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Abstract
The objective of this work was to demonstrate the feasibility of new technique of friction stir welding (FSW) for joining of aluminium sheet. Defect-free welds were produced on 1.6 mm plates of 160 mmmin welding speed and 450 rpm using die steel tools. Microstructures of the welds were examined using optical microscopy. The weld region displayed several micro-structurally distinct regions. Microhardness was taken in transverse direction of weld and from top to bottom in weld centre. Transverse tensile properties of the welds were evaluated at room temperature. Welded samples failed outside of weld. The results have demonstrated the feasibility of new method of FSW for welding of Aluminium.
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