Abstract With the increasing demand of light-weight alloys, such as magnesium (Mg) and aluminum (Al), the need for joining these two alloys is unavoidable. In this study, AZ31B Mg and 1060 Al alloys were joined by continuous wave laser micro-welding using a 0.05 mm thick Cu/Zn interlayer. The microstructure and phases constituent of the weld seam were examined by optical microscope, SEM and EDS. The formation and distribution of the intermetallic compounds (IMCs) and the relationship between these structures and the micro-hardness of the weld were discussed in detail. The effect of Cu/Zn interlayer on the performance of Mg/Al joint was also analyzed. The results showed that Mg/Al IMCs were formed in the weld, which indicates that the Cu/Zn foil could not prevent the reaction between Mg and Al. However, the addition of Cu and Zn into the weld pool refined the microstructure by improving the number of eutectic structures. The micro-hardness of Mg/Al IMCs in the middle of the weld was very high which can be detrimental to the toughness of the Mg/Al joints.


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    Title :

    Light-Weight Mg/Al Dissimilar Structures Welded by CW Laser for Weight Saving Applications


    Contributors:
    Gao, Qiong (author) / Meco, Sonia (author) / Wang, Kehong (author) / Guo, Shun (author)


    Publication date :

    2017-01-01


    Size :

    9 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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