Global and local mechanical properties and microstructure of bobbin tool friction-stir-welded Al-Li alloy

F. F. Wang, W. Y. Li, J. Shen, Z. H. Zhang, J. L. Li, J. F. Dos Santos

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Abstract

AA2198-T851 sheets were welded by bobbin tool friction stir welding using a rotational speed of 800 rpm and welding speed of 42 mm min-1. The microstructure and precipitates within the joint were characterised by transmission electron microscopy. The global and local mechanical behaviour was determined using a digital image correlation system. Specific attention was given to the relationship between the local microstructure and properties across the joint, which govern the global strength and ductility of the welds. A lower global elongation of the joint is caused by the premature strain localisation in the softened zone.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)479-483
Number of pages5
JournalScience and Technology of Welding and Joining
Volume21
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 Mar 2016

Keywords

  • Bobbin tool
  • Friction stir welding
  • Mechanical properties
  • Microstructure
  • Strain localisation

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