A Review: Dissimilar Material Joining of Metal to Polymer Using Friction Stir Welding (FSW)

Author(s):

Anjal R. Patel , LDRP-ITR; Harikrishna G. Rana, LDRP-ITR; Chirag G. Dalwadi, LDRP-ITR

Keywords:

Friction stir welding (FSW; Dissimilar materials; Polycarbonate (PC); high density polyethylene (HDPE); Aluminium Alloy (AA)

Abstract:

Techniques for joining of lightweight dissimilar materials, particularly metals and polymers, are becoming increasingly important in the manufacturing of hybrid structures and components for engineering applications. The recent trend is towards lightweight construction in the aerospace and automotive industries, which has led to increased requirement in lightweight metallic and non-metallic materials with the aim of achieving specifically optimized versatility. Hence, suitable joining methods are necessary, in order to reliably join these dissimilar materials and to integrate them in engineering structures. Understanding of the various joining technologies that exist for multi-material, metal-to-metal, polymer-to-polymer, and metal-to-polymer hybrid structures is consequently becomes important. The objective of current study is to examine and summarize information and results from previous research and investigations on friction stir welding (FSW) for joining dissimilar materials. The findings presented serve to further understanding of the FSW advantages over other convectional processes and optimization of processes for metal-to-metal, polymer-to-polymer and metal-to-polymer hybrid joints.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV2I10231
Published in	:	Volume : 2, Issue : 10
Publication Date	:	01/05/2016
Page(s)	:	702-706

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