ba60f6118d1e33cbb54ef3 20240527022424031 beie:beie director@blueeyesintelligence.org WEB-FORM International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering IJITEE 22783075 10.35940/ijitee https://www.ijitee.org/ 05 30 2024 13 6 Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SATI Vidisha (M.P.), India. Pankaj Sonkusare https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5260-9668 Dr. Shri Krishna Dhakad Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UIT Shivpuri, (M.P.) India. Dr. Pankaj Agarwal Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SATI Vidisha, (M.P.), India. Dr. Ravindra Singh Rana Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MANIT Bhopal (M.P.), India. Friction stir surface processing (FSSP) is a promising technique for enhancing the properties of aluminium alloys. This abstract presents the findings of a study focused on the FSSP of 6061 aluminium alloy to improve its corrosion resistance and micro-hardness. The FSSP method involves the stirring of a rotating tool across the alloy's surface, inducing plastic deformation and refinement of the microstructure. The study investigates the impact of FSSP parameters such as rotational speed, traverse speed, and tool geometry on the corrosion resistance and micro-hardness of the alloy. Results show that FSSP significantly improves the corrosion resistance of the 6061 aluminium alloy, attributed to refined grain structure and reduced grain boundary corrosion susceptibility. Additionally, micro-hardness is enhanced due to the refined microstructure and dispersion strengthening effects. The findings demonstrate the potential of FSSP as a viable surface treatment technique for aluminium alloys, offering improved corrosion resistance and mechanical properties for various engineering applications. 05 30 2024 23 33 CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 10.35940/BEIESP.CrossMarkPolicy www.ijitee.org true International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE) No, I did not receive. No conflicts of interest to the best of our knowledge. No, the article does not require ethical approval and consent to participate with evidence. Not relevant. All authors have equal participation in this article. 10.35940/ijitee.A8065.13060524 https://www.ijitee.org/portfolio-item/A806513010524/