scholarly journals Process Performance Analysis and Improvement for the Manufacture of 6063 Aluminum Alloy

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Hsien Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Chemical Elements ◽  
Pure Aluminum ◽  
Ferrous Metal ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
6063 Aluminum Alloy

As industrial manufacturing technologies continuously improve, many conventional industrial materials are struggling to meet the needs of today’s industries. Aluminum alloys are currently the most extensively used non-ferrous metal in the industry, whose properties include corrosion resistance, high strength, and high ductility. As a result, they are widely used in many products, such as doors and windows, vehicles, and electronics. Pure aluminum though, is a very soft, silver-white metal, so to increase its strength, aluminum alloy manufacturers add in various chemical elements (such as magnesium, silicon, and zinc) according to international standards, and then adjust the proportions based on customer needs. If the chemical element composition does not meet specification requirements, it will affect the quality of the aluminum alloy product or even delay delivery and subsequently impact the operational performance of the manufacturer. To ensure and increase aluminum alloy quality, this study used a combined Six Sigma quality index (SSQI), Qpc, to develop a multi-characteristic quality analysis model (MCQAM) with five steps for the aluminum alloy industry. A practical example with a manufacturer specializing in producing 6063 aluminum alloys in Taiwan is given to demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of this proposed approach. The result shows that the proposed method not only effectively improves the quality of 6063 aluminum alloy, but also enhances its performance and capability (that is, corrosion resistance increases by 17%, strength increases by 8%, and stiffness increases by 3%). Finally, future works are also discussed in this context.

Effect of Phosphating Technologies on Corrosion Resistance of Phosphate Coatings on 6063 Aluminum Alloy

2011 ◽  
Vol 399-401 ◽  
pp. 2079-2082
Author(s):  
Bi Lan Lin ◽  
Yu Ye Xu ◽  
Biao Tian
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Tafel Polarization ◽  
Phosphate Coatings ◽  
6063 Aluminum Alloy

The basic formulation and technologies of phosphating for 6063 aluminum alloys were discussed to enhance the corrosion resistance. The effect of phosphating time, pH, ZnO, H3PO4 and NaF content on corrosion resistance was investigated using Tafel polarization methods. The results show that the optimum phosphating technologies of 6063 aluminum alloys are as follows: 7 g/L ZnO, 20 mL/L 85% H3PO4, 1.2 g/L NaF, pH 3.0, temperature 45±2°C, phosphating time 7 min. After phosphating treatment the anodic and cathodic corrosion processes of 6063 alloys are suppressed greatly, and the corrosion resistance is enhanced.

scholarly journals Surface Modification of Aluminum 6061-O Alloy by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation to Improve Corrosion Resistance Properties

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Dmitry V. Dzhurinskiy ◽  
Stanislav S. Dautov ◽  
Petr G. Shornikov ◽  
Iskander Sh. Akhatov
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Electrolytic Oxidation ◽  
Coating Layers ◽  
Plasma Electrolytic ◽  
High Strength Aluminum Alloys

In the present investigation, the plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process was employed to form aluminum oxide coating layers to enhance corrosion resistance properties of high-strength aluminum alloys. The formed protective coating layers were examined by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and characterized by several electrochemical techniques, including open circuit potential (OCP), linear potentiodynamic polarization (LP) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results were reported in comparison with the bare 6061-O aluminum alloy to determine the corrosion performance of the coated 6061-O alloy. The PEO-treated aluminum alloy showed substantially higher corrosion resistance in comparison with the untreated substrate material. A relationship was found between the coating formation stage, process parameters and the thickness of the oxide-formed layers, which has a measurable influence on enhancing corrosion resistance properties. This study demonstrates promising results of utilizing PEO process to enhance corrosion resistance properties of high-strength aluminum alloys and could be recommended as a method used in industrial applications.

scholarly journals Investigation on the Surface Properties of 5A12 Aluminum Alloy after Nd: YAG Laser Cleaning

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guodong Zhu ◽  
Shouren Wang ◽  
Wei Cheng ◽  
Gaoqi Wang ◽  
Wentao Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Laser Cleaning ◽  
Alloy Surface ◽  
Residual Tensile Stress ◽  
Yag Laser ◽  
Diode Pumped ◽  
Aluminum Alloy Surface ◽  
Diode Pumped Nd:Yag Laser

The surface of the aluminum alloy is prone to oxidation, which in turn affects the quality of the weld. The 5A12 aluminum alloy was cleaned by acousto-optic Q-switched diode-pumped Nd:YAG laser and the effects of different laser powers and different cleaning speeds on the surface roughness, microstructure, element content, microhardness, residual stress and corrosion resistance of aluminum alloy were investigated. The results show that when the power is 98W and the cleaning speed is 4.1 mm/s, the effect of Nd: YAG laser on the removal of oxide film on 5A12 aluminum alloy surface is the most effective. After laser cleaning, the smoothness and strength of aluminum alloy surface can be effectively improved. However, as a major element in 5A12 aluminum alloy, the content of magnesium decreased. At the same time, the residual tensile stress was generated on the surface of the aluminum alloy after cleaning, and the corrosion resistance slightly decreased.

