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Effect of Corrosion Protection Method on Properties of RSW and RFSSW Lap Joints Applied in Production of Thin-Walled Aerostructures

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Department of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Czestochowa University of Technology, 42-218 Czestochowa, Poland
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Polskie Zakłady Lotnicze Sp. z o.o.A Lockheed Martin Company, 39-300 Mielec, Poland
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Materials 2020, 13(8), 1841; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13081841
Received: 2 March 2020 / Revised: 1 April 2020 / Accepted: 8 April 2020 / Published: 14 April 2020
Aluminum structures, and in particular an element of aerostructures, are strongly exposed to the effects of weather conditions. In the case of using new techniques of joining these structural elements, the selection of proper corrosion protection without losing the required properties of the joint may determine its potential application. This paper presents the results of experimental research concerning the influence of corrosion protection on the microstructure and mechanical strength of resistance spot welded (RSW) and refill friction stir spot welded (RFSSW) joints. The tests were carried out on 2024 T3 aluminum alloy, both sides alcladed. For comparison purposes, the following joints were welded: without any protection, with the primer layer, with anodic oxide coating, and with anodic oxide coating plus sealant between the overlapping surface of the welded metal sheet. The samples were visually inspected, and metallographic and mechanical strength examination was conducted. The test results indicate that the application of the protective layers and its type have an impact on the strength of RSW and RFSSW joints. The use of an adhesive or sealant in welded joints provides an increase in the load capacity of the joint. View Full-Text
Keywords: resistance spot welding; refill friction stir spot welding; alcladed aluminum metal sheets; sealant; anodic layer resistance spot welding; refill friction stir spot welding; alcladed aluminum metal sheets; sealant; anodic layer
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Dudek, A.; Andres, J.; Wrońska, A.; Łogin, W. Effect of Corrosion Protection Method on Properties of RSW and RFSSW Lap Joints Applied in Production of Thin-Walled Aerostructures. Materials 2020, 13, 1841. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13081841

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Dudek A, Andres J, Wrońska A, Łogin W. Effect of Corrosion Protection Method on Properties of RSW and RFSSW Lap Joints Applied in Production of Thin-Walled Aerostructures. Materials. 2020; 13(8):1841. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13081841

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Dudek, Agata, Jacek Andres, Agata Wrońska, and Waldemar Łogin. 2020. "Effect of Corrosion Protection Method on Properties of RSW and RFSSW Lap Joints Applied in Production of Thin-Walled Aerostructures" Materials 13, no. 8: 1841. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13081841

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