Evaluating the Effect of Process Parameters on FSP of Al5083 Alloy Using ANSYS

Abstract

Friction stir processing (FSP), compared to other solid-state processing methods, is a one-step process that attains refinement and homogeneity in its Microstructure. The complex configuration of various kinds of welds in FSP and their 3-D (three-dimensional) nature makes it tough to develop an overall system of ruling equations for theoretically analysing the functioning of the friction stir processed materials. The experimental trials are usually expensive and time-consuming. These hurdles can be overcome often by doing numerical analysis. The mechanical and microstructural characteristics of the Stir-Zone can be precisely supervised by enhancing the parameters of tool design, material properties, parameters of friction stir processing, and active heating and cooling. In this study, the significance of process parameters during FSP of Aluminium 5083 and the role of numerical analysis using ANSYS Workbench in the prediction of material behaviour have been discussed.