Review Article

A Survey of Machine Learning in Friction Stir Welding, including Unresolved Issues and Future Research Directions

Table 2

FSW process parameters for various materials used.

S.no.MaterialRotational speedWelding speedTemperatureTensile strengthYield stressTool material/geometryReferences

1S70C (0.72 wt.% C)100-800 rpm25-40 mm/s723°C817 MPa365 MPaPCBN[80]

21018 steel450 to 650 revolutions per minute1 to 4 in./minClose to 1000°C463 MPa310 MPaMolybdenum-based and tungsten-based alloy tool butt joint[81]

3AA2195 plates240 rpm2.36 mm/sec<450°C600 MPa570 MPaM2 tool steel[7]

4S12C—carbon steel with a small proportion of pearlite400 rpm100 mm/min790°C317 MPa202 MPaWC-based material[46]

5IF steel400 rpm100 mm/min839°C284155WC-based material[46]

6S35C400 rpm100 mm/min653°C533327WC-based material[80]