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Experimental investigation of the influence of the FSW plunge processing parameters on the maximum generated force and torque

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The paper presents the results of an experimental investigation, done on the friction stir welding (FSW) plunging stage. Previous research works showed that the axial force and torque generated during this stage were characteristic for a static qualification of a FSW machine. Therefore, the investigation objectives are to better understand the relation between the processing parameters and the forces and torque generated. One of the goals is to find a way to reduce the maximum axial force and torque occurring at the end of the plunging stage in order to allow the use of a flexible FSW machine. Thus, the influence of the main plunge processing parameters on the maximum axial force and torque are analysed. In fact, forces and torque responses can be influenced by the processing parameter. At the end, a diagram presenting the maximum axial force and torque according to the processing parameters is presented. It is an interesting way to present the experimental results. This kind of representation can be useful for the processing parameters choice. They can be chosen according to the force and torque responses and consequently to the FSW machine capacities.

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  1. Arts et Metiers ParisTech, LCFC, 4 Rue Augustin Fresnel, 57078, Metz, France

    Sandra Zimmer, Laurent Langlois & Régis Bigot

  2. Institut de Soudure, FSW Center, 2-4 rue Pilâtre de Rozier, 57420, Goin, France

    Julien Laye

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Zimmer, S., Langlois, L., Laye, J. et al. Experimental investigation of the influence of the FSW plunge processing parameters on the maximum generated force and torque. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 47, 201–215 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-009-2188-3

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