Experimental study on manufacturing of bi-metal sandwiches with aluminum foam core and copper layers using friction stir welding

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.

2 Associate Prof. of Mechanical Engineering/University of Birjand

3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract

Metal sandwiches are a new class of ultra-lightweight materials made from a porous metal core and two outer metal plates. High strength and high energy absorption capacity, resistance to heat, and also fast and inexpensive recyclability make these materials ideal for use in many industries including automotive, aerospace, oil, energy and construction industries. Considering the advantages of friction stir welding, the connection of these plates using this welding technology can be used industries for welding of bimetal sandwiches. In this research, feasibility of using frictional stir welding to prepare metal sandwiches with a core of aluminum foams and copper covers was investigated. The investigated parameters were tool rotational speed, in three levels of 2000, 2500 and 3000 rpm, and tilt angle in two levels of 5 and 7 degree. The cross-sections of the joints were investigated for weld quality which confirmed a successful joining. Tensile tests were carried out to evaluate the joint strength. It was concluded that the effect of tool rotational speed on the weld strength is much higher than the effect of tilt angle and has a reverse relation with tensile strength. The best strength which was 18.8 MPa was obtained with a tool rotational speed of 2000 rpm and a tilt angle of 5 degree.

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Iranian Journal of Manufacturing Engineering
Volume 7, Issue 12
February 2021
Pages 1-9

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