The Effect of Underwater Friction Stir Welding (UFSW) Process Parameters on AA5083 Aluminium on Joint Tensile Strength and Microstructure
Pengaruh Parameter Proses Underwater Friction Stir Welding (UFSW) pada Aluminium AA5083 terhadap Kekuatan Tarik Sambungan dan Mikrostruktur
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https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.10045Keywords:
fracture mechanism, Taguchi, metallography, water coolingAbstract
Advances in manufacturing technology demand joining methods capable of producing high-quality joints with effective heat input control, particularly in aluminium alloys that are sensitive to thermal cycles. This study aims to evaluate the effect of process parameter variations on the quality of solid-state welded joints in water-cooled media. The research method was conducted experimentally using an orthogonal L9(34) experimental design, where the parameters varied included tool rotation speed, welding speed, tool angle, and cooling medium temperature. Mechanical testing was carried out through tensile testing, while material structure characterisation was performed using metallographic observation and fractographic analysis to identify the failure mechanism of the joints. The results showed that the optimal combination of process parameters produced homogeneous plastic material flow, finer grain structure, and improved mechanical performance of the joints. Cooling by water proved to be effective in suppressing grain growth and reducing defects caused by excessive heat.
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