Optimisation of the Heterogeneous Joining Process of AlMg3 and X2CrNiMo17-12-2 Alloy by FSW Method

Abstract

This paper presents experimental investigations on the solid-state joint of 3 mm sheets of AlMg3 alloy with X2CrNiMo17-12-2 stainless steel. The study presents a dissimilar joint that was made in a solid state using a modified milling cutter. The study highlights the possibility of using this type of joint in a naval field. The paper presents all the steps of the joining process, from the technological parameters to the examination and numerical validation of the obtained specimens. A numerical model was defined in Abaqus, considering a Static analysis, and the results demonstrated a good similarity with a small discrepancy observed in the elastic range of the specimen behaviour. In the conclusions, this study will provide some recommendations for the optimisation of this joint and proposals for future studies; the idea for this study started from the dissimilar joints used in the naval field. The article also briefly presents some dissimilar joints made on the same milling machine and in the same laboratory.