S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 Rev 1
Table A-3. Essential Elements of an FS Procedure 1/, 2/ - Continued
Repair of Friction Stirred Material
Element
FSW
FSP
Fixturing method and arrangement Method of fixturing (hydraulic, roller, manual clamps, etc.) and arrangement
X
X
X
Anvil design and material Material, design, and cross-sectional area
X
X
X
FS tool material Material, coatings, and surface treatment of the FS tool (probe, shoulder if not integral, etc.) FS tool design FS tool drawing (assembly and components), nominal dimensions and tolerances of shaft, shoulder, and probe features, including probe length
X
X
X
X
X
X
FS tool life Measured in length of weld
X
X
X
FS tool cleaning 2/ Inspection, frequency, and method
X
X
X
Axial position control method For position control, workpiece surface sensor, anvil position sensor, welding head position sensor, etc. Pounce position Programmed position of FS tool prior to initiation of plunging FS tool into material.
X
X
X
X
X
X
Plunge depth Axial position of FS tool within material Dwell times Dwell time at the start and end of weld Travel speed Nominal travel speed and tolerances
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Force (load) Programmed load and axis of applied load for load controlled FS tool paths only FS tool rotational direction Clockwise (CW) or counter-clockwise (CCW) when viewed from the spindle towards the travel direction
X
X
X
X
X
X
FS tool rotational speed Nominal FS tool rotational speed and tolerances
X
X
X
FS tool tilt angle (travel angle) Angle of FS tool tilt from the workpiece in the direction of travel FS tool side tilt angle (work angle) Angle of FS tool tilt from the workpiece in the direction transverse to the direction of travel
X
X
X
X
X
X
See footnotes at end of table.
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