Investigation into the effect of temper condition on friction stir weldability of AA6061 Al-alloy plates
KOVOVE MATERIALY-METALLIC MATERIALS, vol.51, no.3, pp.155-163, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 51 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.4149/km_2013_3_155
- Journal Name: KOVOVE MATERIALY-METALLIC MATERIALS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.155-163
- Keywords: Al-alloys, friction stir welding, mechanical properties, joint performance, temper condition
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Although Al-alloys have been widely applied in transportation industries in recent years owing to their low density and excellent formability properties, further advancement in welding of these alloys is a very critical issue for further increasing their use in practice. These alloys, which exhibit difficulties in fusion welding processes, particularly age-hardened grades, can be successfully joined by friction stir welding.