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GATE 2024 PI – Question 29

Manufacturing Processes I · Joining of Materials · 1 mark · Multiple select

Which ONE OR MORE statements about friction stir welding are true?

  1. It produces lap, butt and tee joints.
  2. A nonconsumable shoulder-and-pin tool melts the workpiece.
  3. On the retreating side, tool tangential velocity opposes the welding direction.
  4. On the advancing side, tool tangential velocity opposes the welding direction.

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Correct answer: (A) It produces lap, butt and tee joints.; (C) On the retreating side, tool tangential velocity opposes the welding direction.

Explanation

FSW can make the listed joint types and is a solid-state process, so the tool softens and stirs material without bulk melting. Tool tangential velocity opposes travel on the retreating side and follows it on the advancing side. **A,C**.

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