Investigating and Optimizing Friction Stir Welding Parameters of AA6082 and AA5052 by Response Surface Method

Abstract

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a promising strategy for joining unique aluminum combinations because of its capacity to create excellent welds with insignificant deformities. FSW is a pollution-free welding process used for joining similar or dissimilar alloys. AA6082 T6 and AA5052 aluminum combinations were chosen for FSW due to their unique properties and applications. Mostly these alloys are used in many applications such as automobile, aerospace, shipbuilding, etc. In this research, a plan of trial approach was utilized, with 15 exploratory runs differing in the FSW boundaries as per foreordained levels. The outcomes showed that the FSW boundaries fundamentally affected the elasticity and hardness of the welded tests. A factual investigation involving relapse conditions uncovered the ideal boundary settings for accomplishing wanted weld quality.