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The study focuses on the effects of tool rotational speed, traverse speed, and tool pin length on joint quality and mechanical strength. Welding experiments were conducted at two rotational speeds (400 and 700 rpm) and three traverse speeds (50, 100, and 200 mm\/min) using two Triflute tools with pin lengths of 4.8 mm and 6.8 mm. The welded joints were examined by macro- and microstructural observations, microhardness measurements, and bending tests performed under pull-out loading conditions. The results showed that the use of the longer pin significantly improved material mixing and reduced the extent of internal defects, resulting in higher bending strength. Increasing the traverse speed improved the mechanical performance, whereas an excessively high rotational speed reduced joint strength due to increased heat input and unfavourable microstructural changes. Microhardness profiles showed no reduction in hardness within the heat-affected zones relative to the base materials and indicated localised hardening in the stir zone. For the investigated material configuration and tool geometries, the highest joint strength was obtained at a rotational speed of 400 rpm and a traverse speed of 200 mm\/min using the longer-pin tool. 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