In the present research, friction stir welding (FSW) process was used for butt joining of pure copper plate to 316L stainless steel plate. Mechanical properties and microstructural characteristics of the joint were evaluated by microhardness and tensile tests as well as optical and scanning electron microscope (SEM). It was found that microstructure of the weld nugget (WN) has fine grains where...

In this report T-T-T diagram and CCT-Curve from austenitizing temperature 1200•Ž were researched and then effects of preheat temperatures and welding thermal cycle on properties of heat affected zone were clarified to investigate weldagility of 21/4 Cr-1Mo steel and also we carried out a restraind crack test to investigate crack sensitivity of the steel. The results of experiments are summarize...

Conventional assessment of welded joint impact toughness, as defined in relevant standards for welding procedure qualification is based on testing of real specimens taken from base metal, weld metal, and heat affected zone. Here particularly, testing of heat affected zone may become unreliable, mainly due to the welded joint configuration and placement of initial notch. In addition, from genera...