TY - GEN
T1 - Effect on the forgeability of magnesium AZ31B-O when continuous DC electricity is applied
AU - Jones, Joshua J.
AU - Roth, John T.
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - Currently, the automotive and aircraft industries are considering increasing the use of magnesium within their products due to its favorable strength-to-weight characteristics. However, the implementation of this material is problematic as a result of its limited formability. Partially addressing this issue, previous research has shown that Electrically-Assisted Manufacturing (EAM) improves the tensile formability of magnesium sheet metal While these results are highly beneficial towards fabricating the skin of the vehicle, a technique for improving the production of the structural/mechanical components is also desirable. Given the influence that EAM has already exhibited on tensile deformation, the research herein focuses on incorporating this technique within forging operations. The potential benefit of using EAM on compressive processes has been demonstrated in related research where other materials, such as titanium and aluminum, have shown improved compressive behavior. Therefore, this research endeavors to amalgamate these findings to Mg AZ31B-O, which is traditionally hard to forge. As such, to demonstrate the effects of EAM on this alloy, two series of tests were performed. First, the sensitivity of the alloy to the EAM process was determined by varying the current density and platen speed during an upsetting process (flat dies). Then, the ability to utilize impression (shaped) dies was examined. Through this study, it was shown that the EAM process increases the forgeability of this magnesium alloy through improvements such as decreased machine force and increased achievable deformation. Additionally, the ability to form the desired final specimen geometry was achieved.
AB - Currently, the automotive and aircraft industries are considering increasing the use of magnesium within their products due to its favorable strength-to-weight characteristics. However, the implementation of this material is problematic as a result of its limited formability. Partially addressing this issue, previous research has shown that Electrically-Assisted Manufacturing (EAM) improves the tensile formability of magnesium sheet metal While these results are highly beneficial towards fabricating the skin of the vehicle, a technique for improving the production of the structural/mechanical components is also desirable. Given the influence that EAM has already exhibited on tensile deformation, the research herein focuses on incorporating this technique within forging operations. The potential benefit of using EAM on compressive processes has been demonstrated in related research where other materials, such as titanium and aluminum, have shown improved compressive behavior. Therefore, this research endeavors to amalgamate these findings to Mg AZ31B-O, which is traditionally hard to forge. As such, to demonstrate the effects of EAM on this alloy, two series of tests were performed. First, the sensitivity of the alloy to the EAM process was determined by varying the current density and platen speed during an upsetting process (flat dies). Then, the ability to utilize impression (shaped) dies was examined. Through this study, it was shown that the EAM process increases the forgeability of this magnesium alloy through improvements such as decreased machine force and increased achievable deformation. Additionally, the ability to form the desired final specimen geometry was achieved.
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U2 - 10.1115/MSEC2009-84116
DO - 10.1115/MSEC2009-84116
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:77953204067
SN - 9780791843628
T3 - Proceedings of the ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 2009, MSEC2009
SP - 589
EP - 598
BT - Proceedings of the ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 2009, MSEC2009
T2 - ASME International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 2009, MSEC2009
Y2 - 4 October 2009 through 7 October 2009
ER -