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welding of 6061T6

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dho

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May 19, 2006
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are such "crack" lines (see attached) norm in 6061T6 welding?
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will such impact fatigue strength?
thanks.
 
Not too sure. Most likely, these "cracks" are just crack-like, the material in these areas were melted during welding, but re-solidified when the heat was removed to leave no voids in the material, therefore the fatigue strength will probably not impaired. However, if the melted area is subject to tensile stress, there will be a real crack, which will be buried by the filler, in this case, the fatigue strength will be impaired.
 
dho,

If the parts were heat treated to the T6 temper prior to welding, then the fatigue strength will be lower just due to the alteration of the microstructure. Cracks and possible residual stress changes will further degrade this.
 
very good article.
thanks a lot.
 
but one more question.
this is a tube-plate weld. i do not know any tube not from extrusion. does that mean welding is NG for this joint?
thanks.
 
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