Research Article

Optimization and Characterization Studies of Dissimilar Friction Stir Welding Parameters of Brass and Aluminum Alloy 6063 Using Taguchi

Table 3

Mean values and main effects of hardness (raw data).

LevelsNtool (rpm)Tpreheat (°C)Straverse (mm/min)Ppin

171.9471.2771.8972.04
271.7971.9471.1671.53
370.8471.3771.5371.00
Delta1.100.680.731.04
Rank1432

The bold values show the highest values.