Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys"

Transcription

1 1 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Author: Company: Dipl.-Ing. Torsten Grohmann, MBA AMAG rolling GmbH Abstract Currently, the aluminium demand in the automotive industry rises steeply to levels never seen before. Beyond common AlMg (5xxx) and AlMgSi (6xxx), a run for applying ultrahigh strength AlZnMg(Cu) (7xxx) alloys started recently. For 7xxx series, temperature assisted forming procedures unveil their potential in terms of high crash performance combined with significant weight savings. The presentation will elaborate on the three forming processes WARM Forming, W-Temper Forming and HOT Forming in combination with the sheet grades AMAG TopForm UHS (AA7075) and the new AMAG Introduction Cars are safer than ever before, not least because they are made of high-strength, lightweight materials that are optimally adapted to meet crash management and structural requirements. A perfect example of that is AMAG TopForm UHS (Ultra High Strength), a special aluminium alloy that is ideally suited to substitute conventional materials in these areas. Developed based on many years experience in the field of highest-strength alloys for the aircraft industry, it combines low weight, strength, extremely high energy absorption capacity, excellent formability, and recyclability. In close cooperation with leading automotive manufacturers and innovative tier-1 suppliers, an optimized lightweight construction material for aerospace applications is now being used in cars. AMAG TopForm UHS is an AA7075-type alloy (AlZn5.5MgCu), optimized for warm forming in the long-term stable T6 peak age delivery temper. This alloy has twice the strength of an AA6016 alloy, so components made of AMAG TopForm UHS can substitute press-hardened steels in the automotive industry, for example in B-pillars, bumper beams or side impact beams. Here, the addition of copper leads to the desired increase of strength and also inherently makes the EN AW 7075 AMAG TopForm UHS

2 2 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Torsten Grohmann grade SCC (Stress corrosion cracking) prove. Adhesive bonding and resistance welding is possible and overcome the obstacles of hot solidification cracks with conventional welding operations. To overcome fusion-welding issues, AMAG developed within the EU funded ALIVE project a high strength non-copper 7xxx series based on the AA7021. It is called AMAG as the development headed for an in-service yield strength of more than 400 MPa with an acceptable stress corrosion cracking performance. Within the chemical limits of the EN AW 7021 it is possible to achieve this objective, but only at a peak strength temper derived from long hours heat treatment. For the integration into the automotive process chain with a loss of strength while Warm Forming or for W-Temper and Hot Forming with only a short heat treatment in the paint shop, the alloying had to be changed to gain a sufficient level of strength. Therefore, AMAG increased the Mg and Zn content to enhance strength, and designated the new alloy with a plus and call it AMAG The following table indicates the chemical composition of the new alloy. Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Zn Ti Zr min. max > > Table 01: Chemical composition of AMAG Both alloy families, the copper and non-copper containing 7xxx series increase their strength significantly by precipitation hardening. For comparison, Table 2 shows the typical mechanical properties of AMAG TopForm UHS and AMAG in peak age temper T6: Alloy YS [MPa] UTS [MPa] A50 [%] AMAG TopForm UHS AA7075 (AlZn5.5MgCu) AMAG AA7021 (AlZn5.5Mg1) AA7020 (AlZn4.5Mg1) Table 2: Typical mechanical properties of 7xxx series alloys in peak age temper T6

3 Torsten Grohmann Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys 3 AMAG is focussing on the development of 7xxx series alloys with specific strengths on the same level with press hardening steels for the automotive industry as shown in Figure 1: Figure 1: Banana diagram with the density specific tensile strength for steel and aluminium However, AlZnMg(Cu) alloys of the 7xxx series with tensile strength up to 700 MPa used in the aerospace industry for decades have to be tailored to automotive requirements to utilize the significant weight saving potential. A successful transfer to the automotive industry requires innovative solutions to replace cost-intensive forming and additional heat treatment procedures in the aerospace and sports industry. In terms of forming three different processes were investigated for the use of 7xxx series in the automotive area: Warm Forming of AMAG TopForm UHS enables the series production of the BMW i8 side impact beam with significant weight savings and an excellent crash performance. A direct contact heating station increases the blank temperature to 200 C within seconds immediately followed by isothermal forming in warm dies. Short cycle times, low capital expenditure and no need for further heat treatment are the advantages.

4 4 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Torsten Grohmann The temper W characterizes an unstable state directly after solution heat treatment with good forming properties. Consequently, the solution annealing furnace, the quench and the lubrication station have to be located in the press shop. Solution annealing for 7xxx alloys is carried out at more than 400 C, followed by a quench. After coating with a conventional drawing oil, pressing of the cold blank starts at ambient temperature. For the final use, the component needs to increase the strength by artificial ageing. From equipment point of view, Hot Forming is similar to the press hardening of boron manganese steels. The process starts with solution annealing at some 400 C in a furnace next to the press. In contrast to W-Temper Forming, the quench is obsolete, as the hot blank is directly transferred to the press, formed and quenched between the cooled dies. To save separate artificial ageing, the thermal sequence of car body dryer, e-coat, seam sealing dryer, base and clear coat curing in the paint shop is sufficient for exploiting up to 90 % of the full age hardening potential. 2 Forming 2.1 WARM Forming of AMAG TopForm UHS AMAG TopForm UHS is an AA7075 type alloy (AlZn5,5MgCu) and is optimized for warm forming in the long-term stable T6 peak age delivery temper. This alloy has higher strength compared to non-cu derivatives and is combined with controlled solution annealing, quenching and artificial ageing at aircraft certified continuous coil treating lines ensure reproducible constant properties and reduce the investments and processes needed at the car manufacturer. Figure 2 demonstrates the split of the production process in the rolling mill and the press shop for quality, cost and environmental reasons. As one can see, the rolling mill carries out most of the necessary process steps especially solution annealing and artificial ageing at high temperatures respectively long hours.

