NTL Record

Title Evaluation of Friction Stir Weld Process and Properties for Aircraft Application
Record ID 44824
Corporate Creator Wichita State University
Corporate
Contributor
Joint Advanced Materials & Structures Center of Excellence; Federal Aviation Administration
Publisher Joint Advanced Materials & Structures Center of Excellence
Publication Date 20110203
Language English
Abstract It has been demonstrated that a number of different tool designs can be used to produce a sound friction stir welded joint in 0.250-in. 2024-T351. These results are in reasonable agreement with reported results for 2024-T3 in a range of thicknesses. This is not to suggest that one tool may not provide any particular advantage over another in terms of productivity, fatigue, etc. For allowables or a performance specification, it is unnecessary to define exact tool geometries. Tool geometries would be found in the weld process specifications of individual suppliers or producers, but should not be a requirement to meet performance goals.
Rosap ID dot:36487
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/36487
TRT Terms Aircraft; Evaluation and assessment; Friction; Mechanical properties; Welding
General Subjects Aviation; Maintenance and Preservation; Vehicles and Equipment; Research Hub
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Resource type Presentations
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/44000/44800/44824/dot_36487_DS120180816.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository