Fig 1.
Experimentation plan.
Table 1.
Dimensions of FSW Tool.
Fig 2.
(a) 2D CAD model of tool (b) fabricated tool (c) tool pin geometry.
Fig 3.
Schematic of fixture.
Fig 4.
Fabricated Fixture with labelled view.
Fig 5.
(a) Data Acquisition System (b) Real time data collection.
Fig 6.
Experimental run of FSW on CNC milling machine.
Fig 7.
Experimental details.
Table 2.
Different characterization techniques and their uses.
Fig 8.
Stereo Microscopy Samples (a) ABS (800 rpm,10 mm/min) (b) ABS (1200 rpm,10 mm/min) (c) ABS (1200 rpm,20 mm/min) (d) PC (800 rpm,40 mm/min) (e) PC (1200 rpm,20 mm/min).
Fig 9.
SEM Samples of FSW Joints: (i) ABS (800 rpm,10 mm/min) [(a) Cross-sectional View, (b) 250X, (c)1000X} (ii) ABS (1200 rpm,10 mm/min) [(d) Cross-sectional View, (e) 250X, (f)1000X} (iii) ABS (1200 rpm,20 mm/min) [(g) Cross-sectional View, (h) 250X, (i)1000X} (iv) PC (800 rpm,40 mm/min) [(j) Cross-sectional View, (k) 250X, (l)1000X} (v) PC (1200 rpm,20 mm/min) [(m) Cross-sectional View, (n) 250X, (o)1000X}.
Fig 10.
Dog-bone specimens before tensile testing.
Fig 11.
Dog-bone specimens after tensile testing.
Fig 12.
Tensile Strength (MPa) of ABS Polymers at 800 and 1200 rpm.
Fig 13.
Tensile Strength (MPa) of PC Polymers at 800 rpm and 1200 rpm.
Fig 14.
Joint Efficiency (%) of ABS Polymers at 800 rpm and 1200 rpm.
Table 3.
Tensile strength and joint efficiency of ABS and PC welded samples.
Fig 15.
Joint Efficiency (%) of PC Polymers at 800 rpm and 1200 rpm.
Fig 16.
Hardness Profile of ABS Polymers at 800 and 1200 rpm.
Fig 17.
Hardness Profile of PC Polymers at 800 and 1200 rpm.
Table 4.
Average shore hardness values of ABS and PC welded samples.
Fig 18.
Maximum Axial Force values of ABS Polymers at 800 and 1200 rpm.
Fig 19.
Maximum Axial Force values of PC Polymers at 800 and 1200 rpm.