Examination of Material Flow Characteristics in Friction Stir Welding

Authors

S. James Felsted, Brigham Young University
Dr. Tracey W. Nelson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

material flow, friction stir welding, material deformation

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Friction Stir Welding is a solid state joining process that makes possible the joining of materials that were previously difficult or impossible to weld. A closer examination of friction stir welding shows that welding occurs because of mechanical mixing, frictional heating, and forging. Welds are made on a conventional milling machine that powers a steel tool consisting of a shank, shoulder, and pin (1). This process is being investigated in order to better understand the interaction of the tool with the material and the nature of the material deformation.

Recommended Citation

Felsted, S. James and Nelson, Dr. Tracey W. (2013) "Examination of Material Flow Characteristics in Friction Stir Welding," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1997.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1997