Comparison and evaluation of the complete production chain for friction stir welding - methods and a case study

Bergmann J.P. ,
Schurer R. ,
Luhn T. ,
et al

11th International Symposium

May 2016

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An investigation was undertaken into the efficiency and cost effectiveness of two process chains for the production of an AW-70xx aluminium alloy telescopic beam for a crane boom (length 8 m, sheet thickness 4 mm), and a comparison between friction stir welding and MIG/MAG welding procedures was carried out. Trials were performed with different pin geometries on AW 7020-T6 and AW 7003-T5 as butt welds and AW 6082-T6 as overlap welds. The influence of weld seam volume and travel speed was studied with respect to friction power, electrical power consumption and wall plug efficiency. Gas consumption, clamping process and filler material were also rated.

11th International Symposium, 17-19 May 2016, Session 2A: Applications I, Paper 04

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