scholarly journals Investigation and Modeling of the Preheating Effects on Precipitation and Hot Flow Behavior for Forming High Strength AA7075 at Elevated Temperatures

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kailun Zheng ◽  
Yong Li ◽  
Song Yang ◽  
Kunning Fu ◽  
Jinghua Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Hot Deformation ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Hot Stamping ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Increasing Temperature

Preheating is the first but critical step for hot stamping high strength precipitate hardened aluminum alloys. To thoroughly understand the effects of preheating conditions—i.e., preheating rate and heating temperature—on the strength and hot deformation of aluminum alloys, a series of thermal–mechanical tests was performed to determine the post-hardness evolution and hot flow behaviors. Typical microstructures with different preheating conditions were also observed through transmission electron microscopy (TEM), with which a unified model of both hot flow and strength based on key microstructural variables was developed, enabling the successful prediction of macroscopic properties using different preheating strategies. The results have shown that for high strength AA7075 at the T6 condition, the dominant mechanism of precipitate evolution with increasing temperature is the coarsening of precipitates first, followed by dissolution when they exceed a critical temperature. A higher heating rate results in a slower coarsening and a relatively higher strength level. In addition, the flow stress of hot deformation is also higher using a quick heating rate, with more significant softening and reduced ductility.

Influence of Thermal History on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steels for Hot Stamping

2010 ◽  
Vol 654-656 ◽  
pp. 330-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takehide Senuma ◽  
Yoshito Takemoto
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Hot Stamping ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Heating Process ◽  
High Heating Rate ◽  
Transformation Behavior ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treated

Hot stamping is an attractive method to produce extra high strength automotive components. In the conventional hot stamping, the furnace heating is employed and the heating rate is quite low. To improve the productivity of the hot stamping technology, the reduction of time for the heating process is required. In this study, the influence of the heating rate in a range up to 200°C/s, heating temperatures between 650°C and 950°C and cooling condition on microstructure and mechanical properties of 0.22% C -3%Mn steel has been investigated. The steel is a promising material for the highly productive new hot stamping technology because this steel transformed into martensite from austenite even at cooling in free air. The specimens heat-treated at a high heating rate and for short holding time at the heating temperature just above Ac3 show significantly fine martensite microstructure and a good strength-toughness balance. In this paper, the α→ γ transformation behavior and the γ→ α transformation behavior after inter-critical annealing are discussed to explain the evolution of the microstructures and mechanical properties.

Deterioration of Mechanical Properties of High-Strength Pumpcrete after Exposure to High Temperatures

2010 ◽  
Vol 168-170 ◽  
pp. 564-569
Author(s):  
Guang Lin Yuan ◽  
Jing Wei Zhang ◽  
Jian Wen Chen ◽  
Dan Yu Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
High Strength Concrete ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Strength Deterioration ◽  
Residual Compressive Strength

This paper makes an experimental study of mechanical properties of high-strength pumpcrete under fire, and the effects of heating rate, heating temperature and cooling mode on the residual compressive strength(RCS) of high-strength pumpcrete are investigated. The results show that under air cooling, the strength deterioration speed of high-strength concrete after high temperature increases with the increase of concrete strength grade. Also, the higher heating temperature is, the lower residual compressive strength value is. At the same heating rate (10°C/min), the residual compressive strength of C45 concrete after water cooling is a little higher than that after air cooling; but the test results are just the opposite for C55 and C65 concrete. The strength deterioration speed of high-strength concrete after high temperature increases with the increase of heating rate, but not in proportion. And when the heating temperature rises up between 200°C and 500°C, heating rate has the most remarkable effect on the residual compressive strength of concrete. These test results provide scientific proofs for further evaluation and analysis of mechanical properties of reinforced-concrete after exposure to high temperatures.

