A study of mechanical properties of friction welded mild steel to stainless steel joints

The aim of this work is to study mechanical property variation under different friction welding conditions for mild steel stainless steel joints. Yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, percentage elongation of the welded joints and hardness variations across the weld interface have been reported. The integrity of the joints have been investigated using optical microcopy and scanning electron microscopy. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.