Effect of friction stir processing on the electrical resistivity of AA 6082

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Abstract

The effect of friction stir processing on the electrical resistivity of aluminium alloy (AA6082) is characterised and reported in this paper. The AA 6082 aluminium alloy was friction stir processed at three rotational speeds of 1500, 2500 and 3500 rpm and three different traverse speeds of 50, 150 and 250 mm/min. The processed samples were characterised by optical microscopy and electrical resistivity measurements. Optical microscopy showed a decrease in the grain size of the processed metal compared to the base metal. The electrical resistivity measurements showed that the resistivity of the processed samples is higher compared to the base material.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE AFRICON 2013
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781467359405
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventIEEE AFRICON 2013 - Pointe-Aux-Piments, Mauritius
Duration: 9 Sept 201312 Sept 2013

Publication series

NameIEEE AFRICON Conference
ISSN (Print)2153-0025
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0033

Conference

ConferenceIEEE AFRICON 2013
Country/TerritoryMauritius
CityPointe-Aux-Piments
Period9/09/1312/09/13

Keywords

  • AA 6082 aluminium alloy
  • Friction stir processing
  • Optical microscopy
  • electrical resistivity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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