The Paton Welding Journal, 2011, №10



2011 №10 (01)

2011 №10 (03)

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The Paton Welding Journal, 2011, #10, 5-9 pages  

RESISTANCE OF WELDS ON THIN-SHEET ALUMINIUM ALLOYS TO INITIATION AND PROPAGATION OF SERVICE CRACKS

A.G. POKLYATSKY

E.O. Paton Electric Welding Institute, NASU, Kiev, Ukraine
 
 
Abstract
Resistance friction stir and TIG welds on ductile low aluminium alloys and high-strength multi-component aluminium alloys 1.8 mm thick to initiation and propagation of cracks was determined by subjecting specimens comprising stress raisers to tension. It was shown that the welds made without metal melting have a higher resistance to service cracks.
 
 
Keywords: friction stir welding, TIG welding, thin-sheet aluminium alloys, service cracks
 
 
Received:                ??.??.??
Published:               28.10.11
 
 
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