joining thinwall structures and obtain sound joint with high quality of Alclad AA2024-T3 alloy of 0.5 mm in thickness. Four types of tools were tested, without grooves, with 1, 2 and 6 grooves. The tools are made of two materials. The straight shank is made from tungsten carbide and tool body made from ceramics strengthened with whiskers. The influence of technological parameters on the strength of FSW joints was tested by the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) method. The least durable weld is produced by a tool without grooves. The single and double flute tool produces a good quality weld over a wide range of tool speeds. It has been shown that the grooves on the tool shoulder significantly affect the quality of the obtained FSW joint.

In this study a new ceramics tools with different groove distributions were designed and manufactured in order to enrich technological storage of joining thin-wall structures and obtain sound joint with high quality of alclad AA2024-T3 alloy of 0.5 mm in thickness. Four types of tools were tested, without grooves, with 1, 2 and 6 grooves. The tools are made of two materials. The straight shank is made from tungsten carbide and tool body made from ceramics strengthened with whiskers. The influence of technological parameters on the strength of FSW joints was tested by the RSM (Response Surface Methodology) and ANOVA (analysis of variance) method. The least durable weld is produced by a tool without grooves. The 1 and 2-flute tool produces a good quality weld over a wide range of tool speeds. It has been shown that the grooves on the tool shoulder significantly affect the quality of the obtained FSW joint.