Abstract
Local changes in the microstructure and ultrasonic wave velocity variation across a friction weld in Ti‐6A1‐4V are investigated using scanning acoustic microscopy. Surface and bulk acoustic wave velocity and amplitude measurements performed across the weld are presented. The changes in the characteristics of the surface waves are related to the near surface microstructure in different parts of the weld. The bulk velocity and amplitude changes thru the thickness show bright and dark bands particularly in the nugget region. Possible reasons for formation of such bands are discussed. Application of acoustic microscopy to detect localized process induced defects in friction stir welds is discussed.
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