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The effect of process parameters (cycle time, tool speed and axial force) on the specimen temperature measured 2 mm away from the weld in spot friction welding (SFW) of Al 6111-T4 is investigated. The temperatures were correlated to the lap shear load. Results revealed that, to achieve a good joint strength with the maximum lap shear load >2˙5 kN, temperatures should be greater than a threshold value, which is 350°C at a location close to the SFW joint in this study. By studying the specimen macrographs, two internal weld geometric features based on the cross-section area were identified and correlated to the shear and mixed failure modes of the lap shear tested specimens. A model was developed and validated using experimental data of the cross section area of SFW joint with either shear or mixed mode fracture. The model predicts that the SFW joint strength is maximised at the transition region between the shear and mixed mode fracture.

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SPOT FRICTION WELDING LAP SHEAR LOAD TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

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Experimental study of joint performance in spot friction welding of 6111-T4 aluminium alloy

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