Al–Cu–Li alloys, conceived for automotive and aeronautic applications thanks to the high mechanical resistance/density ratio, exhibit weldability issues common to all light alloys. In this paper, the weldability of Al–Cu–Li 2198 alloy was studied by comparing features of welds carried out by two processes, the traditional arc welding and the friction stir welding (FSW). Welded joints were submitted to optical and SEM metallographic examinations with EDS microanalysis measurements. Mechanical characteristics were evaluated through microhardness tests and the instrumented indentation test FIMEC (Flat-top cylinder Indenter for MEchanical Characterization).
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Calogero, V., Costanza, G., Missori, S. et al. A Weldability Study of Al–Cu–Li 2198 Alloy. Metallurgist 57, 1134–1141 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11015-014-9858-6
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