Q: I’m trying to use gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) without filler metal to join 6061-T6, and almost every weld I make cracks. What’s going on? A: A common aluminum alloy, 6061-T6 is welded every day ...

Q: Which filler wire is best for welding 6061-T6 aluminum, 5356 or 4043? A: Both are acceptable for welding 6061-T6, but each has advantages and disadvantages depending on the application. An aluminum ...

[100] Statistical Regression-based Modeling of Friction Stir Welding of AL7075 ...

1 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China 2 College of Mechanical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China 4) weakened reinforcement effect of SiC ...

Abstract: 6061 aluminum alloy is widely used in industry; the welds of this alloy require high quality and good strength. This work studies the effect of tool travel speed on the quality of preheated ...

This study is intended to present a straightforward and computationally efficient methodo-logy for optimizing the process parameters of friction stir welding (FSW) of 6061 aluminum alloy. In ...

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is an effective solid-state joining technique for dissimilar aluminum alloys, offering superior mechanical properties compared to conventional fusion welding methods. This ...