Review of research progress on aluminium–magnesium dissimilar friction stir welding. (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shah, L. H.; Othman, N. H.; Gerlich, A.
• Is Part Of: Science and technology of welding & joining. Volume 23:Number 3(2018)
• Page Start: 256
• Page End: 270
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Dissimilar welding -- aluminium -- magnesium -- friction stir welding -- joining -- intermetallic compound -- mechanical property -- microstructural property; Welding -- Periodicals; Joints (Engineering) -- Periodicals; Surfaces (Technology) -- Periodicals; 671.52
• DOI: 10.1080/13621718.2017.1370193
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-2936

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The paper critically assesses the research progress towards aluminium–magnesium dissimilar friction stir welding (FSW). First, the theoretical requirements are explored through the understanding of joining mechanism and heat generation in aluminium–magnesium FSW. Next, the observed trends in microstructural characterisation and mechanical properties are analysed. Finally, the effects of welding parameters and how it influences process variables and materials responses are discussed in detail, and several suggestions are made based on these discussions.