A dimensionless correlation is developed based on Buckingham’s Pi-Theorem to estimate the temperature fields generated by the movement of a tool during the Friction Stir Welding of an aluminum alloy (6061-T6). Symmetrical thermocouple measurements are taken during a statistically designed experiment using different factor levels (RPM, Traverse, etc). Analytical comparison (using multivariate ANOVA) validates the predicted dimensionless correlation including the often-reported difference between the advancing versus retreating side of the Friction Stir Tool.
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Advanced Manufacturing
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