Abstract
Although the joining processes of plastics are typically carried out through welding, adhesive bonding, or mechanical fastening elements, the production of complex and large parts often requires welding technology. In this study, the effect of part infill ratio (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%) on the welding strength of 3D printed PLA Plus parts was evaluated through friction stir welding (FSW). Tensile tests and temperature measurements were carried out to examine the effects of friction stir welding process parameters (feed rate: 50 and 100 mm/min and rotational speed: 1000 and 1500 rpm) on the structure and mechanical properties of friction stir welding. Moreover, visual inspections were performed to detect defects in the weld zone. Compared to the PLA Plus samples given as reference according to the infill ratios, the highest welding strengths were obtained at 80%, 60% and 100% infill ratios (29.4 MPa, 17.47 MPa and 41.12 MPa and 112.38%, 97.48%, 87.04% efficiency, respectively). As a result, it was determined that at low infill ratios (20% and 40%), the weld quality was negatively affected, and a surface tunnel defect occurred in the weld zone. It has been determined that the weld quality in FSW is significantly affected by the temperature occurring during the process. The study has shown that parts printed at different infill ratios, especially on a 3D printer, can be combined with friction stir welding and that the efficiency of the welding process can be increased by optimizing the infill ratios.
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