scholarly journals Analysis of Weak Zones in Friction Stir Welded Magnesium Alloys from the Viewpoint of Local Texture: A Short Review

Metals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dejia Liu ◽  
Yanchuan Tang ◽  
Mingxue Shen ◽  
Yong Hu ◽  
Longzhi Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Electron Backscatter Diffraction ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Butt Welding ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Weak Zones

Friction stir welding (FSW) is a promising approach for the joining of magnesium alloys. Although many Mg alloys have been successfully joined by FSW, it is far from industrial applications due to the texture variation and low mechanical properties. This short review deals with the fundamental understanding of weak zones from the viewpoint of texture analysis in FSW Mg alloys, especially for butt welding. Firstly, a brief review of the microstructure and mechanical properties of FSW Mg alloys is presented. Secondly, microstructure and texture evolutions in weak zones are analyzed and discussed based on electron backscatter diffraction data and Schmid factors. Then, how to change the texture and strengthen the weak zones is also presented. Finally, the review concludes with some future challenges and research directions related to the texture in FSW Mg alloys. The purpose of the paper is to provide a basic understanding on the location of weak zones as well as the weak factors related to texture to improve the mechanical properties and promote the industrial applications of FSW Mg alloys.

Enhanced mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-Al-Ca magnesium alloys by friction stir processing

2021 ◽  
Vol 296 ◽  
pp. 129880
Author(s):  
Zahra Nasiri ◽  
Mahmoud Sarkari Khorrami ◽  
Hamed Mirzadeh ◽  
Massoud Emamy
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Friction Stir Processing ◽  
Friction Stir

Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of a Solid-State Additive Manufactured Magnesium Alloy

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Thomas Robinson ◽  
Malcolm Williams ◽  
Harish Rao ◽  
Ryan P. Kinser ◽  
Paul Allison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Structural Components ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Magnesium Alloy Az31b

Abstract In recent years, additive manufacturing (AM) has gained prominence in rapid prototyping and production of structural components with complex geometries. Magnesium alloys, whose strength-to-weight ratio is superior compared to steel and aluminum alloys, have shown potential in lightweighting applications. However, commercial beam-based AM technologies have limited success with magnesium alloys due to vaporization and hot cracking. Therefore, as an alternative approach, we propose the use of a near net-shape solid-state additive manufacturing process, Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD), to fabricate magnesium alloys in bulk. In this study, a parametric investigation was performed to quantify the effect of process parameters on AFSD build quality including volumetric defects and surface quality in magnesium alloy AZ31B. In order to understand the effect of the AFSD process on structural integrity in the magnesium alloy AZ31B, in-depth microstructure and mechanical property characterization was conducted on a bulk AFSD build fabricated with a set of acceptable process parameters. Results of the microstructure analysis of the as-deposited AFSD build revealed bulk microstructure similar to wrought magnesium alloy AZ31 plate. Additionally, similar hardness measurements were found in AFSD build compared to control wrought specimens. While tensile test results of the as-deposited AFSD build exhibited a 20 percent drop in yield strength, nearly identical ultimate strength was observed compared to the wrought control. The experimental results of this study illustrate the potential of using the AFSD process to additively manufacture Mg alloys for load bearing structural components with achieving wrought-like microstructure and mechanical properties.

Effect of Heat Treatment on Tensile Strength and Microstructure of AZ61A Magnesium Alloy

2014 ◽  
Vol 606 ◽  
pp. 55-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Senthil ◽  
A. Gnanavelbabu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Microstructural Parameters ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Mutual Relations

