Microhardness and Macrostructures of Friction Stir Welded T-joints

Abstract

The results of research regarding the friction stir welding process of T-joints are presented in this paper. Experimental welding of two and three aluminium plates were performed in order to obtain T-joints. Microhardness measuring and macrostructural examinations of welded T-joints of aluminium alloy are processed. All phases of the welding process are monitored by visual control.