Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-3 | Issue-09 | 593-597
Original Research Article
Microstructure and Tensile Properties of Friction Stir Processed Al-Si Alloy
Samir Sani Abdulmalik, Rosli Ahmad, O Y Usman
Published : Sept. 30, 2018
Abstract
In this study, a solid state processing tool for microstructure modification and
material properties enhancement; friction stir processing (FSP) was applied on the
surface of as-cast Al-Si-Cu-Ni aluminium alloy. Samples were subjected to FSP using
fixed tool rotation speed 1400 rpm and traverse speed 42 mm/min, with tool angle tilted
3˚.The influence of the FSP on the microstructure and tensile properties of the cast AlSi-Cu-Ni alloy samples were studied. Microstructural evolution of the samples was
investigated using optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM),
tensile test carried out at 1 mm/min cross-head speed. The results showed that FSP
improved the tensile strength of the samples by decreasing particles size and porosity.
FSP improved the alloy strength by about 54%.