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Optimization of the Processing Parameters of Pulsed TIG Welding for the

Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Welds in AZ31 Magnesium Alloy
R.A. Khosroshahi

A.R. Abrahimi

A.R. Amir khani

Abstract

In this research, Taguchi method with the orthogonal array of L9 (34) was used in order to optimize the
parameters of pulsed TIG welding for obtaining the optimum mechanical properties (UTS) in AZ31
Magnesium alloy Weldments. For this reason, the main parameters of pulsed TIG welding including the
peak current (80-120 A), the base current(20-40 A), the pulse ferequency (1.6-5 Hz), and the welding
speed (200-300 mm/min) were investigated in three levels with the same duty cycle. Then, the effect of
each parameter on the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of the alloy was evaluated. In addition, in order to
choose a proper set of parameters, the results were examined by varience analysis method (ANOVA).
Exprements were conducted to confirm the results. The results were found to have a good agreement with
the predicted results. Microstructures of all the welds were studied, and their relations with the
mechanical properties were evaluated.
Key Words Pulsed TIG Welding, Taguchi Method, AZ 31 Magnesium Alloy, Mechanical Properties.

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