Magnesium alloys are the very progressive materials whereon is due to improve their end-use properties. Especially, wrought Mg alloys attract attention since they have more advantageous mechanical properties than cast Mg alloys. Investigations were carried out the effects of heat treatment on tensile strength and microstructure of AZ61A magnesium alloy. The AZ61A Mg alloy is solution heat treated at the temperature of 6500F (343°C) for various soaking timing such as 120 min, 240 min and 360 minutes and allowed it cool slowly in the furnace itself. Magnesium alloys usually are heat treated either to improve mechanical properties or as means of conditioning for specific fabrication operations. Special attention had been focused on the analysis of mutual relations existing between the deformation conditions, microstructural parameters, grain size and the achieved mechanical properties. The result after the solution heat treatment, showed remarkably improved hardness, tensile strength and yield strength. It would be appropriate for a forming process namely isostatic forming process.

scholarly journals Friction Stir Spot Welding: A Review on Joint Macro- and Microstructure, Property, and Process Modelling

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. W. Yang ◽  
T. Fu ◽  
W. Y. Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Resistance Spot Welding ◽  
Spot Welding ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Friction Stir Spot Welding ◽  
Microstructural Characteristics ◽  
Friction Stir

Friction stir spot welding (FSSW) is a very useful variant of the conventional friction stir welding (FSW), which shows great potential to be a replacement of single-point joining processes like resistance spot welding and riveting. There have been many reports and some industrial applications about FSSW. Based on the open literatures, the process features and variants, macro- and microstructural characteristics, and mechanical properties of the resultant joints and numerical simulations of the FSSW process were summarized. In addition, some applications of FSSW in aerospace, aviation, and automobile industries were also reviewed. Finally, the current problems and issues that existed in FSSW were indicated.

Grain Refining Behavior of Zr, Al2Y and Al4C3 Particles in Magnesium Alloys by the First-Principles Calculations

2015 ◽  
Vol 816 ◽  
pp. 370-374
Author(s):  
Jun Ling Pan ◽  
Qiu Ming Peng ◽  
Jian Xin Guo ◽  
Hui Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Structural Optimization ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Density Of States ◽  
Adsorption Energy ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Adsorption Process ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Grain Refining ◽  
First Principles Calculations

Grain refining is one of the most important issues in the applications of Mg alloys, which directly determines mechanical properties and deformability. Therefore the understanding of grain refining mechanism during solidification will be benefit to develop new grain refiners. Herein refining role was elucidated by the first principles calculations based on adsorption behavior of a Mg atom on the closest-packed planes of grain refiners (Zr (001), Al2Y(311) and Al4C3(102)). Taking into account different sites, the site with the maximum adsorption energy value generally corresponded to the most possible location. The adsorption energy results show that the possible refining turn follows Al4C3(102)>Zr (001)>Al2Y(311). Meanwhile, the structural optimization confirmed that the Mg atom connected with two C atoms on the top of zig-zag plane of Al4C3(102), three Zr atoms at the hcp position on Zr (001), and two Y atoms and one Al atom at the bottom of zig-zag plane of Al2Y(311). The density of states revealed that the variation of d-orbital electrons of Mg atom became apparent during adsorption process. The values of Mulliken charges were 0.898 e in Al4C3(102), 0.410 e in Zr (001) and 0.245 e in Al2Y(311), respectively. This tendency agrees well with the previous experimental results. It indicates the adsorption energy on the closest-packed planes can be regarded as a prerequisite to select new grain refiners for Mg alloys in future.

Twinning Behavior in Magnesium Alloys Processed by Laser Shock Peening

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Mao ◽  
Yiliang Liao ◽  
Bin Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Microstructure Evolution ◽  
Laser Intensity ◽  
Deformation Twinning ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Laser Shock Peening ◽  
Surface Microstructure ◽  
Laser Shock ◽  
Shock Peening

Abstract In this paper, the surface microstructure evolution of an AZ31B magnesium (Mg) alloy during laser shock peening (LSP) was investigated. Particular attention was paid to the deformation twinning behavior, which plays an important role in the mechanical properties of Mg alloys. The effect of laser intensity on the twinning distribution was investigated. Twin-twin interactions during LSP process were characterized. The mechanism responsible for the formation of gradient twinning microstructure and twinning-induced hardening effect were discussed.

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