Research Article

[Retracted] Improvement on Mechanical Properties of Submerged Friction Stir Joining of Dissimilar Tailor Welded Aluminum Blanks

Table 3

Welding parameters for air and underwater FSW with results.

Sample no.Rotational speed (rpm)Welding speed, mm (s)Air welded, yield strength (MPa)Air welded, ultimate tensile strength (MPa)Underwater welded, yield strength (MPa)Underwater welded, ultimate tensile strength (MPa)

110002478.9987129.68140.68
212002482.25114.7134.19138.28
314002487.9991.82136.47148.78
4100036120122.18159.28229.89
5120036128138.78177.715182.44
6140036150.64154.13165.626208.48