Evaluation on Microstructure of Aluminum Alloys Dedicated to Plasma Etcher

2011 ◽  
Vol 689 ◽  
pp. 343-349
Author(s):  
Zhi Hui Zhang ◽  
Shu Feng Liu ◽  
Ze Ming Sun ◽  
Xiao Dong Yan
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Anodic Oxidation ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Secondary Phases ◽  
6061 Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Hole Defects

The relationship between microstructure and anodic oxidation film on 6061 aluminum alloy dedicated to plasma etcher were mainly studied by OM, SEM and TEM. The results show that the quality of anodic oxidation film has close relationship with the microstructure of materials, the distribution of element and the morphology of secondary phases. The microstructure of foreign 6061 aluminum alloy is uniform, and there are not obviously segregation and cavity. Two kinds of secondary phases disperse over the grain, one is rich-Fe phase, and the other is Mg2Si. Certainly there are also few secondary phases distributing along the grain boundary. The sizes of all secondary phases are almost below 5mm. The size of rich-Fe phases in homemade aluminum alloys are about from 2mm to 15mm, these big-size phases will bring pin-hole defects, which form some channels sending F+ etc. into the matrix of aluminum alloy, then not only the equipment will be destroyed at last, but also products will be polluted. The evaluation on microstructure of aluminum alloy will provide scientific basis for nationalization of plasma etcher.

scholarly journals Improving of Surface Quality of Metal Reflector Mirrors Machined by Single Point Diamond Turning

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-145
Author(s):  
G. A. Gusakov ◽  
G. V. Sharonov
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Radiation Resistance ◽  
Single Point ◽  
Diamond Turning ◽  
Laser Damage Threshold ◽  
Complete Disappearance

Improving the technology of diamond turning of aluminum alloys is of great importance for expanding the application areas of metal-optical products based on aluminum in aerospace technology. The aim of this work was to study the effect of surface inhomogeneities of the initial aluminum alloy substrates on their optical and mechanical characteristics and to determine ways of improving the quality of aluminum reflector mirrors manufactured using nanoscale single point diamond turning. The investigated reflector mirrors were made from AMg2 aluminum alloy. The optical surface treatment was carried out on a precision turning lathe with an air bearing spindle using a special diamond cutter with a blade radius of ≤ 0.05 μm. The analysis of the surface structure of the AMg2 alloy substrates was carried out by scanning electron microscopy / electron microprobe. The quality control of the surface treatment of the manufactured reflector mirrors was carried out by atomic force microscopy. The reflectivity and radiation resistance of these samples were also investigated.It is shown that an important problem in the manufacture of optical elements from aluminum alloys is the inhomogeneity of the structure of the initial material, associated with the presence of intermetallic inclusions. Heat treatment of the AMg2 alloy substrates at T ≥ 380 °C makes it possible to improve the quality of surface and the radiation resistance of aluminum mirrors both by removing mechanical stresses and by partially homogenizing the starting material. The optimum is heat treatment at the maximum allowable temperature for the AMg2 alloy T = 540 ºС, as a result of which there is a complete disappearance of intermetallic inclusions with an increased magnesium content. The use of high-temperature heat treatment of AMg2 alloy substrates allows, in comparison with unannealed samples, to reduce the surface roughness from 1.5 to 0.55 nm, to increase the reflectivity of mirrors at a wavelength of 1064 nm from 0.89 to 0.92, and to increase the laser damage threshold from 3.5 to 5 J / cm2.

