Abstract
In-situ rolling friction stir welding (IRFSW) was proposed to improve corrosion resistance of 7075-T6 aluminum alloy joint via microstructural design and residual stress regulation. The residual stress at the weld edge was changed from +58.3 MPa to –25.7 MPa. The dissolution of precipitates and narrowing of precipitate-free zones reduced corrosion potential difference between the precipitates and the matrices. The active corrosion path was cut off by discontinuous distribution of fine precipitates in grain boundary. The ultimate tensile strength and elongation of IRFSW joints were increased by 24.1 % and 100.0 % compared to conventional FSW joints after constant load stress corrosion.
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