Using torque sensitivity analysis in accessing Friction Stir Welding/Processing conditions

• Published in: Journal of materials processing technology Vol. 212; no. 10; pp. 2051 - 2057
• Main Authors: Leitão, C., Louro, R., Rodrigues, D.M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.10.2012
• Subjects: Dependent variables; Evolution; Friction stir processing; Friction stir welding; FSW; Materials properties; Process parameters; Sensitivity analysis; Torque; Welding; Welding parameters; Torque; FSW; Welding parameters; Materials properties
• ISSN: 0924-0136
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2012.05.009

► Strong influence of BM properties and plate thickness on welding and torque results. ► Torque evolution with processing conditions independent of BM characteristics. ► Torque evolution with processing conditions independent of plate's thickness. ► Strong influence of BM plastic properties on processing conditions. The use of Friction Stir Processing (FSP) techniques for the joining and/or transforming of metallic materials is being object of intensive research since the earliest development of the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology in 1991. Despite of this, an accurate understanding of the main welding/processing mechanisms and its relation with the process parameters is still missing. Current paper intends to provide some further insight on this subject by discussing the relations between processing parameters, classified as independent variables, and the corresponding welding results, classified as dependent variables, using torque sensitivity analysis. The relation between base materials properties, plate thickness, welding conditions and torque evolution were also explored, which constitutes a novelty relative to the previous studies on this subject.