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Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance study of dissimilar metal thin sheet friction stir welded joints
- 1 Chongqing Jiaotong University
- 2 Chongqing Mingfeng Construction Engineering Technology Consulting Co., Ltd
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Abstract
This study employs friction stir welding (FSW) technology to achieve the butt welding of 2mm thick 1060 aluminum and T2 copper. The research investigates the macroscopic formation, tensile properties, microhardness, and electrochemical corrosion behavior of the welded joints. The results indicate that the welded joints exhibit excellent formation, with a tensile strength reaching 84.76% of that of the 1060 aluminum material. Well-formed welded joints can be obtained by controlling the rotation speed and welding speed within a certain range. However, the rotation speed has a more significant impact on the microhardness in the weld zone. The corrosion potential of T2 copper is higher than that of 1060 aluminum, forming a macroscopic galvanic couple between the two materials. The corrosion potential of the welded joint falls between that of T2 copper and 1060 aluminum.
Keywords
Friction Stir Welding, Copper-Aluminum Dissimilar Metals, Electrochemical Corrosion
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Chen,Y.;Chen,J. (2024). Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance study of dissimilar metal thin sheet friction stir welded joints. Advances in Engineering Innovation,6,21-31.
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