Tool Optimization of Friction Stir Processing of ZE41A Rare Earth Magnesium Alloys
Sailaja Aryavalli1, B. Ram Gopal Reddy2, G. Venkateswarlu3
1Sailaja Aryavalli, Research Scholar, Dept. of ME, University Engineering College, Acharya Nagarjuna University, India.
2B. Ram Gopal Reddy, Department of ME, RVR & JC College of Engineering, Guntur, A.P.
3G. Venkateswarlu, Department of ME, Sree Chaitanya College of Engineering, Karimnagar, TS.
Manuscript received on 02 March 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 08 March 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 July 2019 | PP: 6062-6066 | Volume-8 Issue-2, July 2019 | Retrieval Number: B3795078219/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B3795.078219
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Abstract: In this study, the effect of tool pin geometry on the microstructure and mechanical properties friction stir processed (FSP) specimens of ZE41 magnesium alloy were investigated. The four different tool pin profiles such as triangular, square, taper cylindrical and threaded taper cylindrical with process parameters of 1120 RPM, 25mm/min and tool tilt angle 10 were considered. Microstructures of the processed specimens are examined using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and the wear behavior was observed using pin on disk tribometer. The consequences show that the triangular tool pin produced defect free joints, finest microstructure, higher mechanical and wear properties.
Index Terms: ZE41 Mg Alloy, FSP, Tool Profiles, SEM.
Scope of the Article: Design Optimization of Structures