Research Article

Influence of Initial Contact Geometry on Mechanical Properties in Friction Welding of Dissimilar Materials Aluminum 6351 T6 and SAE 1020 Steel

Table 2

Mechanical properties of A6351-T6 aluminum and SAE 1020 steel.

AlloyHardeningTensile strength limit MPa (N/mm2)Yield limit MPa (N/mm2) Min.Minimum elongating (%)Hardness Brinell (HB)

Al 6351T6290255895
SAE 1020 STEELā€”42035015121