Investigation on Impact Strength of Friction Stud Welded AA6061-B4C Composite/AISI 1030 Steel Joints in Inert Gas Atmosphere

A more contemporary variation of the friction welding procedure, stud welding, is promising for military, space, automotive and naval applications. The joining steel/aluminium matrix composite joints has been crucial in many these In all applications, strength dissimilar joint a critical consideration. Heat-affected zones arise because heterogeneous temperature distribution change thermal characteristics, which weaken between different materials. presence oxygen weld interfacial region detrimental to its integrity. Hence, new method that can strengthen adopted current work. stud-welding machine, an additional set up integrated providing inert atmospheric condition during process. Microstructural analysis shows atmosphere helpful get rid at interface it increases efficiency. results show impact AA6061-B4C composite/AISI 1030 steel tends increase argon from 14% 28%.