Experimental investigation on the weldability of wood-plastic composites by friction stir welding using a self-reacting double-stationary shoulder tool
In this study, the weldability of wood–plastic composites (comprising 50 % wood flour and 50 % low-density polyethylene) was examined using an innovative self-reacting friction stir welding tool featuring a double-stationary shoulder design. The tool, made from hardened K340 Isodur tool steel with a...
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| description | In this study, the weldability of wood–plastic composites (comprising 50 % wood flour and 50 % low-density polyethylene) was examined using an innovative self-reacting friction stir welding tool featuring a double-stationary shoulder design. The tool, made from hardened K340 Isodur tool steel with a hardness of 60 HRc, was tested by varying the tool rotational speed (600 to 2200 rpm) and linear welding speed (0.2 to 0.6 mm/s) across five different Revolutions Per Distance (RPD) values, which measure energy input per unit length. The visual appearance, macrostructure, and mechanical properties of the welded specimens were assessed. A statistical regression equation was developed to relate the RPD and rotational speed to the relative flexural strength of the specimens. The tool design produced high-quality welds with a uniform welding nugget and minimal defects. The relative flexural strength values for the samples ranged from 62.85 % to 99.18 % in the entry region and 66.64 % to 92.14 % in the exit region. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4f83f42bd2124562b7a195ea72e1d4392025-08-20T02:34:40ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302024-12-012410344610.1016/j.rineng.2024.103446Experimental investigation on the weldability of wood-plastic composites by friction stir welding using a self-reacting double-stationary shoulder toolMohamad Elmiligy0Ahmed M. El-Kassas1Ammar H. Elsheikh2Department of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, EgyptDepartment of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, EgyptDepartment of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt; Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt; Corresponding author.In this study, the weldability of wood–plastic composites (comprising 50 % wood flour and 50 % low-density polyethylene) was examined using an innovative self-reacting friction stir welding tool featuring a double-stationary shoulder design. The tool, made from hardened K340 Isodur tool steel with a hardness of 60 HRc, was tested by varying the tool rotational speed (600 to 2200 rpm) and linear welding speed (0.2 to 0.6 mm/s) across five different Revolutions Per Distance (RPD) values, which measure energy input per unit length. The visual appearance, macrostructure, and mechanical properties of the welded specimens were assessed. A statistical regression equation was developed to relate the RPD and rotational speed to the relative flexural strength of the specimens. The tool design produced high-quality welds with a uniform welding nugget and minimal defects. The relative flexural strength values for the samples ranged from 62.85 % to 99.18 % in the entry region and 66.64 % to 92.14 % in the exit region.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024016980Friction stir weldingWood plastic compositesLow-density polyethylenePolymersPlasticsWelding |
| spellingShingle | Mohamad Elmiligy Ahmed M. El-Kassas Ammar H. Elsheikh Experimental investigation on the weldability of wood-plastic composites by friction stir welding using a self-reacting double-stationary shoulder tool Results in Engineering Friction stir welding Wood plastic composites Low-density polyethylene Polymers Plastics Welding |
| title | Experimental investigation on the weldability of wood-plastic composites by friction stir welding using a self-reacting double-stationary shoulder tool |
| title_full | Experimental investigation on the weldability of wood-plastic composites by friction stir welding using a self-reacting double-stationary shoulder tool |
| title_fullStr | Experimental investigation on the weldability of wood-plastic composites by friction stir welding using a self-reacting double-stationary shoulder tool |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experimental investigation on the weldability of wood-plastic composites by friction stir welding using a self-reacting double-stationary shoulder tool |
| title_short | Experimental investigation on the weldability of wood-plastic composites by friction stir welding using a self-reacting double-stationary shoulder tool |
| title_sort | experimental investigation on the weldability of wood plastic composites by friction stir welding using a self reacting double stationary shoulder tool |
| topic | Friction stir welding Wood plastic composites Low-density polyethylene Polymers Plastics Welding |
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