Effect of rotational speed on the microstructure and mechanical properties of rotary friction welded AISI 1018/AISI 1020 asymmetrical joints

Dhamothara Kannan Thirumalaikkannan; Sivaraj Paramasivam; Seeman Murugesan; Balasubramanian Visvalingam

doi:10.1515/mt-2022-0188

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Effect of rotational speed on the microstructure and mechanical properties of rotary friction welded AISI 1018/AISI 1020 asymmetrical joints

Dhamothara Kannan Thirumalaikkannan
Dhamothara Kannan Thirumalaikkannan was born in Tamilnadu, India on 15.11.1996, currently pursuing his Ph. D (Manufacturing Engineering) in the Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, India. He completed his B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) at E.G.S Pillay Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai, in 2017 and received his M.E. (Manufacturing Engineering) from E.G.S Pillay Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2019. He has presented his research articles in various national and international conferences. He has 3 years of research experience in the area of solid-state welding. His research interests include asymmetrical components manufacturing, mechanical testing, and the characterization of materials.
, Sivaraj Paramasivam , Seeman Murugesan and Balasubramanian Visvalingam

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Abstract

Asymmetrical joints (joining of the plate with rod) were joined using traditional fusion welding processes. However, the usage of unsuitable filler wire tends to lower weld penetration over the material surface, which also results in the attainment of hot or solidification cracks over the weld surface. To overcome these issues, solid-state welding processes are preferable. This study investigates the rotary friction welding (RFW) of AISI 1018 low carbon steel plate with AISI 1020 low carbon steel rod of asymmetrical joints. The friction welding process parameters such as rotational speed were taken as variable, and other parameters like friction pressure, forging pressure, friction time, and forging time were kept constant in this investigation. The impact of rotational speed on macrostructure, microstructure, and mechanical characteristics of joints such as microhardness, tensile strength, and fractography studies was analyzed. The fractured surface of the tensile specimen was examined through a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The maximum tensile strength of the joint about 452 MPa was observed. Maximum hardness at the weld interface was perceived at about 252Hv. Increasing rotational speed tends to increase the strength of the asymmetrical steel joints in rotary friction welding.

Keywords: asymmetrical joint; low carbon steels; mechanical properties; microstructural characteristics; rotary friction welding

Corresponding author: Dhamothara Kannan Thirumalaikkannan, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Centre for Materials Joining and Research (CEMAJOR), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, 608002, India, E-mail: tdhamotharakannan96@gmail.com

About the author

Dhamothara Kannan Thirumalaikkannan

Dhamothara Kannan Thirumalaikkannan was born in Tamilnadu, India on 15.11.1996, currently pursuing his Ph. D (Manufacturing Engineering) in the Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, India. He completed his B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) at E.G.S Pillay Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai, in 2017 and received his M.E. (Manufacturing Engineering) from E.G.S Pillay Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2019. He has presented his research articles in various national and international conferences. He has 3 years of research experience in the area of solid-state welding. His research interests include asymmetrical components manufacturing, mechanical testing, and the characterization of materials.

Acknowledgment

The first author express his gratitude to Centre for Materials Joining and Research (CEMAJOR), Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar, India, for their technical assistance.

Author contributions: All the authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this submitted manuscript and approved submission.
Research funding: None declared.
Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding this article.

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asymmetrical joint; low carbon steels; mechanical properties; microstructural characteristics; rotary friction welding