Effect of different laser energy densities on the corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 437-444
Author(s):  
Di Xie ◽  
Hui Chen ◽  
Siyi Yin ◽  
Feisen Wang ◽  
Jingwen Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Surface Cleaning ◽  
Laser Cleaning ◽  
Chemical Cleaning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cleaning Equipment ◽  
Surface Laser

Purpose Laser cleaning, as a new type of cleaning technology, has the advantages of environment-friendliness, better selectivity, better controllability and higher efficiency compared to traditional chemical cleaning or grinding. This paper aims to use ultra-fast surface laser cleaning equipment built in laboratory to study the influence of different energy density (7.6, 11.5 and 15.3 J/cm2) on corrosion resistance of the aluminum alloy A7N01P-T4, a high-speed train body material. Design/methodology/approach SEM, white light interferometer, EDS and XPS were used to analyze the surface morphology, roughness, element content and oxide layer composition of aluminum alloy before and after cleaning. The corrosion resistance was studied by electrochemical experiments and exfoliation corrosion experiments. Findings The results showed that new oxide scale was formed on the surface after laser cleaning. The changes of surface roughness and chemical composition of oxide scale made a significant influence on corrosion behaviors. Better corrosion resistance was obtained with the energy density increased, and at the energy density of 11.5 J/cm2, aluminum alloy exhibited the best corrosion resistance. Research limitations/implications The paper only studies specific aluminum alloys and is not universal. Laser cleaning equipment is set up for the laboratory and has not yet been put into industrial production. Practical implications This paper indicated that ultra-fast laser processing was a new direction for the development of industrial equipment surface cleaning and carried out ultra-fast laser of aluminum alloy surface cleaning had certain research significance for its corrosion resistance. Social implications Compared with the conventional cleaning methods such as air abrasives grinding or chemical cleaning, laser cleaning has advantages of environment-friendliness, better selectivity, better controllability and higher efficiency. Laser cleaning can not only protect the environment, but also improve cleaning efficiency. Originality/value Changes in the surface of aluminum alloys after ultra-fast surface laser treatment were found, and the mechanism of changes in aluminum alloy corrosion properties was clarified.

IncoMAP Alloy Al-9052

Alloy Digest ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Mechanical Alloying ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Corrosion Resistant

Abstract IncoMAP alloy Al-9052 is a high-strength, corrosion resistant aluminum alloy made by the mechanical alloying process. It is dispersion strengthened by oxides and carbides. Its density is 5% less than age hardenable aluminum alloys of comparable strength. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-296. Producer or source: Inco Alloys International Inc..

The Effect of Temperature on the Surface Chemistry of Aluminum Alloy P-Ni Alloy Plating Quality

2010 ◽  
Vol 146-147 ◽  
pp. 1655-1658
Author(s):  
Qing Hua Chang ◽  
Er Hui Zhi ◽  
Xu Ping Wu ◽  
Jian Han ◽  
Yan Fang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Optimum Temperature ◽  
Chemical Plating ◽  
Ni Alloy ◽  
Alloy Plating ◽  
Scanning Electron

In aluminum alloy chemical plating process, temperature is one of the most important factors which directly affect the coating speed and quality. With the change of temperature with speed, so temperature is an important factor which affect the deposition speed. Therefore, to measure and study the influence on temperature to the quality of coating and plating speed is of important theoretical and practical significance. Using scanning electron observe the surface morphology of coating. Spectrum analyzer detects the surface content of Ni- P; then corrosion resistance of coating is detected, and thus the optimum temperature is determined.

Preparation and Properties of Cerium Conversion Coatings on the Surface of Aluminum Alloy LY12

2012 ◽  
Vol 182-183 ◽  
pp. 241-244
Author(s):  
Cheng Bao Xia ◽  
Wen Jun Ge ◽  
Hou Chuan Yang
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Surface Modification ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Conversion Coating ◽  
Modification Technique ◽  
Resistance Performance ◽  
The Given

In order to improve the repairing quality of aircraft envelope of the aluminum alloy LY12， the cerium conversion coating technology was studied by using the surface modification technique. Principle experiment was on the basis of aviation repair technological requirement, refers to the related technique, through examination of corrosion resistance and wear resistance performance of cerium conversion coating, the principal composition of the formula for making cerium conversion coating:Ce(NO3)3 + KMnO4+ Ce-1 (chemical additive), In order to determine each composition of the formula and the technology parameters scientifically, L9(34) orthogonal testing method was adopted, and the formula of surface modification solution was optimized, the technological conditions for making cerium conversion coating on the surface of aircraft envelope were determined. Results of corrosion resistance and wear resistance of the cerium conversion coating on the surface of the aluminum alloy LY12 aircraft envelope obtained by the new technology showed: 1. On the given test conditions, the best content of each chemical composition in the formula of modification solution for making cerium conversion coating on the surface were: l.Ce(NO3)3：14g/L,KMnO4：1g/L,addictive Ce-1:0.3g/L；Main technology parameters were ：pH=1.5～2.7;temperature：20°C；time:15~25 min.；2. Under the same test condition, the corrosion resistance of surface of the cerium conversion coating obtained in test modification solution was better than Alodine 1001 obtained from Bombardier Corporation of Canada, and can meet the repairing demands of Aircraft Envelope.

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