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Development of FSW Process for Steel Assemble to Shipbuilding and Offshore Structure
Takeshi SHINODA, Hiroyuki TAKEGAMI,
Department of Material Science and Engineering, Nagoya University
Nagoya, JAPAN
ABSTRACT
To increase the use of FSW, we are developing processes applicable to
steel assembles for shipbuilding and offshore structure. The welding
process was optimized using a combination of operating parameters
and tool geometries. In order to obtain complete penetration, two-pass
welding of butt joints was carried out from both sides of 12 mm thick
mild steel plates. We investigated the mechanical properties of these
FSW joints. The hardened areas were observed in welded metal at the
butt joint. Tensile strength tests resulted in the base material being
broken when the welding was performed on both sides using optimum
parameters.
INTRODUCTION
Recently friction stir welding (FSW) has been applied in several areas
such as railroad vehicles, airplanes and cars. While these applications
have been well accepted, commercial application is limited to lower
temperature materials such as aluminum alloys. Also in the area of
shipbuilding and offshore structure, FSW is being applied to only the
portion of the high-speed passenger ship made of aluminum alloy.
Restraint Points
300
12
25
280
Weld Line
75
Tack Welding
In this study basic welding experiments were carried out using mild
steel where it is comparatively easy to apply FSW. After welding, the
mechanical properties of the weld joints were investigated.
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE
We performed a preliminary study on tool shapes and welding
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