FSW Parameters

The tool material that can be used is PCBN or W-alloys

Ti-6Al-4V
2mm – 150 rpm, 100mm/min

3mm – 300 rpm, 75mm/min or 400 rpm, 50mm/min

(tilt angle equal to 2° and tool shoulder plunge depth of 0.2mm)

6mm – 280rpm, 100mm/min

TC4 titanium alloy/316L stainless steel FSW

1500 rpm
friction pressure of 150 MPa, upset pressure of
300 MPa, friction burn-off length of 3mm (the corresponding friction
time is 6 s) and forging time of 15 s

Alloy 718
0.05in Plunge Depth

100rpm, 50mm/min

304 SS
6.35mm – 400rpm, 75mm/min, 900lbf load control

Inconel 718
2.25mm – 500rpm, 50mm/min