Title

Modeling and parametric optimization of friction stir welding of aluminium alloy AA7068-T6 using response surface methodology and desirability function analysis

Journal title

Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences Technical Sciences

Yearbook

2021

Volume

69

Issue

4

Authors

Bindu, M.D. ; Tide, P.S. ; Bhasi, A.B. ; Ramachandran, K.K.

Affiliation

Bindu, M.D. : Division of Mechanical Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India ; Tide, P.S. : Division of Mechanical Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India ; Bhasi, A.B. : Division of Mechanical Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, India ; Ramachandran, K.K. : Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College, Trissur, Kerala, India

Keywords

AA7068-T6 ; friction stir welding ; response surface method ; desirability function

Divisions of PAS

Nauki Techniczne

Coverage

e137936

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Date

17.07.2021

Type

Article

Identifier

DOI: 10.24425/bpasts.2021.137936