Abstract
We report the dissimilar joining of aluminium alloys 6061 and 7075 using filler rods nano-treated with TiC nanoparticles. TiC enables the formation of a fine and equiaxial weld metal microstructure while preventing the formation of hot cracks. Dissimilar joints were also naturally aged, and their strength evolutions were tracked over 8 weeks and compared to a nano-treated, homogeneous AA7075 joint. Heterogeneous weld metals regained over 30 HV with a mix of MgZn2 and Mg2Si strengthening phases. Nano-treatment thus shows great promise, being able to facilitate the fusion welding of a traditionally difficult-to-weld system and enable a natural aging response between two artificially aged alloys.
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