An investigation into joining of austenitic‐stainless steels (AISI 304) with friction welding
Abstract
Purpose
Aims to determine if friction welding is suitable for welding austenitic stainless steel (AISI 304)
Design/methodology/approach
Uses an experimental continuous drive friction welding set‐up. Determined the strength, hardness and microstructure of the joined parts.
Findings
Finds that the joint strengths are 96 per cent of those of the base metals with no significant hardening.
Practical implications
Friction welding is an appropriate joining method for austenitic stainless steel (AISI 304).
Originality/value
Aids in understanding appropriate uses of friction welding for joining stainless steel.
Keywords
Citation
Sahin, M. (2005), "An investigation into joining of austenitic‐stainless steels (AISI 304) with friction welding", Assembly Automation, Vol. 25 No. 2, pp. 140-145. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150510590505
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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