Effect of active liquid cooling in friction stir welding on the formation of structure and properties of a 2024 aluminum alloy
摘要
The structure and properties of alloy 2024 formed during friction stir welding, assisted with three different water cooling techniques: (i) underwater welding with extra cooling of the tool by a water jet, (ii) cooling by still water, and (iii) water jet cooling, are explored. The structural changes due to extra cooling are studied. A number of various cooling techniques are assessed, including the water-filled bath, continuous-flow cooling, and their combinations. The results indicate that the combined cooling method yields the strongest joint.