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Dissimilar friction stir welding between polycarbonate and AA 7075 aluminum alloy

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International Journal of Materials Research
From the journal International Journal of Materials Research Volume 106 Issue 3

Abstract

In this paper, the effects of process parameters, such as the tool rotational and traverse speeds, on temperature evolution and the microstructural and mechanical properties of dissimilar friction stir welding between 3 mm thick AA 7075 aluminum alloy and polycarbonate (PC) plates were investigated. The tool rotational and traverse speeds were varied from 3000 to 3500 rpm and 50 to 150 mm min−1, respectively. The joint fabricated at 3250 rpm and 100 mm min−1 yielded a highest tensile load of 586 N. Microstructural analysis of the stir zone revealed an interlock phenomenon, the transportation of AA 7075 in polycarbonate, and the absence of ceramic-type (carbide, hydride or oxide) compounds. Microhardness (HV) measurement on the weld zone showed an uneven distribution due to the complicated microstructure of the welded joint. The maximum temperatures of 164°C and 66°C were obtained at 3250 rpm and 100 mm min−1 at a distance of 5 mm away from the welding centerline in the AA 7075 and PC side, respectively.

Keywords: Friction stir welding; AA 7075; Polycarbonate; Mechanical interlocking
* Correspondence address, Raza Moshwan, Centre of Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing (AMMP Centre), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tel.: +603-79677633, Fax: +603-79677669, E-mail: ,

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Received: 2014-08-05
Accepted: 2014-10-21
Published Online: 2015-03-12
Published in Print: 2015-03-11

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Keywords for this article
Friction stir welding; AA 7075; Polycarbonate; Mechanical interlocking

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