Abstract
Microstructure refinement and mechanical properties enhancement were achieved by utilizing friction stir processing (FSP) as post-treatment to 6061 aluminum alloy fabricated by wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). FSP led to a significant microstructure refinement and porosity reduction. The average grain size decreased from approximately 128 µm to about 5 µm. Because of the refined microstructure and the reduced porosity, the average microhardness, yield strength, and ultimate tensile strength increased by 31.5 %, 23.3 % and 6.0 %, respectively. The elongation difference between the horizontal and vertical direction was reduced from 4.5 % to 1.4 %. The properties anisotropy caused by delamination was weakened by the FSP. This work provides a valid option for the quality assurance of the WAAM process of aluminum alloys.
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