Research Article

Influence of Process Parameters on Tensile Strength of the Friction Welded AA6063-T6 Joints by Box–Behnken Design Approach

Table 1

Macroanalysis of the joint fabricated by the trail method.

Sl. noParametersMacroviewDescription

1Friction load (f < 2 kN)Insufficient heat sources cause more unwelded areas
Friction time (t < 4 s)
2Friction time (t > 8 s)A crack is formed at the interface due to excess heat sources and the ejection of hot material
Forging load (p > 3.5 kN)