Optimization of Process Parameters of Al-10% Cu Compacts through Powder Metallurgy

2015 ◽  
Vol 813-814 ◽  
pp. 603-607
Author(s):  
T. Pravin ◽  
M. Sadhasivam ◽  
S. Raghuraman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Optimization Of Process Parameters ◽  
Maximum Process ◽  
Controlled Porosity

Powder Metallurgy (P/M) is a manufacturing process in which powders are compacted in a die to attain the final product. P/M has certain unique advantage like controlled porosity, High Strength to weight ratio. Aluminium (Al) is a light weight material, but pure Al does not possess a good strength. To achieve the strength, Copper (Cu) powders are blended at required proportions. Al along with Cu shows good mechanical properties. An attempt is made to optimize the process parameter of Al – 10% Cu powder to attain maximum process efficiency. Here optimization is done by Taghuchi’s method.

scholarly journals The Effects of Feature Sizes in Selectively Laser Melted Ti-6Al-4V Parts on the Validity of Optimised Process Parameters

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinmay Phutela ◽  
Nesma T. Aboulkhair ◽  
Christopher J. Tuck ◽  
Ian Ashcroft
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Size Range ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Technology Readiness ◽  
Feature Size ◽  
Excellent Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Fixed Set

Ti-6Al-4V is a popular alloy due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance. Many applications of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V using selective laser melting (SLM) have reached technology readiness. However, issues linked with metallurgical differences in parts manufactured by conventional processes and SLM persist. Very few studies have focused on relating the process parameters to the macroscopic and microscopic properties of parts with different size features. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the size of features on the density, hardness, microstructural evolution, and mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V parts fabricated using a fixed set of parameters. It was found that there is an acceptable range of sizes that can be produced using a fixed set of parameters. Beyond a specific window, the relative density decreased. Upon decreasing the size of a cuboid from (5 × 5 × 5 mm) to (1 × 1 × 5 mm), porosity increased from 0.3% to 4.8%. Within a suitable size range, the microstructure was not significantly affected by size; however, a major change was observed outside the acceptable size window. The size of features played a significant role in the variation of mechanical properties. Under tensile loading, decreasing the gauge size, the ultimate and yield strengths deteriorated. This investigation, therefore, presents an understanding of the correlation between the feature size and process parameters in terms of the microscopic and macroscopic properties of Ti-6Al-4V parts manufactured using SLM. This study also highlights the fact that any set of optimized process parameters will only be valid within a specific size window.

Influences of Varying Current by Tungsten Inert Gas Welding and its Process Parameters on Weld Quality of AA 6061 Aluminium Alloy

2018 ◽  
Vol 1148 ◽  
pp. 136-141
Author(s):  
K.H. Preethi ◽  
B.S. Ajay Kumar ◽  
N.J. Krishna Prasad ◽  
K. Barat
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Inert Gas ◽  
Pulsed Current ◽  
Influence Of Process Parameters ◽  
Continuous Current ◽  
6061 Aluminium Alloy

An extensively studied Al-Mg-Si (AA6061) alloy has been considered for this investigation. This alloy is used for large number of industrial applications since it possesses medium to high strength to weight ratio, excellent weldability and corrosion resistance. It has been observed that these alloys are usually used in sheet form and were welded for large application. Even though a number of welding procedures are available, the most convenient and economical procedure of tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding was used to weld Al-Mg-Si sheets. All the sheets were having a thickness of 3.0 mm. In the case of single pass TIG welded samples, the pulsed current has been found beneficial as it is most advantageous over the conventional continuous current process. The use of pulsed current parameters has been found to improve the mechanical properties of the welds compared to those of continuous current welds of this alloy. This is possibly due to the grain refinement occurring in the fusion zone. These results clearly demonstrated that current parameters and its optimization is most important aspect for obtaining a good weldment. An Influence of process parameters and their influence on mechanical properties are explained in detail in light of microstructural details.

scholarly journals The effect of process parameters in Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites with Powder Metallurgy

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vemula Vijaya Vani ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Chak
Keyword(s):  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Metal Matrix Composites ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Homogeneous Microstructure ◽  
Aluminum Metal ◽  
Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites

Metal Matrix Composites are developed in recent years as an alternative over conventional engineering materials due to their improved properties. Among all, Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs) are increasing their demand due to low density, high strength-to-weight ratio, high toughness, corrosion resistance, higher stiffness, improved wear resistance, increased creep resistance, low co-efficient of thermal expansion, improved high temperature properties. Major applications of these materials have been in aerospace, automobile, military. There are different processing techniques for the fabrication of AMCs. Powder metallurgy is a one of the most promising and versatile routes for fabrication of particle reinforced AMCs as compared to other manufacturing methods. This method ensures the good wettability between matrix and reinforcement, homogeneous microstructure of the fabricated MMC, and prevents the formation of any undesirable phases. This article addresses mainly on the effect of process parameters like sintering time, temperature and particle size on the microstructure of aluminum metal matrix composites.

Properties of Precipitation Hardening 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Manufactured by Powder Metallurgy Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 811 ◽  
pp. 87-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Kazior ◽  
Aneta Szewczyk-Nykiel ◽  
Tadeusz Pieczonka ◽  
Marek Hebda ◽  
Marek Nykiel
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Ferritic Stainless Steel ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Stainless Steels ◽  
Precipitation Hardening ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Martensitic Stainless Steels ◽  
Heat Treated

Alloys from austenitic and ferritic stainless steel found to be satisfactory for a great many applications. However, for applications that require higher levels of strength and hardness from the martensitic grades are frequently specified. Martensitic stainless steels offer significantly higher strengths but have to low ductility. For this reason for application where high levels of strength and a moderate ductility is required, the precipitation strengthened stainless steels are often considered. One of the most popular alloy of this kind of stainless steel is 17-4 PH. The aim of the present paper was to examined the influence the process parameters in conventional powder metallurgy processing on the mechanical properties of the 17-4 PH alloy in both as-sintered and heat treated conditions. In was found that temperature of aged is a very sensitive parameter for obtained high strength and acceptable ductility.

