Design and Optimization of Friction Stir Welding of Al-Cu BUTT Joint Configuration using Taguchi Method
- Title
- Design and Optimization of Friction Stir Welding of Al-Cu BUTT Joint Configuration using Taguchi Method
- Creator
- Pratap Kumar J.; Raj A.; Ramesha K.; Rout I.S.
- Description
- Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid-state welding technique in which the joint quality was predominantly subjected to heat formation throughout the metal welding process. The weld joint produced from FSW was better than the other fusion welding process. In this research, the base plates AA6101 and C11000 of 5 mm thickness were joined using the hardened oil-hardened non-shrinkable steel(OHNS) tool by the FSW method. The design of experiment (DOE) was used to optimize the input parameters such as tool rotational speed (rpm), feed rate (mm/min), and tool pin offset (mm) on output parameter ultimate tensile strength (UTS). The design of experiment (DOE) was carried out by employing a Taguchi L9 orthogonal array, three factors, and three levels for obtaining a quality joint with good strength. The results of nine trial runs from the Taguchi experimental approach were formulated and analyzed using the statistical tool analysis of variance (ANOVA) using MINITAB 19 software. ANOVA analysis was employed to find the contribution of the input parameters toward the output. The optimized input process parameters will help to create effective weld joints. This study revealed that tool pin offset towards softer metal at medium tool rotational speed would create joints with the highest UTS. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was applied to investigate the structural changes in the FSW of Al-Cu joints. 2022, Books and Journals Private Ltd.. All rights reserved.
- Source
- Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, Vol-70, No. 8, pp. 471-479.
- Date
- 2022-01-01
- Publisher
- Books and Journals Private Ltd.
- Subject
- ANOVA; Friction stir welding; Hardened OHNS steel tool; Taguchi L9 orthogonal array; tool pin offset
- Coverage
- Pratap Kumar J., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560074, India; Raj A., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560074, India; Ramesha K., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560074, India; Rout I.S., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560074, India
- Rights
- All Open Access; Hybrid Gold Open Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 222755; CODEN: JMMFA
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Pratap Kumar J.; Raj A.; Ramesha K.; Rout I.S., “Design and Optimization of Friction Stir Welding of Al-Cu BUTT Joint Configuration using Taguchi Method,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 24, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/14965.