Investigation on Microstructure and Tensile Properties of High-Strength AA2014 Aluminium Alloy Welds Joined by Pulsed CMT Welding Process

Table 4

Tensile test results of PCMT welded aluminium alloy joint.

Joint No	Condition	Microhardness (HV)		0.2% YS (MPa)	% elongation (50 mm gauge length)	UTS (MPa)	Efficiency (%)
		WZ	HAZ
1	P-CMT welded joint	88	75	258	6.3	303	67%
2	Base material	155	—	431	9	455	—