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Table 5

Vickers hardness values of AA6061-6 wt.% SiC friction stir welded composites.

Sl. No Tool profile Tool rotation speed (rpm) Axial force (kN) HV of Weld Zone
1. Cylindrical 600 4 85.47
2. Cylindrical 750 5 87.39
3. Cylindrical 900 6 96.43
4. Square 600 5 78.15
5. Square 750 6 84.11
6. Square 900 4 82.873
7. Tapered cylindrical 600 6 87.41
8. Tapered cylindrical 750 4 88.87
9. Tapered cylindrical 900 5 86.99

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