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What are some common applications of friction stir welding?
Applications
- Shipbuilding and offshore. Friction stir welding was used to prefabricate the aluminium panels of the Super Liner Ogasawara at Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding.
- Aerospace.
- Automotive.
- Railways.
- Fabrication.
- Robotics.
- Personal computers.
- Joining of Aluminium 3D Printing Material.
What are the benefits of friction stir welding?
Benefits of Friction Stir Welding
- No need for filler wire or shielding gas.
- Expanded types of welds.
- Improved safety due to the absence of toxic fumes and molten splatter.
- Lower setup costs and less training.
- Great weld appearance and minimal under/over matching.
Which materials can be friction stir welded?
Materials Weldable by Friction Stir
- Aluminium.
- Magnesium.
- Copper and copper alloys.
- Hafnium and zirconium.
- Inconel and superalloys.
- Steel and ferrous alloys.
- Titanium.
- Dissimilar materials.
Which machine can be used for friction stir welding process?
conventional milling machine can be used for friction stir welding. The major applications of FSW in the field of aerospace, shipbuilding and automotive are also reported.
What are the limitations of friction stir welding?
Limitations / Disadvantages: Many times this welding process is slower than many other processes. Friction stir welding cannot make weld joints in which there is requirement of metal deposition. The initial cost of the FSW machine is too high. It is less flexible than manual and arc welding processes.
Which material is weldable by friction stir welding process?
Initially FSW was confined to relatively soft workpiece materials such as lead, zinc, magnesium and a range of aluminum alloys. More recently, copper, titanium, low carbon ferritic steel, alloy steels, stainless steels and nickel alloys have been welded.