Force feedback analysis: Friction stir welding of aluminium metal matrix composite

Olayinka O. Abegunde, Esther T. Akinlabi, Daniel M. Madyira

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Abstract

This paper presents the output response parameters (forces feedback, torque and heat input) during friction stir welding of aluminium. The welding was performed on an Intelligent Stir Welding for Industry and Research (I-STIR) Process Development System (PDS) using different rotational and transverse speeds while other input parameters like tool geometry, tilt angle and workpieces configuration were kept constant. The I-STIR FSW platform is capable of recording the force feedback and torque during the welding process and the heat input was calculated using a mathematical relationship. The study reveals the influence of the rotational and transverse speed on the pattern of the output feedback. The reinforcement ceramic particles added to the weld seam during welding also affected the output feedback.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWCE 2016 - World Congress on Engineering 2016
EditorsS. I. Ao, S. I. Ao, Len Gelman, S. I. Ao, Len Gelman, David W.L. Hukins, Andrew Hunter, Alexander M. Korsunsky
PublisherNewswood Limited
Pages1116-1121
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9789881404800
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventWorld Congress on Engineering 2016, WCE 2016 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 29 Jun 20161 Jul 2016

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science
Volume2224
ISSN (Print)2078-0958

Conference

ConferenceWorld Congress on Engineering 2016, WCE 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period29/06/161/07/16

Keywords

  • Force feedback
  • Friction stir welding
  • Heat input
  • Torque

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)

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