scholarly journals Characterization of Sheared Edges in Warm Blanking of Magnesium Alloy AZ31B

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piemaan Fazily ◽  
Jaehyeong Yu ◽  
Chang-Whan Lee
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Fracture Profile ◽  
Sheared Edge ◽  
Magnesium Alloy Az31b ◽  
Edge Defects ◽  
Die Set ◽  
Edge Damage

This research aims to characterize damage at the sheared edge caused by the blanking operation of magnesium alloy AZ31B sheets. Shearing tests were carried out on an in-house blanking die-set and mechanical press (universal testing machine) by varying punch–die clearance and temperature. Edge damage was distinguished by the geometrical features of the sheared edge and by the distribution of the edge strain hardening (ESH) index. In this account, optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy were applied to examine the characteristic dimensions of the sheared edge, fracture profile, and sheared edge quality, while the Vickers hardness test was applied to observe the surface micro-hardness in the shear zone (SZ) and the shear affected zone (SAZ). It was concluded that the blanking of magnesium alloy sheets at room temperature results in sheared edge defects, due to premature fracture, referred to here as micro-cracks, loose particles, and a jagged-plus-curved fracture profile. However, such deformities were completely suppressed with the rise in temperature. In addition, based on optical morphology, micro-hardness tests, and microstructure evolution, the recommendation regarding blanking temperature for the magnesium alloy AZ31B has was proposed.

The Microstructure and Properties of TIG Welded Joint of AZ31B/Cu Dissimilar Metal

2014 ◽  
Vol 941-944 ◽  
pp. 2047-2052
Author(s):  
Shuang Ming Du ◽  
Jie Hu ◽  
Tian Lan
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Welded Joint ◽  
Weld Zone ◽  
Central Area ◽  
Welding Current ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Az31b Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Metal Plates ◽  
Metallurgical Defects

AZ31B magnesium alloy and T2 Cu metal plates with the thickness of 2mm were bonded by argon tungsten arc welding (TIG) under the conditions that the welding current is 100A and the welding speed is 150 mm/min. The microstructure, phase composition and properties of welded joint were studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), micro-hardness test. The results show that AZ31B magnesium alloy and T2 Cu combined well with no cracks, porosities, incomplete penetration and other metallurgical defects. A transition zone composed of equiaxed and columnar crystals of α-Cu exists between the weld metal and base metal Cu, its width is about 80μm. The central area of the weld is made up of α-Mg matrix and Mg-Cu eutectic. The joint consists of α-Cu, α-Mg, Cu2Mg, Mg2Cu and little MgO, CuO phase. The micro-hardness of weld zone is significantly higher than that of the base metals, and its heat affected zone appears softening phenomenon.

Friction and Wear Properties of Al-Based Hypereutectic Silicon Coatings Fabricated by Supersonic Particles Deposition on ZM5 Magnesium Alloy

2014 ◽  
Vol 952 ◽  
pp. 125-129
Author(s):  
Xiao Jun Shi ◽  
Hai Bo Jiang ◽  
Ju Kun Yao ◽  
Zhi Qian Wang ◽  
Chao Ji Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Wear Properties ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
Wear Protection ◽  
Resistant Layer ◽  
Mechanical Bonding ◽  
Abrasion Testing

To improve the anti-wear properties of Mg alloys, Al-13Si, Al-15Si and Al-19Si coatings were prepared by supersonic particles deposition on the surface of ZM5 magnesium alloy. Micro-structure and anti-wear properties of the coatings were examined by digital micro-hardness tester, XRD, friction and abrasion testing machine, three-dimensional microscope and SEM. The results show that the wear-resistant layer and the magnesium substrate can be well integrated as mechanical bonding and the main wear failure mechanism of the three coatings is adhesive wear. Moreover, the micro-hardness of Al-19Si coating is 141.47HV0.05, much higher than Al-13Si coating (134.97HV0.05) and Al-15Si coating (136.02HV0.05). Besides, the anti-wear properties of Al-19Si coating is optimal, superior to Al-15Si coating and Al-13Si coating. All of those indicate that Al-19Si coating can provide the most excellent anti-wear protection for ZM5 magnesium alloy.

