Multi-weld Quality Optimization of Friction Stir Welding for Aluminium Flange Using the Grey-based Taguchi Method

• Autorzy: Ibrahim Sabry , Mohamed Elwakil
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Friction stir welding (FSW) is gaining traction as a preferred technique due to its potential to reduce heat input and enhance the mechanical properties of welded joints. However, the path to commercializing FSW for flange joints is not without challenges. Two primary obstacles are the complexity of the welding path and the intricate design requirements for the fixtures. These factors contribute to the difficulty in determining the ideal weld settings and process parameters, which are critical for achieving optimal results. The current study addresses these challenges by applying FSW to flange joints using custom-engineered fixtures. These fixtures are meticulously designed to hold the pipes and plates securely during the welding process. The focus of the research is on optimizing the multi-performance characteristics of FSW for Al 6063 flange joints through the hybrid Grey-based Taguchi method. The integrity of the weld joint is assessed by examining various mechanical properties within the weld zone, including rotation speed, travel speed, tool profile, and shoulder diameter. The study identifies the optimal parameter settings for the FSW process: a rotation speed of 3000 rpm, a travel speed of 3 mm/min2, a shoulder diameter of 20 mm, and a conical tool profile. Under these ideal conditions, the welded material exhibited a tensile strength of 170.169 MPa, a hardness of 63.7709 HV, and a corrosion rate of 0.022 mm/year. These findings underscore the effectiveness of the optimized FSW process in producing robust and durable flange joints(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

PL

Przemysł stalowy

EN

Steel industry

• Czasopismo: Management and Production Engineering Review
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: 15
• Numer: nr 2
• Strony: 42-56

Twórcy

autor

Ibrahim Sabry

• Department of Mechanical Engineering, Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, Benha

autor

Mohamed Elwakil

• Department of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt

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DOI

10.24425/mper.2024.151129