Joining Wood Plastic Composites Using a New Self-Reacting Friction Stir Toolset – A comparative study

Authors

Mohamed Moustafa Elmeligy Mr, Tanta University - Faculty of EngineeringFollow
Ahmed Elkassas, Department of Production Engineering and Mechanical Design, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta, EgyptFollow
Ammar H. ElsheikhFollow

Abstract

Wood-plastic composite (WPC) is an environmentally friendly material that promotes the recycling of wood and plastic waste. However, there is a notable lack of research on methods for joining these materials. This study introduces an innovative approach using a uniquely designed self-reacting friction stir toolset specifically for WPC joining. The performance of this new toolset is evaluated against prior research that employed a hot-shoe friction stir welding toolset on a WPC with a different composition. The study focuses on key parameters such as revolutions per welding line (RPWL), rotational speed, and welding speed, emphasizing their critical impact on the quality of the weld. The findings highlight the formation of a distinctive spherical macrostructure and report an impressive relative flexural strength of 99.18%, underscoring the potential of this method for high-quality WPC joining.

Recommended Citation

Elmeligy, Mohamed Moustafa Mr; Elkassas, Ahmed; and Elsheikh, Ammar H. (2024) "Joining Wood Plastic Composites Using a New Self-Reacting Friction Stir Toolset – A comparative study," Journal of Engineering Research: Vol. 8: Iss. 4, Article 23.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/erjeng/vol8/iss4/23