scholarly journals The Experimental Investigation of Punching of the AM60 and AZ61 Magnesium Alloy Sheets by Using Varied Punch Shapes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harun Cuğ ◽  
◽  
Shokri Saleh M. Khalifa ◽  
Hakan Gürün ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
Hydraulic Press ◽  
Experimental Setup ◽  
Sheet Metal Part ◽  
Metal Part ◽  
Sheared Edge ◽  
Az61 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Die Set

The using of magnesium alloys for industrial sheet metal part production has become increasingly common in recent years. This research aims to characterize the effects of the cutting-edge shapes of the punches on the blanking forces and the sheared edge qualities in the blanking/piercing operations of magnesium alloy sheets. Magnesium sheets (AM60 and AZ61) were produced by casting and rolling processes. AM60 and AZ61 Mg alloys produced by casting were rolled by using two different speeds, 2.5 m/min and 7.5 m/min. Material thickness was adjusted to three mm in the rolling process. Blanking tests were carried out on a die-set and hydraulic press by varying shaped punches. In the experimental studies, flat-ended, concave shaped, and 16° angled punches were used. A loadcell was fixed to the experimental setup to determine the blanking forces. The results showed that the AM60 alloy was more resistant to shearing than the AZ61. The lowest blanking force was obtained by use of the 16° angled punch. It was determined that the using of flat-ended punches for blanking operations was more convenient according to the usage purpose of the parts while all three punches can be used for piercing operations.

Energy Absorption at High Strain Rate of Magnesium Alloy AZ31B

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Mubasyir ◽  
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M. F. Abdullah ◽  
K. Z. Ku Ahmad ◽  
R. N. R. Othman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
High Strain Rate ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
High Strain ◽  
Magnesium Alloy Az31b

Evaluation of the Resistance of Individual Si Die to Cracking

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Berriche ◽  
R.K. Lowry ◽  
M.I. Rosenfield
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Cycling ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Mechanical Stresses ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Processing Conditions ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Test Methodology ◽  
Vickers Micro Hardness

Abstract The present work investigated the use of the Vickers micro-hardness test method to determine the resistance of individual die to cracking. The results are used as an indicator of resistance to failure under the thermal and mechanical stresses of packaging and subsequent thermal cycling. Indentation measurements on die back surfaces are used to determine how changes in wafer backside processing conditions affect cracks that form around impressions produced at different loads. Test methodology and results obtained at different processing conditions are discussed.

Micro-Hardness and Morphology of LDPE Influenced by Beta Radiation

2014 ◽  
Vol 606 ◽  
pp. 253-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Ovsik ◽  
Petr Kratky ◽  
David Manas ◽  
Miroslav Manas ◽  
Michal Stanek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Polymer Materials ◽  
Beta Radiation ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Depth Sensing ◽  
Surface Layers ◽  
Hardness Values ◽  
Different Doses

This article deals with the influence of different doses of Beta radiation to the structure and mico-mechanical properties of Low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Hard surface layers of polymer materials, especially LDPE, can be formed by radiation cross-linking by β radiation with doses of 33, 66 and 99 kGy. Material properties created by β radiation are measured by micro-hardness test using the DSI method (Depth Sensing Indentation). Individual radiation doses caused structural and micro-mechanical changes which have a significant effect on the final properties of the LDPE tested. The highest values of micro-mechanical properties were reached at radiation dose of 66 and 99 kGy, when the micro-hardness values increased by about 21%. The changes were examined and confirmed by X-ray diffraction.

Mechanical Properties Comparison of Different La Content in AZ91

2014 ◽  
Vol 620 ◽  
pp. 67-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Yan Zhang ◽  
Chun Xia He ◽  
Hang Song Yang ◽  
Jian Xiu Liu
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Powder Metallurgy Method ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Compression Performance ◽  
Hardness Tester ◽  
Mechanics Performance ◽  
Tension And Compression ◽  
Az91 Magnesium

In order to improve the comprehensive mechanics performance of AZ91 magnesium alloy which is used as car's material, the La element was added in AZ91 magnesium alloy and specimens was prepared by powder metallurgy method. The influence of La on microstructure, hardness and compression performance of AZ91 a magnesium alloy specimen was studied using metallographic electronic microscope, hardness tester, universal tension and compression testing machine. The experimental results show that when amount of La's addition is 1.2%, its mechanical performance is best, hardness is 67.1 HV, compressive strength is 115.8 MPa, increased respectively by 20.0% and 29.5% compared the AZ91 magnesium alloy substrate, and the grain refinement effect of AZ91 magnesium alloy is the best at this time.

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