Heat Index Based Optimisation of Primary Process Parameters in Friction Stir Welding on Light Weight Materials

<table class="table-group" id="tab2"><tr><td><table class="table"><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="2"><hr/></td></tr><tr class="thead"><td class="align_left">Parameter</td><td class="align_center">Levels</td></tr><tr><td class="thead-hr" colspan="2"><hr/></td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Shoulder radius (mm)</td><td class="align_center">7.5, 9, 10.5, &amp; 12</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Tool rotation speed (rpm)</td><td class="align_center">800, 900, 1000, 1100, &amp; 1200</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Weld speed (mm/min)</td><td class="align_center">60, 70, &amp; 80</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Tool pin shape</td><td class="align_center">Cylindrical</td></tr><tr><td class="align_left">Tool pin radius (mm)</td><td class="align_center">3</td></tr><tr class="table-tr"><td colspan="2"><hr class="tbody-hr"/></td></tr></table></td></tr></table>

<div>Levels of process variables for friction stir welding on AA2024-T3.</div>

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Table 2: Heat Index Based Optimisation of Primary Process Parameters in Friction Stir Welding on Light Weight Materials 