Microstructure and mechanical properties of friction stir weld of dissimilar AZ31-O magnesium alloy to 6061-T6 aluminum alloy |
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Authors: | Alireza MASOUDIAN Arvin TAHAEI Atefeh SHAKIBA Fariborz SHARIFIANJAZI Jamshid Aghazadeh MOHANDESI |
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Affiliation: | Mining and Metallurgical Engineering Department, Amirkabir University of Technology, P. O. Box 15875 4413, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: | Dissimilar friction stir welding between AZ31-O Mg and 6061-T6 Al alloys was investigated. 3 mm thick plates of aluminum and magnesium were used. Friction stir welding operations were performed at different rotation and travel speeds. The rotation speeds varied from 600 to 1400 r/min, and the travel speed varied from 20 to 60 mm/min. Defect-free weld was obtained with a rotation speed of 1000 r/min and travel speed of 40 mm/min. Metallographic studies showed that the grain size in the stir zone is much finer than that in the base metals. Complex flow pattern was formed in the stir zone. Microhardness measurement revealed an uneven distribution in the stir zone. Tensile test results indicated that the tensile strength of the welded specimen is about 76% of AZ31 Mg alloy and 60% of the 6061 Al alloy in tensile strength. SEM fracture surface image of the welded specimen indicated that the welded specimen failed through brittle-mode fracture. |
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Keywords: | dissimilar frictions stir welding AZ31-O Mg Alloy 6061 Al alloy microstructure mechanical properties |
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