2219 aluminum alloys welding joints were prepared by Friction stir welding (FSW) and Variable polarity plasma arc welding (VPPAW).The microstructure of joints was characterized by means of OM,SEM,and EDX.Microhardness...2219 aluminum alloys welding joints were prepared by Friction stir welding (FSW) and Variable polarity plasma arc welding (VPPAW).The microstructure of joints was characterized by means of OM,SEM,and EDX.Microhardness measurements was performed to differentiate the joint zones and to evaluate the symmetry level of the joints with the help of nano-indentation experiment.The dissymmetry of microstructure and mechanical properties was found both in FSW joint and VPPAW joint.The dissymmetry in FSW joint can not be suppressed due to the nature of the mixing head,but the symmetry and satisfactory welding joint can be obtained by changing the working pattern of VPPAW.展开更多
文摘2219 aluminum alloys welding joints were prepared by Friction stir welding (FSW) and Variable polarity plasma arc welding (VPPAW).The microstructure of joints was characterized by means of OM,SEM,and EDX.Microhardness measurements was performed to differentiate the joint zones and to evaluate the symmetry level of the joints with the help of nano-indentation experiment.The dissymmetry of microstructure and mechanical properties was found both in FSW joint and VPPAW joint.The dissymmetry in FSW joint can not be suppressed due to the nature of the mixing head,but the symmetry and satisfactory welding joint can be obtained by changing the working pattern of VPPAW.