Friction stir welding of magnesium alloy AZ31B to aluminium alloy 5083

• Published in: Science and technology of welding and joining Vol. 8; no. 6; pp. 462 - 464
• Main Authors: McLean, A. A., Powell, G. L. F., Brown, I. H., Linton, V. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England Taylor & Francis 01.12.2003; SAGE Publications; Maney
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Exact sciences and technology; Joining, thermal cutting: metallurgical aspects; Metals. Metallurgy; Welding; Welding metallurgy; Magnesium base alloys; Aluminium base alloys; Welding; Intermetallic compound; Property structure relationship; Friction welding; Experimental study; Microstructure; Interface; Dissimilar metals; Solidification

A preliminary investigation has been carried out into the application of friction stir welding for joining a magnesium alloy to an aluminium alloy. The work has shown that liquation during the welding process can lead to the formation of a brittle intermetallic at the joint interface. This intermeta...