scholarly journals Tool Optimization of Friction Stir Processing of ZE41A Rare Earth Magnesium Alloys

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 6062-6066

In this study, the effect of tool pin geometry on the microstructure and mechanical properties friction stir processed (FSP) specimens of ZE41 magnesium alloy were investigated. The four different tool pin profiles such as triangular, square, taper cylindrical and threaded taper cylindrical with process parameters of 1120 RPM, 25mm/min and tool tilt angle 10 were considered. Microstructures of the processed specimens are examined using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and the wear behavior was observed using pin on disk tribometer. The consequences show that the triangular tool pin produced defect free joints, finest microstructure, higher mechanical and wear properties.

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (18n19) ◽  
pp. 2848-2857 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. KAZEMI TALACHI ◽  
M. EIZADJOU ◽  
H. DANESH MANESH ◽  
K. JANGHORBAN

Ultra-fine grained 1100 Al alloy was successfully produced by accumulative roll bonding (ARB) process. TEM investigation and SAD patterns showed that, after eight cycles of ARB, sheets were found to contain ultra-fine grains with high angle grain boundaries. The mechanical properties of the ARB processed (ARBed) 1100 aluminum alloy increased with increasing the number of ARB cycles. The elongation dropped abruptly at the first cycles. Wear properties were investigated using a pin on disk wear machine at ambient environment. Contrary to an expectation, the wear resistance of the ARBed Al alloy was less than the non-processed Al alloy. Morphologies of worn surfaces were studied by scanning electron microscope (SEM).


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-193
Author(s):  
L. Suvarna RAJU ◽  
Borigorla VENU ◽  
G. MALLAIAH

The influence of tool pin profile and process parameters on microstructure and mechanical properties of AA2014 weldments was studied. Tool pin profiles such as a Straight Cylindrical Threaded (SCT) and Taper Cylindrical Threaded (TCT) profiles are used for experimentation. The process parameters such as constant tool rotational speed of 900 rpm, welding speed and tool tilt angles at 30, 40, 50, and 60mm/min and 1o, 2o, respectively, are used to fabricate the weldments. A set of experiments was conducted with two different tool pin profiles and mechanical properties were evaluated. The better mechanical properties such as tensile strength of 367N/mm2, impact strength of 10J and hardness of 139HV were obtained by using TCT pin when compared to SCT pin. The observed mechanical properties have been correlated with microstructure. The mechanical properties were analyzed by ANOVA and regression analysis. Objective functions and constraints are developed for the three responses in terms of factors. The factors are optimized using Genetic Algorithm (GA). From the GA results, it is observed that the welding speed of 58mm/min and tool tilt angle of 1.95o are found to be the better combination for carrying out the experiments using TCT pin profile.


2016 ◽  
Vol 254 ◽  
pp. 231-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ion Dragoş Uţu ◽  
Gabriela Marginean ◽  
Iosif Hulka ◽  
Viorel Aurel Şerban

Microstructure and wear properties of the Al2O3-13.wt% TiO2 thermally sprayed coatings before and after remelting were investigated in this study. The coatings were deposited on a pure titanium substrate using the atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) process. The as-sprayed coatings were electron beam (EB) modified in order to improve their compactness and bonding strength.The effect of EB remelting on the microstructure, phase constituents and wear properties was investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-Ray diffraction technique and hardness measurements. The sliding wear behavior was tested using a pin on disk method.The results showed that the remelting process had a positive effect removing the lamellar defect of the as-sprayed coating and improving the compactness, hardness and wear behavior.


2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-300
Author(s):  
Sanjay Kumar ◽  
Ashish Kumar Srivastava ◽  
Rakesh Kumar Singh

Friction stir processing is an avant-garde technique of producing new surface composite or changing the different properties of a material through intense, solid-state localized material plastic deformation. This change in properties depends upon the deformation formed by inserting a non-consumable revolving tool into the workpiece and travels laterally through the workpiece. This research work highlights the effect of process parameters on mechanical properties of fabricated surface composites by friction stir processing. By using various reinforcing materials like Ti, SiC, B4C, Al2O3 with waste elements like waste eggshells, rice husks, coconut shell and coir will be used to fabricate the green composites which are environmentally friendly and reduces the problem of decomposition. The parameter for this experiment is considered as the reinforcing materials, tool rotation speed and tool tilt angle. The SiC/Al2O3/Ti along with eggshell are selected asreinforcement materials. The main effect of the reinforcement is to improve mechanical properties, like hardness, impact strength and strength. The results revealed that the process parameters significantly affect the mechanical properties of friction stir processed surface composites.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeed Ahmadifard ◽  
Nasir Shahin ◽  
Mojtaba Vakili-azghandi ◽  
Shahab Kazemi

Abstract This study investigates the effects of incorporating Ti3AlC2 MAX phase into Al7075-T6 alloy by friction stir processing as well as adding Al2O3 nanoparticles to obtain a surface hybrid nanocomposite. These composites were successfully prepared by friction stir processing with a rotational speed of 1000 rpm and a travel speed of 28 mm/min after 3 passes. Optical, atomic force and scanning electron microscopy as well as microhardness, tensile and wear tests utilized to characterize the fabricated surface hybrid nanocomposites. Results showed that the maximum tensile strength and hardness value were achieved for Al-100% Al2O3 composite due to more grain refinement and effective dispersion of nanoparticles. Due to its laminar structure, Ti3AlC2 MAX phase enhanced better tribological characterization whereas Al2O3 nanoparticles cause better mechanical properties. Scanning electron microscopy tests revealed that the wear mechanism changes from adhesive for Al7075 alloy to adhesive-abrasive for the nanocomposite specimens.


2012 ◽  
Vol 445 ◽  
pp. 595-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Shamsipur ◽  
Seyed Farshid Kashani-Bozorg ◽  
Abbas Zarei Hanzaki

In the present investigation, the surface of a commercially pure titanium (CP-Ti) substrate was modified to Ti/SiC nanocomposite layer employing friction stir processing technique; nanosized SiC powder was introduced into the stir zone provided by a rotating and advancing tool. The fabricated nanocomposite surface layer exhibited a micro hardness value of ~535HV which is much greater than 160HV of the substrate material using Vickers micro hardness testing. In addition, the un-treated CP-Ti substrate showed sever wear regime in the pin-on-disc test against the hardened AISI 52100 steel. It suffers extensive typical adhesive wear dominated by plastic deformation as evidenced by scanning electron microscopy. Also, deep grooves were formed, i.e. evidence of abrasive wear. Contrary to this, enhanced wear properties were detected for the Ti/SiC nanocomposite surface layer, i.e. lower coefficient of friction and weight loss. The nanocomposite surface layer was found to be adherent to the underlying substrate during the pin-on-disc test. The superior wear behavior of the nanocomposite surface layer is attributed to its improved micro hardness value due to the presence of hard nanosize SiC particles in a refined titanium matrix.


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