Search results for "aluminium alloy"
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Computer simulation of metal flow in the hot upsetting of a high-strength aluminium alloy
1993
Abstract The effects of metal-working temperature on the hot axisymmetric upsetting of AA 7012 aluminium alloy were investigated in the temperature range of from 250 to 400°C, at a strain rate of 4 s −1 . The material behaviour was studied by means of simulative methods based on the analysis of torsion-test results which have shown that when the strain increases, the flow stress increases to a peak value and then decreases to a fracture value. Furthermore, the flow stress decreases with decreasing strain rate and with increasing temperature. Constitutive equations, describing accurately the hot deformation behaviour of the material, were defined and used subsequently in a numerical model th…
On microstructural phenomena occurring in friction stir welding of aluminium alloys
2006
Abstract The results of experimental activity on friction stir welding (FSW) of aluminum alloys are reported. Butt joints of two different materials, namely AA2024-T4 and AA7075-T6, were investigated from a metallurgical point of view. Grain dimensions and insoluble particle densities were investigated both in the parent materials and in the joints. Furthermore, the effect of post-welding heat treatments on the joint strength was studied.
Improvement of flame spraying PEEK coating characteristics using lasers
2011
Flame spraying is frequently used for PEEK coatings elaboration on metallic surfaces. However, this process has a certain number of limitations particularly considering the quality of the coatings like high porosity or low interfacial adherence. For that reason a thermal post-processing is often necessary. From all of the processes which can be used (flame, oven, etc.), laser can be an interesting technology. Then, the aim of this study is to analyse the dependence of the morphological structure (compactness) and the adherence of the flame sprayed PEEK coatings to the stainless steel (304L) and aluminium alloy (AA2017) substrates on laser parameters. Moreover, the influence of the laser bea…
Adhesive joining of Aluminum AA6082: the effect of resin and surface treatment
2009
Abstract In this work the effects of both the substrate surface condition and the adhesive properties on single-lap aluminium joint resistance were analysed. The aluminium sheets were mechanically treated with two abrasive surfaces evaluating the induced roughness; four different resins were used in adhesion tests. Moreover, wettability tests were performed in order to evaluate the effect of the above-mentioned parameters on the substrate/adhesive interaction. A design of experiments was defined in order to quantify the effect of the considered factors and their correlation.
Effects of anodizing surface treatment on the mechanical strength of aluminum alloy 5083 to fibre reinforced composites adhesive joints
2021
Abstract In this study, the anodizing process based on the use of tartaric sulfuric acid solution (TSA) was carried out on metal substrate to evaluate for the first time its effect on the adhesion strength and corrosion resistance of aluminium alloy (i.e., AA5083) to fibre (i.e., basalt or glass) reinforced composite adhesive joints for nautical applications. Furthermore, some TSA anodized samples were soaked in a NaOH solution to investigate the influence of this post-immersion step on the joint performances. With the aim to improve the fibre-matrix adhesion in the composite substrate thus further increasing the overall mechanical response of the joint, glass and basalt fibres were treated…
Salt spray fog ageing of hybrid composite/metal rivet joints for automotive applications
2017
Abstract The present experimental investigation aims to investigate the effect of salt-fog exposition on the mechanical behaviour of composite/metal riveted joints. To this aim, two kinds of joint were exposed to salt-fog environmental conditions according to ASTM B117 standard, for fifteen weeks. In particular, two composite laminates (i.e. glass fibre and carbon fibre/epoxy composites) were used as composite substrate joined with the metal substrate (i.e. aluminium alloy Al 6060). Single-lap shear tests were carried out in order to evaluate the evolution of the mechanical performances and the damage mechanisms of the riveted joints during the ageing exposition. The results evidence that t…
Influence of Plastic Deformation on the Corrosion Behaviour of As-Cast AlMg2 and AlCu4Mg1 Aluminium Alloys in NaCl Solution
2015
The influence of plastic deformation on the corrosion behavior of as-cast AlMg2 and AlCu4Mg1 aluminum alloys was studied at the microscale using the Electrochemical Microcell Technique and surface microgauges. It was shown that large strain gradients develop locally. The corrosion behavior of both alloys was affected by plastic deformation. The most active sites contain large strain gradients in AlMg2 and cracks with damage in the matrix in AlCu4Mg1.
A new fixture for FSW processes of titanium alloys
2010
FSW of titanium alloys is nowadays one of the most challenging welding operations, even with a solid state process, due to the thermo-mechanical and thermo-chemical characteristics of such materials. Due to the relevant application of titanium alloys in the aeronautic and aerospace industries, in the recent years few attempts were carried out to develop FSW processes aimed to maximize the mechanical performances of the welded parts. In the paper a new fixture is presented allowing obtaining effective FSW joints of titanium blanks, which were investigated through mechanical and metallurgical tests highlighting the peculiarities of FSW of titanium alloys.
Influence of aeration on the localized trenching on aluminium alloys
2010
This paper aims to make the difference between alcalinisation and micro-galvanic corrosion in the mechanism of the corrosion of Al alloys. Using a pH microprobe, the pH changes inside a pure water droplet deposited on a thermal aged 2011 aluminium alloy were scanned. These pH variations, depending on the position inside the droplet, were related to the heterogeneous corrosion attacks of the aluminium surface quantified by AFM measurements. A modelling investigation is proposed to evaluate the distinct roles of alcalinisation, due to the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and the galvanic coupling between intermetallic particles and the surrounding matrix. It can be concluded that the former c…
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of the Distribution of Residual Stresses Induced by Laser Shock Peening in a 2050-T8 Aluminium Alloy
2011
Laser shock peening (LSP) is an innovative surface treatment technique successfully applied to improving fatigue performance of metallic material. The specific characteristic of (LSP) is the generation of a low work-hardening and a deep compressive residual stresses mechanically produced by a laser-induced shock wave propagating in the material. The aim of this study is to analyse the residual stress distribution induced by laser peening in 2050-T8 aluminium alloy experimentally by the X-ray diffraction technique (method sin2Y) and numerically, by a finite element numerical modelling. A specific focus was put on the residual stress distribution along the surface of the impacted material.