Hot Stamping Processing Experiments of Quenchable Boron Steel

2008 ◽  
Vol 575-578 ◽  
pp. 299-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Bao ◽  
Zhong Wen Xing ◽  
Yu Ying Yang
Keyword(s):  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Hot Stamping ◽  
Cooling Water ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Boron Steel ◽  
Complicated Shape ◽  
Water Flow Velocity ◽  
Ultra High Strength Steel ◽  
Automotive Parts

The quenchable boron steel is a novel type of ultra high strength steel used for automotive parts so as to reduce the weight of the whole automobile. The hot stamping processing experiments for bending parts were studied. The influence of the hot stamping processing parameters, such as the heating temperature, the heat holding time and the cooling water flow velocity, on the mechanics properties and microstructure of the hot stamping parts is obtained. And then the optimal ranges of these parameters are determined, which provides a basis for the control of the hot stamping process applied in complicated shape parts’ production.

Evolution of Microstructure during Hot Deformation of the PM Molybdenum Alloy TZM

2007 ◽  
Vol 539-543 ◽  
pp. 2725-2730 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Mrotzek ◽  
Andreas Hoffmann ◽  
U. Martin ◽  
H. Oettel
Keyword(s):  
Yield Strength ◽  
Hot Deformation ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Primary Recrystallization ◽  
Molybdenum Alloy ◽  
Texture Formation ◽  
Evolution Of Microstructure

The molybdenum alloy TZM (Mo-0.5wt%Ti-0.08wt%Zr) is a commonly used structural material for high temperature applications. For these purposes a high strength at elevated temperatures and also a sufficient ductility at room temperature are being aimed. Preceding investigations revealed the existence of subgrains in hot deformed TZM. It was observed that with proceeding primary recrystallization and therefore with disappearance of subgrains the yield strength drops almost to a level of pure molybdenum. It is being assumed that the existence of a dislocation substructure has a pronounced effect on the yield strength of TZM. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the subgrain and texture formation and also to estimate the dislocation arrangement within subgrains during hot deformation. Hence, TZM rods were rolled to different degrees of deformation at a temperature above 0.5 Tm. The microstructure of the initial material was fully recrystallized. Texture formation, misorientation distributions and subgrain sizes were analyzed by electron backscattering diffraction (EBSD). Mechanical properties were characterized by tensile tests at room temperature and up to 1200°C. It was revealed, that with increasing degree of deformation a distinct substructure forms and therefore yield strength rises. Consequently, the misorientation between adjacent subgrains increases, their size decreases and a <110> fibre texture develops. To estimate the influence of texture on strength of TZM the Taylor factors are calculated from EBSD data.

Effect of Stress Relaxation on Springback of Steel Sheet in Warm Forming

2016 ◽  
Vol 725 ◽  
pp. 671-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoko Saito ◽  
Mitsugi Fukahori ◽  
Daisuke Hisano ◽  
Hiroshi Hamasaki ◽  
Fusahito Yoshida
Keyword(s):  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Steel Sheet ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Warm Forming ◽  
Sheet Metals ◽  
Stress Relaxation Behavior ◽  
Increasing Temperature

Springback of a high strength steel (HSS) sheet of 980 MPa grade was investigated at elevated temperatures ranging from room temperature to 973 K. From U-and V-bending experiments it was found that springback was decreased with increasing temperature at temperatures of above 573 K. Furthermore, springback was decreased with punch-holding time because of stress relaxation. In this work, the stress relaxation behavior of the steel was experimentally measured. By using an elasto-vicoplasticity model, the stress relaxation was described, and its effect on the springback of sheet metals in warm forming was discussed theoretically.

Investigation of the High Strength Steel Al-Si Coating during Hot Stamping Operations

2009 ◽  
Vol 410-411 ◽  
pp. 289-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Borsetto ◽  
Andrea Ghiotti ◽  
Stefania Bruschi
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Cooling Rate ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Hot Stamping ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Tribological Behaviour ◽  
Metal Sheets ◽  
Coating Characteristics

To improve the low formability that HSS sheets exhibit at room temperature, innovative forming technologies like the hot stamping process are currently applied. In order to avoid scaling and decarburization during the heating step, metal sheets coated with a specially developed Al-Si coating are utilized. In the present work the coating characteristics in terms of morphology, surface roughness and tribological behaviour are investigated as function of heating temperature, holding time and cooling rate that are typical of hot stamping processes.

