Research Article

Microstructural and Mechanical Behaviors of Friction Stir Welded Dissimilar AA6082-AA7075 Joints

Table 7

Bending strength of the base materials.

Parent materialMandrel diameter (mm)Angle of bend (degrees)Ultimate/breaking load (kN)Displacement ā€œFā€ max. (mm)Maximum displacement (mm)Bending strength (N/mm2)Remarks

AA60824T1800.50511.218.5116.53No openings and no cracks observed
AA70754T1800.40810.8917.2394.15No openings and no cracks observed