Abstract
The applicability of friction stir welding to hot rolled sheet of commercial magnesium alloy AZ31 plates has been investigated. Friction stir weld joint showed mechanical strength comparable to that of base material, though the ductility remained at one half of that of the latter. The results are consistent with the microstructure which is characterized by a fine grained bond layer bounded by intermediate grained base metals. It is found that both anodizing treatment and insertion of aluminum foil between batting faces do not degrade the joint properties at all. The results suggest that friction stir welding can be potentially applied to magnesium alloy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 383-387 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 Dec 1 |
| Event | Magnesium Technology 2000 - Nashville, TN, United States Duration: 2000 Mar 12 → 2000 Mar 16 |
Conference
| Conference | Magnesium Technology 2000 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Nashville, TN |
| Period | 00/3/12 → 00/3/16 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Metals and Alloys