scholarly journals Applications of Aluminum Alloys in Rail Transportation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoguang Sun ◽  
Xiaohui Han ◽  
Chaofang Dong ◽  
Xiaogang Li
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Strength ◽  
End Users ◽  
Rail Transportation ◽  
High Speed Train ◽  
Manufacturing Techniques ◽  
Set Up ◽  
High Strength Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Detailed Application

This chapter focus on the latest applications of aluminum alloys in rail transportation field. The typical high-strength aluminum alloys used on high speed train is introduced. The unique properties of aluminum alloys are analyzed. The detailed application is illustrated including car-body, gear box and axle box tie rod. The main challenges encountered in the application are also mentioned. The key manufacturing techniques, such as casting, forming, welding, are analyzed. Finally, the future improvement directions for better application is summarized. It is expected to set up a bridge for materials providers, equipment manufacturers and end-users, thereby promoting the advance of manufacturing technology and application of aluminum alloys in wider fields.

scholarly journals Effect of vibrations on the residual stress field formation during milling of high-strength aluminum alloys

2021 ◽  
Vol 2094 (4) ◽  
pp. 042026
Author(s):  
A Yu Nikolaev
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Residual Stresses ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Residual Stress Field ◽  
Ray Method ◽  
High Speed Milling ◽  
Structural Parts ◽  
High Strength Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Field Formation

Abstract The authors examine the influence of high-speed milling on the distribution of residual stresses in parts made of structural high-strength aluminum alloys Al-Cu-Mg, which are the main structural materials in the aerospace industry. Milling was carried out at high cutting speeds. Different tool settings were used to balance the instrument. Plastic deformation occurred in the part’s surface layers. Residual stresses were measured by the X-ray method. It was found that high-speed milling creates residual compressive stresses that are favorable for the operation of the part. The depth of the residual stresses depends on the cutting mode. The article shows the relationship between residual stresses and the type of metalworking tool, processing conditions in structural parts made of high-strength aluminum alloys.

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 Accelerated discovery of high-strength aluminum alloys by machine learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaheng Li ◽  
Yingbo Zhang ◽  
Xinyu Cao ◽  
Qi Zeng ◽  
Ye Zhuang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Alloy System ◽  
Processing Route ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
High Strength Aluminum Alloys

Abstract Aluminum alloys are attractive for a number of applications due to their high specific strength, and developing new compositions is a major goal in the structural materials community. Here, we investigate the Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy system (7xxx series) by machine learning-based composition and process optimization. The discovered optimized alloy is compositionally lean with a high ultimate tensile strength of 952 MPa and 6.3% elongation following a cost-effective processing route. We find that the Al8Cu4Y phase in wrought 7xxx-T6 alloys exists in the form of a nanoscale network structure along sub-grain boundaries besides the common irregular-shaped particles. Our study demonstrates the feasibility of using machine learning to search for 7xxx alloys with good mechanical performance.

The effect of droplet size on the localized corrosion of high-strength aluminum alloys

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (12) ◽  
pp. 1294-1307 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. P. Knight ◽  
A. D. Sudholz ◽  
A. Butler ◽  
S. Palanisamy ◽  
M.S. Dargusch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Droplet Size ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Localized Corrosion ◽  
High Strength Aluminum Alloys

Effect of Different Methods on Properties of SMA490BW Steel Welded Joints

2015 ◽  
Vol 1095 ◽  
pp. 902-905
Author(s):  
Xiang Yang Wu ◽  
Wei Chuang Qi ◽  
Yong Jun Liu ◽  
Yong Bin Han ◽  
Chun Hui Xia
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Automatic Welding ◽  
High Speed Train ◽  
Single Wire ◽  
Bogie Frame ◽  
Microstructure Observation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
Welding Productivity

Because of its advantages of high strength, good toughness and strong corrosion resistance capability, SMA490BW was access to a wide range of applications in bogie frame of high-speed train. Manual welding, single-wire automatic welding and double-wires automatic welding were used to weld plate butt joints of SMA490BW steel. The mechanical properties testing and microstructure observation were carried out. Results showed that the strength of welded joint and impact toughness could meet the design requirements with the above methods. Double-wires welding owned an outstanding advantages of saving energy and welding productivity in such the above methods which laid the foundation for application of double wires welding in bogie frame of high-speed train.

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