Review Paper on Friction Stir Welding and Metal Inert Gas Welding of Aluminium Alloys

  • Yogita Sharma, Dr. kanwal Jit Singh, Hitesh Vasudev

Abstract

Objective: Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a relatively new solid state welding technique for similar and
dissimilar materials, especially on current interest with aluminum alloys. The Friction Stir Welding is
continuous process involving plunging a portion a rotating tool that is specially shaped between the
butting faces of a joint. The relative motion between the substrate and the tool produces frictional heat
creating a plasticized area around the portion of the tool that has been immersed (Thomas, 1991). This
process employs a non-consumable rotating tool which consists of a pin that extends below a shoulder
which is forced into the adjacent mating edges. Welding is a manufacturing process, which is carried out
by joining two similar and dissimilar metals. MIG welding is one of the mostly used method in industry.
This review paper is based on the experimental analysis of MIG welding of aluminum alloy and
comparison of MIG welding of aluminum alloy with FSW and MIG welding. Methods/Analysis: The
Friction Stir Welding of aluminum alloys are reviewed on this paper. The basic principles of FSW are
described, followed by process parameters study which affects the weld strength.
Findings: The microstructure and the likelihood of defects also reviewed. Tensile strength properties
attained with different process parameters are discussed. Conclusion/Application: It is demonstrated
that FSW of aluminum alloy is becoming an emerging technology with numerous commercial
applications. This review concludes with recommendations for future research directions

Published
2020-04-13
How to Cite
Yogita Sharma, Dr. kanwal Jit Singh, Hitesh Vasudev. (2020). Review Paper on Friction Stir Welding and Metal Inert Gas Welding of Aluminium Alloys. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(8s), 3341-3348. Retrieved from http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJAST/article/view/16597