Room Temperature Forming of AA7075 Aluminum Alloys: W-Temper Process

2015 ◽  
Vol 651-653 ◽  
pp. 199-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eneko Sáenz de Argandoña ◽  
Lander Galdos ◽  
Rafael Ortubay ◽  
Joseba Mendiguren ◽  
Xabier Agirretxe
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Hot Stamping ◽  
Dimensional Accuracy ◽  
Industrial Condition ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Hot Forming ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Industrial Designers

As important light-weight structure material, aluminum alloys have been widely used in automotive and aerospace industries. In the last years, the manufacturing of parts with high strength and good dimensional accuracy has become the main objective in industrial applications. Within the available aluminum alloys, the 7xxx series has attract the interest of the industrial designers due to the high yield strength and ultimate tensile strength they present. However, the formability of these alloys in as-received industrial condition is very poor at room temperature and various studies are being carried out to develop efficient warm and hot forming processes to form them industrially using heated tools. In the present paper, the W-Temper forming is studied as an alternative to the warm and hot forming processes. Heat treatment temperatures and critical times are presented and an industrial B-Pillar is formed to validate the new process. In the last chapter, the final mechanical properties of the part are reported, before and after a virtual e-coat process where the W-Temper forming is compared with a hot stamping process.

Flow Behavior of Ultra-High Strength Boron Steel at Elevated Temperature

2011 ◽  
Vol 704-705 ◽  
pp. 191-195
Author(s):  
Jun Bao ◽  
Hong Sheng Liu ◽  
Zhong Wen Xing ◽  
Bao Yu Song ◽  
Yu Ying Yang
Keyword(s):  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Flow Behavior ◽  
Hot Stamping ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Mathematic Model ◽  
Boron Steel ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Simulation Testing

Ultra-high strength boron steel is widely used in a new hot stamping technology which is hot formed and die quenched simultaneously in order to obtain stamping parts with 1500MPa tensile strength or higher. Tensile experiments were carried out with ultra-high strength boron steel in a range of temperature 500°C~860°Cand strain rate 0.01/s~1/s with the thermal simulation testing machine Gleeble 3800, and the stress-strain curves were obtained. The influences of the deformation temperature and strain rate on the stress-strain curves were analyzed. The results show that hot behavior at elevated temperature of ultra-high strength boron steel consists of strain hardening and dynamic recovery mechanism, which can be accurately described by the mathematic model. Keywords: Ultra-high strength boron steel, hot stamping, hot flow behavior

Hot Stamping and Press Quenching of Ultrahigh Strength Steel Sheet Using Resistance Heating

2007 ◽  
Vol 344 ◽  
pp. 309-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seijiro Maki ◽  
Atsushi Hamamoto ◽  
Shouichi Saito ◽  
Kenichiro Mori
Keyword(s):  
Steel Sheet ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Hot Stamping ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Resistance Heating ◽  
Input Energy ◽  
Ultrahigh Strength ◽  
Ultrahigh Strength Steel ◽  
Ac Power ◽  
Hardness Property

The feasibility of hot stamping and press quenching of ultrahigh strength steel sheet using resistance heating was investigated by demonstrating experiments. In the experiments, a rectangular blank of high strength steel sheet, SPFC980Y, 1.2mm thick, 20mm wide and 130mm long was used and it was resistance-heated with a pair of parallel electrodes placed 120mm away from each other, using an AC power supply with a function of input energy control. The relationship between input energy and heating temperature was examined and then hot stamping and press quenching performances were examined. The press quenching was also experimented in hot hat-shaped bending, and the influences of the heating temperature on spring-back and hardness property were investigated. The results of the experiments revealed that hot stamping and press quenching using resistance heating are highly feasible.

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