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Abstract
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In this investigation the effect of friction stir welding pin geometry on the microstructure and mechanical
properties of AZ31B magnesium alloy joints is studied. The considered pin geometries are simple cylindrical,
screw threaded cylindrical and taper. The joints are friction stir welded at different traverse and
rotational speeds. Microstructures of the joints are examined using the optical and scanning electron
microscopes. Also, the tensile properties and hardness of the joints are measured. The results show that
taper and screw threaded cylindrical pins produce defect free joints. In addition, the taper pin results in
finest microstructure and highest mechanical properties. Furthermore, it is found that rotational speed
has a more significant role on the final microstructure and mechanical properties of the joints, compared
to the traverse speed.
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