Research Article

Springback of Friction Stir Welded Sheets Made of Aluminium Grades during V-Bending: An Experimental Study

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Microstructures of (a) 5052H32 base material, (b) 6061T6 base material, (c) weld zone constituting FS welded sheets made of 5052H32-6061T6 at the welding condition: shoulder diameter: 18 mm; welding speed: 80 mm/min; rotational speed: 700 rpm, and (d) weld zone constituting FS welded sheets made of 5052H32-6061T6 at the welding condition: shoulder diameter; 18 mm; welding speed: 100 mm/min; rotational speed; 800 rpm.
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