Effect of Deep Cryogenic Treatment on the Microstructure of an Aerospace Aluminum Alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 445 ◽  
pp. 965-970 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Bouzada ◽  
M. Cabeza ◽  
P. Merino ◽  
S. Trillo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Deep Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Static Mechanical ◽  
Compressive Residual Stresses ◽  
Static Mechanical Properties

This paper describes how deep cryogenic treatment at 98K produces changes in the microstructure of a heat-treated aluminum alloy. It was observed how the sub-micrometric particles increased near and at the grain boundaries. This slight precipitation did not produce any modification in static mechanical properties. However, the compressive residual stresses of the material were higher after compared to before the treatment. Both these effects can enhance the life of this alloy through cryogenic treatment.

scholarly journals Temperature-Dependent Creep Behavior and Quasi-Static Mechanical Properties of Heat-Treated Wood

Forests ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 968
Author(s):  
Dong Xing ◽  
Xinzhou Wang ◽  
Siqun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Creep Behavior ◽  
Cell Walls ◽  
Treated Wood ◽  
Crosslinking Reaction ◽  
Depth Sensing ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Static Mechanical ◽  
Static Mechanical Properties

In this paper, Berkovich depth-sensing indentation has been used to study the effects of the temperature-dependent quasi-static mechanical properties and creep deformation of heat-treated wood at temperatures from 20 °C to 180 °C. The characteristics of the load–depth curve, creep strain rate, creep compliance, and creep stress exponent of heat-treated wood are evaluated. The results showed that high temperature heat treatment improved the hardness of wood cell walls and reduced the creep rate of wood cell walls. This is mainly due to the improvement of the crystallinity of the cellulose, and the recondensation and crosslinking reaction of the lignocellulose structure. The Burgers model is well fitted to study the creep behavior of heat-treated wood cell walls under different temperatures.

scholarly journals Analysis of Quenching and Stretching Processes of Aluminum Alloy Thick Plates

2014 ◽  
Vol 996 ◽  
pp. 532-537
Author(s):  
Hai Gong ◽  
Yun Xin Wu ◽  
Zhao Peng Yang ◽  
Kai Liao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Residual Stress ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
Residual Stress Distribution ◽  
Thick Plates ◽  
7050 Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Strong Inhomogeneity

7050 aluminum alloy thick plates are usually heat treated and then aged to improve mechanical properties; however, residual stresses in the plates are developed during quenching. In this study, the influences of non-uniform factors on residual stresses in aluminum alloy thick plates during the quenching and stretching processes are studied. The results show strong inhomogeneity of the residual stress distribution in the plates, and the length of influenced area of the stretched plate is discussed.

scholarly journals Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on Mechanical Properties of AISI 4340 and AISI 4140 Steel

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 755-766
Author(s):  
Abdul Rauf Rauf Jamali ◽  
Waseem Khan ◽  
Ali Dad Chandio ◽  
Zubai Anwer ◽  
Muhammad Hayat Jokhio
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Micro Structure ◽  
Deep Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Aisi 4140 ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Aisi 4340

From last epoch till to date, AISI 4340 and AISI 4140 have been widely used in different engineering applications. These applications include bolt, screws, gears, drive shafts, crane shaft and piston rods for engines due to its upright mechanical properties, cost-effective and easily available in market. In present work, deep cryogenic treatment effect on the mechanical properties of AISI 4340 and AISI 4140 have been studied. Present work was carried out at laboratory scale and can be extended for mass production. Our work is simple, straight forward safe and economical. In our work, samples were heat treated in simple muffle furnace and followed by cryogenic treatment in liquid nitrogen. Before cryogenic treatment, all samples were normalized at 860°C to obtain homogenized micro structure. Samples were also compared conventionally heat treatment with quenched in oil quenchant. Experimental results showed that after cryogenic treatment with tempering treatment, one could easily increase the tensile strength, impact toughness and hardness. Advanced optical microscopy (IMM 901) and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), FIT Quanta 200 methods have also been deployed to reveal and interpret the internal structure of samples. It was found from micro structure that cryogenic treated sample increases the impact strength, hardness and tensile strength as compared conventional heat treated quenching approaches.

Effects of deep cryogenic treatment on machinability, hardness and microstructure in dry turning process of tempered steels

2020 ◽  
pp. 095440892097944
Author(s):  
Menderes Kam
Keyword(s):  
Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Cutting Tools ◽  
Cutting Speed ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Turning Process ◽  
Deep Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
Dry Turning ◽  
Control Factors ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Hardness Values

This study investigated the effects of Deep Cryogenic Treatment (DCT) on machinability, hardness, and microstructure in dry turning process of AISI 4140 (48-51 HRc) tempered steels with ceramic cutting tools on the surface roughness (Ra). DCT process of steels has shown significant improvement in their mechanical properties. In this context, experiments were made with Taguchi L16 method and optimum values were determined. Three different values for each control factors as: different heat treated samples, cutting speeds (160, 200, 240, 280 m/min), feed rates (0.08, 0.12, 0.16, 0.20 mm/rev) were selected. As a result, the lowest Ra value was found to be 0.159 µm for the DCTT36 sample at a cutting speed of 240 m/min, a feed rate of 0.08 mm/rev. The optimum Ra value was the lowest for the DCTT36 sample compared to the other samples as 0.206 µm. The hardness values of the micro and macro were highest for the DCTT36 sample. Microstructural point of view Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) point of view, the DCCT36 sample showed that best results owing to its homogeneity. It was concluded that lower Ra values can be obtained with ceramic cutting tool in dry turning experiments according to the studies in the literature review. It is thought to be preferred as an alternative to cylindrical grinding process due to lower cost.

Quasi-static mechanical properties of novel generalized Resch-pattern composite foldcores

2020 ◽  
pp. 095440622094000
Author(s):  
Antao Deng ◽  
Bin Ji ◽  
Xiang Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Woven Fabrics ◽  
Geometric Design ◽  
Honeycomb Core ◽  
Reinforced Plastic ◽  
Static Mechanical ◽  
Laminate Thickness ◽  
Static Mechanical Properties

A new geometric design method for foldcores based on the generalized Resch patterns that allow face-to-face bonding interfaces between the core and the skins is proposed. Based on the geometric design method, a systematic numerical investigation on the quasi-static mechanical properties of the generalized Resch-based foldcores made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) woven fabrics subjected to compression and shear loads is performed using the finite element method that is validated by experiments. The relationships between the mechanical properties and various geometric parameters as well as laminate thickness of the generalized Resch-based CFRP foldcores are revealed. Additionally, the mechanical properties of the generalized Resch-based CFRP foldcore are compared to those of the standard Resch-based, Miura-based foldcore, the honeycomb core, and the aluminum counterpart. It is found that the generalized Resch-based CFRP foldcore performs more stably than the honeycomb core under compression and has higher compressive and shear stiffnesses than the standard Resch-based and Miura-based foldcores and absorbs as nearly twice energy under compression as the Miura-based foldcore does. When compared with the aluminum counterpart, the CFRP model has higher weight-specific stiffness and strength but lower energy absorption capacity under shearing. The results presented in this paper can serve as the useful guideline for the design of the generalized Resch-based composite foldcore sandwich structures for various performance goals.

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