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 ◽  
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Shokri Saleh M. Khalifa ◽  
Hakan Gürün ◽  
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...  
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.

Study on Heading and Thread-Rolling Processes of Magnesium Alloy Screws

2013 ◽  
Vol 535-536 ◽  
pp. 322-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeong-Maw Hwang ◽  
Kai Neng Hwang ◽  
Chia Yu Chang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Flow Pattern ◽  
Effective Strain ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
Die Set ◽  
Thread Rolling ◽  
Experimental Values ◽  
Two Stages

This study is to investigate the effects of the process parameters on the heading load and metal flow pattern during heading and thread-rolling processes of LZ91 magnesium alloy screws. A heading process composed of two stages is proposed. The material flow pattern of the billet inside the die is analyzed using the finite element analyses. The effects of the upper die velocity, temperatures and friction factors on the heading loads and product quality are discussed. On the other hand, in the thread-rolling process, the effects of the friction factor on the effective stress, effective strain, and tooth height are investigated. Finally, heading and thread-rolling experiments are conducted using a self-designed die set and a lubricant of MoS2. The experimental values are compared with the simulation results to verify the validity of the finite element models and the proposed heading procedures.

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.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Influence of Open-Die Forging Parameters on the Flow Kinetics of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 4010
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Banaszek ◽  
Teresa Bajor ◽  
Anna Kawałek ◽  
Tomasz Garstka
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Hydraulic Press ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Numerical Tests ◽  
Az91 Magnesium ◽  
Product Manufacturing ◽  
Open Die Forging

This paper presents the results of numerical tests of the process of forging magnesium alloy ingots (AZ91) on a hydraulic press with the use of flat and proprietary shaped anvils. The analysis of the hydrostatic pressure distribution and the deformation intensity was carried out. It is one of the elements used for determining the assumptions for the technology of forging to obtain a semi-finished product from the AZ91 alloy with good strength properties. The aim of the research was to reduce the number of forging passes, which will shorten the operation time and reduce the product manufacturing costs. Numerical tests of the AZ91 magnesium alloy were carried out using commercial Forge®NxT software.

Model of Microstructure Development in Hot Deformed Magnesium Alloy AZ31 Type

2013 ◽  
Vol 197 ◽  
pp. 232-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Kuc ◽  
Eugeniusz Hadasik
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Flow Stress ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
Microstructure Development ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Magnesium Alloy Az31 ◽  
Hot Rolling Process ◽  
Alloy Type ◽  
Relaxation Curves

The paper presents a model of microstructure changes elaborated for magnesium alloy type AZ31. In previous papers, the function of flow stress was defined on the basis of uniaxial hot compression tests. On the basis of marked relaxation curves and quantitative tests of structure the softening indicators were defined together with elaboration of equations which describe the changes in the grain size. Marked coefficients of equations were introduced in the code of simulation program. Calculations were conducted for given temperature values from 450 ÷ 250°C and strain rate from 0.01 to 10 s-1, which correspond with rolling temperature range of this alloy. Prepared model will allow the proper choice of parameters in hot rolling process of this alloy to achieve the assumed microstructure.

A New Stretch-Forming Process Based on Loading at Discrete Points and its Numerical Investigation

2013 ◽  
Vol 423-426 ◽  
pp. 737-740
Author(s):  
Zhong Yi Cai ◽  
Mi Wang ◽  
Chao Jie Che
Keyword(s):  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Discrete Point ◽  
Stretch Forming ◽  
Sheet Metal Part ◽  
Metal Part ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Loading Trajectory ◽  
New Process ◽  
Forming Defects

A new stretch-forming process based on discretely loading for three-dimensional sheet metal part is proposed and numerically investigated. The gripping jaw in traditional stretch-forming process is replaced by the discrete array of loading units, and the stretching load is applied at discrete points on the two ends of sheet metal. By controlling the loading trajectory at the each discrete point, an optimal stretch-forming process can be realized. The numerical results on the new stretch-forming process of a saddle-shaped sheet metal part show that the distribution of the deformation on the formed surface of new process is more uniform than that of traditional stretch-forming, and the forming defects can be avoided and better forming quality will be obtained.

Room Temperature Screw Form Rolling of AZ91D Magnesium Alloy through Processing by Extrusion-Torsion Simultaneous Working

2014 ◽  
Vol 783-786 ◽  
pp. 375-379
Author(s):  
Mitsuaki Furui ◽  
Shouyou Sakashita ◽  
Kazuya Shimojima ◽  
Tetsuo Aida ◽  
Kiyoshi Terayama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Hardness Measurement ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Az91d Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Microstructure Observation ◽  
Fine Grain ◽  
Simultaneous Processing

Extrusion-torsion simultaneous processing is a very attractive technique for fabricating a rod-shape material with fine grain and random texture. We have proposed a new screw form rolling process combined with preliminary extrusion-torsion simultaneous working. Microstructure evolution and mechanical property change of AZ91D magnesium alloy during extrusion-torsion simultaneous processing was examined through microstructure observation, X-ray diffraction analysis and micro-Vickers hardness measurement. By the addition of torsion, the crystal orientation of AZ91D magnesium alloy workpiece was drastically changed from basal crystalline orientation to the random orientation. Crystal grain occurred through the dynamic recrystallization and tended to coarsen with an increase of extrusion-torsion temperature. Grain refinement under 2 um was achieved at the lowest extrusion-torsion temperature of 523 K. M8 gauge AZ91D magnesium alloy screw was successfully formed at room temperature using the extrusion-twisted workpiece preliminary solution treating at 678 K for 345.6 ks. It was found that the extrusion-torsion temperature of 678 K must be selected to fabricate the good screw without any defects.

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