A mobile fixture system for friction stir welding application

In an attempt to provide a more flexible means of achieving friction stir welding (FSW) Aluminum without the use expensive FSW machine tool, which are not readily available, this study developed mobile fixture system (MFS) for on Vertical milling Machine Tool (VMMT) and Pillar drilling (PDMT). A conceptual design with moving work table, provides transverse feed (movement) workpieces during FSW, was generated. The detailed components MFS done using existing mechanical formulae. Subsequently, fabricated evaluated. An ATmega 328P Arduino Uno microcontroller used control automate worktable movement. Results revealed that worked smoothly AA 1100 materials. performed well materials VMMT as PDMT. efficiency its motion accuracy estimated 87.2%. Also, trend tensile strength hardness value joint efficiencies weldments produced agreed studies.