Alternative friction stir welding technology for titanium–6Al–4V propellant tanks within the space industry

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dc.contributor.authorBrassington, W. D. P.
dc.contributor.authorColegrove, Paul A.
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-12T08:54:57Z
dc.date.available2017-04-12T08:54:57Z
dc.date.issued2017-02-24
dc.description.abstractFriction stir welding (FSW) offers an appealing solid state joining alternative to traditional fusion welding techniques for titanium alloys because it reduces problems associated with high temperature processing. Propellant tanks are a critical component of every spacecraft and contain several weld seams and a prime candidate for this innovative technology. This paper reviews the current technological maturity of FSW relative to titanium alloys and considers the application with respect to a pressure vessel. FSW is currently in a period of significant investment by large engineering companies and international research institutions. The technology is advancing and evolving to cater for high temperature alloys. Stationary shoulder FSW and hybrid techniques show promising potential with respect to Ti–6Al–4V. The tool material and limited process window for this material are restrictive factors at present but can be overcome with future development.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationWDP Brassington, PA Colegrove. Alternative friction stir welding technology for titanium–6Al–4V propellant tanks within the space industry. Science and Technology of Welding and Joining, 2017, Volume 22, Issue 4, pp300-318en_UK
dc.identifier.issn1362-1718
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13621718.2016.1236002
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/11762
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherManey Publishing (T&F)en_UK
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial 4.0
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
dc.subjectFriction stir weldingen_UK
dc.subjecttitaniumen_UK
dc.subjecttitanium alloyen_UK
dc.subjectpropellant tanken_UK
dc.subjectpropulsionen_UK
dc.subjectspaceen_UK
dc.titleAlternative friction stir welding technology for titanium–6Al–4V propellant tanks within the space industryen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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