Question
Production Engineering (Manufacturing) Question on Welding
Which among the following is/are TRUE for friction stir welding (FSW) process?
A
It can be used to produce lap, butt and tee joints.
B
A non-consumable rotating tool with shoulder and pin is used to melt the work- piece material.
C
Retreating side of the weld is where the linear velocity vector at a point on that side of the rotating tool and the welding direction are opposite.
D
Advancing side of the weld is where the linear velocity vector at a point on that side of the rotating tool and the welding direction are opposite.
Answer
It can be used to produce lap, butt and tee joints.
Explanation
Solution
The correct options are (A) and (C).