Thermal analysis of friction welding process in relation to the welding of YSZ-alumina composite and 6061 aluminum alloy

► Friction welding process. ► Joining between Al2O3-yttria stabilized zirconia and 6061 Al alloy. ► Rotational speeds for friction welding were between 630 and 2500 rpm. ► Different thermal data was evaluated for obtaining joint properties and operating conditions. ► Obtained results are useful in modeling the welding process and reliability joint under various conditions.