Optimization and Analysis of Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW) Parameters of Dissimilar Aluminum Alloy Joints by FE and ANN Methods

The quality of the refill friction stir spot welding (RFSSW) process is heavily dependent on the selected welding parameters that influence the resultant joint characteristics. Thermomechanical phenomena integral to the process were investigated using finite element (FE) analysis on two dissimilar m...

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Published inMaterials Vol. 17; no. 18; p. 4586
Main Authors Bîrsan, Dan Cătălin, Susac, Florin, Teodor, Virgil Gabriel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland MDPI AG 18.09.2024
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Summary:The quality of the refill friction stir spot welding (RFSSW) process is heavily dependent on the selected welding parameters that influence the resultant joint characteristics. Thermomechanical phenomena integral to the process were investigated using finite element (FE) analysis on two dissimilar materials. This FE analysis was subsequently validated through controlled experiments to ensure reliability. An artificial neural network (ANN) was employed to create a neural model based on an experimental setup involving 120 different sets of welding parameters. The parameters adjusted in the experimental plan included pin penetration depth, rotational speed, retention time, and positioning relative to material hardness. To assess the neural model's accuracy, outputs such as maximum temperature and normal stress at the end of the welding process were analyzed and validated by six data sets selected for their uniform distribution across the training domain.
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ISSN:1996-1944
1996-1944
DOI:10.3390/ma17184586