Optimization of friction stir welding parameters for improved corrosion resistance of AA2219 aluminum alloy joints

The aluminium alloy AA2219 (Al–Cu–Mg alloy) is widely used in the fabrication of lightweight structures with high strength-to-weight ratio and good corrosion resistance. Welding is main fabrication method of AA2219 alloy for manufacturing various engineering components. Friction stir welding (FSW) i...

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Main Authors: G. Rambabu, D. Balaji Naik, C.H. Venkata Rao, K. Srinivasa Rao, G. Madhusudan Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2015-12-01
Series:Defence Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214914715000355