Novel solid state cladding of brass to steel plate by friction stir welding

Abstract

To use brass as a tribological material instead of Pb bronze, the feasibility of forming a lap joint of brass sheet on steel plate was investigated by using Friction Stir Welding, and it was proved that a lap joint with smooth surface and good joint strength was successfully made. Furthermore, the mechanism taking place at the lap joint of brass to steel was discussed by observing the interface.