GATE PI 2024 PI Q29: Joining of Materials

Which among the following is/are TRUE for friction stir welding (FSW) process?

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It can be used to produce lap, butt and tee joints.

A non-consumable rotating tool with shoulder and pin is used to melt the work-piece material.

Retreating side of the weld is where the linear velocity vector at a point on that side of the rotating tool and the weld direction are opposite.

Advancing side of the weld is where the linear velocity vector at a point on that side of the rotating tool and the weld direction are opposite.

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