Most examples of linear friction weld process models have focused on joining two identically shaped workpieces. This article reports on the development of a 2D model, using the DEFORM finite element package, to investigate ...

Numerical models used to simulate LFW rely on the modelling of the oscillations to generate heat. As a consequence, simulations are time consuming, making analysis of 3D geometries difficult. To address this, a model was ...

Linear friction welding (LFW) is a solid-state joining process which has been successfully implemented to manufacture bladed-disks, chains and near-net shape components. During welding, large residual stresses are created ...

Linear friction welding (LFW) is a solid-state joining process that is an established technology for the fabrication of titanium alloy bladed disks (blisks) in aero-engines. Owing to the economic benefits, LFW has been ...

The linear friction welding (LFW) process is finding increasing interest from industry for the fabrication of near-net-shape, titanium alloy Ti–6Al–4V, aerospace components. Currently, the removal of surface contaminants, ...

This paper presents a finite element thermal model for linear friction welding applied to an instrumented weld in Ti6Al4V. The power at the weld interface was estimated from the measured transverse velocity and the cyclic ...