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September 28, 2025SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing

Investigation of the Effect of Rotation Speed and Post-Weld Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties and Structure of Friction Stir Welding AA6061 Joints

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FBFatima BoucheloucheUniversity Ferhat Abbas of SetifADAli DebihUniversité de M'SilaEOE. H. OuakdiUniversity Ferhat Abbas of Setif

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Investigation shows rotation speed and post-weld heat treatment affect mechanical properties of AA6061 joints, suggesting optimized welding conditions enhance performance.

Key Points

  • Welding at a high rotation speed of 1400 rpm improved strength, ductility, and impact energy in AA6061 joints.
  • Post-weld heat treatment nearly doubled ductility at high speeds but led to reduced strength at lower speeds.
  • Mechanical properties were assessed with tensile, hardness, and Charpy impact tests, revealing key insights into metallurgical changes.
  • Microstructural phenomena like recrystallization and structural defects were found to significantly influence material performance.

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Bouchelouche et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d909fc41e1c178a14f5c9fhttps://doi.org/10.4271/05-19-02-0016
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