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Preliminary investigation of a novel process: synergetic double-sided probeless friction stir spot welding

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Synergetic double-sided probeless friction stir spot welding is a novel process proposed in this study, which is used to solve the contradiction between the improvement of metallurgical bonding and deterioration of hook defect. The effect of the coordinated movement of the tools on the joint formation was evaluated based on the coupled Eulerian-Lagrangian technique. By flexibly adjusting the welding parameters on both sides, the mechanical interlock caused by hook defect could be effectively regulated while significantly improving the metallurgical bonding, due to the enhancement of thermo-mechanical cycle along the thickness direction. According to the microstructure analysis, the interfacial evolution was ascribed to the combined effects of plastic deformation, material flow, atom diffusion, and recrystallization, as well as local abrasion. In addition, the microhardness profile exhibited a uniform distribution. Based on the above characteristics, the technology is expected to obtain higher strength joints, which will promote its applications in the manufacture fields.

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The authors would like to gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing [2019-QZ-01] and the National Natural Science Foundation of China [51875470].

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  1. State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Friction Welding Technologies, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, 710072, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China

    Q. Chu, W. Y. Li, Y. F. Zou, X. W. Yang, S. J. Hao & X. C. Liu

  2. Beijing TARAND New Materials Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100071, People’s Republic of China

    W. B. Wang

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Chu, Q., Li, W.Y., Zou, Y.F. et al. Preliminary investigation of a novel process: synergetic double-sided probeless friction stir spot welding. Weld World 65, 1441–1449 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-021-01106-2

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