Table 6 Effect of tool pin profile on fracture path
Name of the joint | Micrograph map | Fracture path | Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
FSW-THC |
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| Fracture is occurred in the RS-TMAZ which is 45° inclined to the loading direction |
FSW-TTC |
|
| Fracture is occurred in the RS-TMAZ which is 45° inclined to the loading direction |
UWFSW-THC |
|
| Fracture is occurred in the TMAZ in which the fracture is irregular |
UWFSW-TTC |
|
| Fracture is occurred in the TMAZ in which the fracture is irregular |
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