Research Article

Effect of Modified Pin Profile and Process Parameters on the Friction Stir Welding of Aluminum Alloy 6061-T6

Table 4

Models for the pins according to the tool profile, the material, and dimensions.

ModelsPin profileShoulder surfaceMaterialPin length (mm)Shoulder diameter (mm)

M1SSFlatSteel 4140919
M2TCFlatSteel 4140919
M3SHFlatSteel 9840925.4
M4SHBHFlatSteel H-13925.4