Dissimilar Friction Stir Welding Between Polymers and Aluminum Alloys
MENG Xiangchen1 , CAO Bingqi1 , LI Yulong 2 , GU Chen 3 , WAN Long 1 , HUANG Yongxian1
(1. State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001,China; 2. Beijing Institute of Space Launch Technology, Beijing 100076,China; 3. Capital Aerospace Machinery Co., Ltd., Beijing 100076,China)
Abstract:The heterogeneous structures between polymers/polymer matrix composites and aluminum alloys can fulfill the desired requirements in structural properties and lightweight design. Friction stir welding (FSW) is a solid state welding technique characterized by low temperature and severe plastic deformation, which cannot be influenced by crystal structures, physical and chemical properties FSW can realize high-quality joining between polymers and aluminum alloys. Aiming at welding parameter optimization, joint formation, defect types and causes, strength improvement and so on, the current progress of FSW between polymers and aluminum alloys was reviewed. Meanwhile the future outlooks and engineering application were further prospected.