Welding parameters optimization during plunging and dwelling phase of FSW 2219 aluminum alloy thick plate

Abstract

The in uence of welding parameters on temperature distribution in plunging and dwelling phase of friction stir welding (FSW) medium thickness 2219 aluminum alloy is blank. Improper selection of welding parameters will result in uneven temperature distribution along the thickness of the weldment, which will lead to welding defects and ultimately affect the mechanical properties of the weldment. To realize the prediction of temperature distribution and achieve the optimization of welding parameters, a simulation model of FSW 18mm thick 2219 aluminum alloy is built based on DEFORM. The validity of the simulation model is veri ed by temperature measurement experiments. With the minimum temperature difference in the core area of the weldment as target value, and weldable temperature range of 2219 aluminum alloy as constraint conditions, orthogonal experiments are conducted considering the rotational speed, the press amount, the tool tilt angle, the plunging traverse speed and the dwelling time.The results of variance analysis show that the rotational speed and the dwelling time are signi cant factors affecting temperature eld during plunging and dwelling phase. Through single factor simulation, the welding parameters in plunging and dwelling phase are optimized. This study provides a reference for realizing high-quality welding of a heavy rocket fuel tank.

A Review on Friction Stir Welding/Processing: Numerical Modeling

“…Lu et al [223] utilized the DEFORM software to create a simulation process model for FSW of 18 mm thick 2219 aluminum alloy. This model enabled them to accurately predict the temperature distribution and optimize the welding parameters.…”