Finite Element Analysis of Mechanical Behavior of Light-Weight Mobile FRP Bridge

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 1995-1998
Author(s):  
Xin Huang ◽  
Zai Gen Mu ◽  
Peng Feng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Superior Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Main Material

As composite materials have advantages of high strength-to-weight ratio and superior corrosion resistance properties, it is used in emergencies in the construction of mobile bridges as the preferred material. However, In contrast to traditional steel or aluminum to the movement of the bridge as the main material, the original bridge forms need to be improved in order to reach the full of FRP material properties. In this paper, to study the domestic light-weight mobile FRP Bridge, the finite element method is used to analysis the mechanical properties of bridge.

Development Of High-Strength Aluminum-Based Alloys By Synthesis Of New Multicomponent Quasicrystals

1998 ◽  
Vol 553 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Inoue ◽  
H. M. Kimura
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Rapid Solidification ◽  
Future Development ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Supercooled Liquid ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Atomic Configuration ◽  
Lanthanide Metal ◽  
Bulk Alloys

AbstractBy the control of composition, clustered atomic configuration and stability of the supercooled liquid in the rapid solidification and powder metallurgy processes, high-strength Al-based bulk alloys containing nanoscale nonperiodic phases were produced in AI-Ln-LTM, AI-ETM-LTM and Al-(V, Cr, Mn)-LTM (Ln=lanthanide metal, LTM=VII and VIII group metals, ETM=IV to VI group metals) alloys containing high Al contents of 92 to 95 at%. The nonperiodic phases are composed of amorphous or icosahedral (I) phase. In particular, the Al-based bulk alloys consisting of nanoscale I particles surrounded by Al phase exhibit much better mechanical properties as compared with commercial Al base alloys. The success of producing the Al-based alloys with good engineering properties by use of I phase is important for future development of I-based alloys as practical materials.

Application of Combined Casting-Forging Process for Production of Durable Lightweight Aluminum Parts

2013 ◽  
Vol 554-557 ◽  
pp. 264-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanislav Dedov ◽  
Gunter Lehmann ◽  
Rudolf Kawalla
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Strength ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Process Efficiency ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Technological Chain ◽  
Process Chains ◽  
Coupled Process ◽  
Hardening Heat Treatment

Due to the constant development in the automotive industry, where high performance shared with the maximal comfort and safety at low car body weight are the primary goals, gains the lightweight construction in importance. Materials with light weight, high strength and toughness are being engaged. With this background the material aluminum and its alloys become highly attractive to manufacturers. There are mainly two ways of forming the metal materials: casting or forming. Apart from substitution of one method by another there are also many examples of combining of casting and forging processes in practice. Such approach allows using the advantages of both methods, shortening the process chains and saving energy and resources at the same time. Furthermore the form flexibility can be increased and the product quality can be improved. For higher process efficiency a direct transition from casting to forging operation should be applied, so that the heat loss decreases and no additional heat treatment between these operations is necessary. There are processes known, which allow producing the final parts by casting and forging from one a single heat. The application of such processes requires materials, which have simultaneously good casting and forging properties. The Institute of Metal forming TU Freiberg works intensively on development of combined casting-forging technologies for lightweight aluminum parts. A technological chain for this coupled process followed by precipitation hardening heat treatment was developed (Figure 1). Heat treatable aluminum cast and wrought alloys with 1 – 7 % silicon were applied. By the variation of silicon content the optimal cast, forging and hardening properties were achieved. This technology with high energy efficiency allows producing durable light weight parts from aluminum alloys while the mechanical properties of the final parts are equal to or even higher than those in the conventional processes.

Microstructure Evolution and Deformation Mechanisms of Harmonic Structure Designed Materials

2016 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 145-150
Author(s):  
Kei Ameyama ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Vajpai ◽  
Mie Ota
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Plastic Deformation ◽  
Powder Metallurgy ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Plastic Instability ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Harmonic Structure ◽  
Homogeneous Microstructure ◽  
Macro Scale

This paper presents the novel microstructure design, called Harmonic Structure, which gives structural metallic materials outstanding mechanical properties through an innovative powder metallurgy process. Homogeneous and ultra-fine grain (UFG) structure enables the materials high strength. However, such a “Homo-“ and “UFG” microstructure does not, usually, satisfy the need to be both strong and ductile, due to the plastic instability in the early stage of the deformation. As opposed to such a “Homo-and UFG“ microstructure, “Harmonic Structure” has a heterogeneous microstructure consisting of bimodal grain size together with a controlled and specific topological distribution of fine and coarse grains. In other words, the harmonic structure is heterogeneous on micro-but homogeneous on macro-scales. In the present work, the harmonic structure design has been applied to pure metals and alloys via a powder metallurgy route consisting of controlled severe plastic deformation of the corresponding powders by mechanical milling or high pressure gas milling, and subsequent consolidation by SPS. At a macro-scale, the harmonic structure materials exhibited superior combination of strength and ductility as compared to their homogeneous microstructure counterparts. This behavior was essentially related to the ability of the harmonic structure to promote the uniform distribution of strain during plastic deformation, leading to improved mechanical properties by avoiding or delaying localized plastic instability.

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