5 Torsten Grohmann Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys 5 Figure 2: Temperature-time-diagram for the production and pressing of AMAG TopForm UHS If we examine the press shop process in more detail in Figure 3 we can see that it takes just a few seconds to heat up the blank to app. 200 C in a direct contact heating station: Figure 3: Warm Forming of AMAG TopForm UHS in two steps: Direct contact heating of the blank and transfer in a heated die within a couple of seconds

6 6 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Torsten Grohmann Because of the high reflectivity, conventional furnaces are not the first choice as it takes too long and therefore reduces the strength of the material. Nevertheless, specialized NIR (Near Infrared) furnaces successfully bring the material to 200 C at a rather fast speed. After a fast transfer of the warm blank, isothermal forming starts in the press with dies also kept at temperatures of around 200 C. It is essential to restrict the temperature exposure in terms of time and temperature to keep the ultra high strength of the material delivered to the press shop in temper T6 as illustrated in Figure 4: 550 YS R P0,2 [MPa] s 45 s 60 s 180 s 300 s 300 T6 180 C 200 C 230 C 250 C Figure 4: Yield strength decline of AW-7075-T6 temperature & time wise (without ageing) Ductility and formability of aluminium increase significantly by employing higher temperature as demonstrated in the Forming Limit Curve (FLC) in Figure 5. Especially heat-treatable aluminium alloys benefit from considerably lower deformation resistances and forces. The FLC compares the formability of AMAG TopForm UHS at different temperatures in the range of 200 C with the standard cold forming procedure of a typical AA6016 automotive alloy in temper T4. At 170 C the forming limit curve comes near to the AA6016 T4 curve especially for plain strain conditions. A further increase to 230 C improves forming significantly and even for the stretch-forming path AMAG TopForm UHS reach formability of AA6016 T4 cold forming. Because real forming processes are

7 Torsten Grohmann Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys 7 non-linear combinations of different forming paths the adequate temperature between 170 and 230 C has to be chosen and tried out for each part individually. Figure 5: Forming limit diagram AMAG TopForm UHS at different temperatures vs. AA6016 T4 WARM Forming at 170 to 230 C leads to lower flow stresses, failure strains and press forces as shown in Figure 6 and Table 3: Figure 6: Influence of temperature and drawing velocity on AW-7075-T6

8 8 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Torsten Grohmann Regarding strain rate sensitivity, higher drawing velocity requires higher drawing forces and therefore reduce the benefit of WARM Forming in terms of press dimension and accompanied investment cost. Ziehkraft [kn] C C C Ziehweg [mm] Ziehkraft [kn] 140 T=200 C b=2,3 60 b=2,2 40 b=2, Ziehweg [mm] Table 3: WARM Forming of AMAG TopForm UHS at temperatures between 170 and 230 C The resulting component in Figure 7 has a high dimensional accuracy and a property profile that is already set in the rolling mill, including high ductility and strength. As opposed to press hardening lines in the steelmaking area, large furnaces with high energy requirements and long residence times are not required with this solution. The difference, by definition, between warm forming and hot forming is that the warm forming temperature is well below the recrystallization temperature. Short cycle times, low capital expenditure and no need for further heat treatment are the advantages.

9 Torsten Grohmann Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys 9 Figure 7: Side impact protection made from AMAG TopForm UHS 2.2 W-Temper Forming The temper W characterizes an unstable state directly after solution heat treatment and quenching of precipitation hardening alloys. Figure 10 describes the process starting with solution annealing for some three minutes at app. 450 C for AlZnMg(Cu) alloys. Because of their high quench sensitivity, Cu containing 7xxx series need a water based quench with cooling gradients exceeding 80 K/s. In contrast, non-cu 7xxx do well with just forced air cooling. To avoid distortion of the blanks we recommend cooling plates in a press line with an intermediate lubrication device before the forming station. An advantage of W-Temper Forming is the use of standard forming lubes in combination with standard not cooled or heated dies at ambient temperature. It is essential to use the supersaturated state directly after solutionizing within some 10 minutes before natural ageing impairs the good forming properties. Consequently, the solution annealing furnace, the quench and the lubrication station have to be located in the press shop. In contrast to WARM Forming,

10 10 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Torsten Grohmann components made by W-Temper Forming need artificial ageing to gain strength and corrosion performance. Here, we suggest a so-called 5-Step Paint Bake Cycle (5xPB) to utilize up to 90 % of the age hardening potential of the alloy. The 5xPB consists of the standard sequence of body dryer, e-coat, seam sealing, filler and base coat curing furnace in a paint shop with temperatures between app. 120 and 185 C for some one and a half hour. Figure 8: Schematic time-temperature diagram for W-Temper Forming Figure 9 proves the good formability of 7xxx series in the W-Temper state by getting the same drawing depth in a cross die component for 2 mm sheet as with 5182 cold forming in soft temper O /1/. Figure 9: Comparison of W-temper Forming of a non Cu 7xxx alloy with a 5182 in temper O

11 Torsten Grohmann Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys 11 A closer look to the forming limit curve (FLC) for W-Temper Forming of the non- Cu type AMAG in Figure 10 also reveals a close performance to the cold forming of the 5182 O forming benchmark. AMAG was able to form B-pillar reinforcements on a pilot press and studied the crash performance of closed hat profiles. 0,40 0,35 major true strain ϕ 1 0,30 0,25 0,20 0,15 0,10 0,05 0,00-0,20-0,15-0,10-0,05 0,00 0,05 0,10 0,15 0,20 0,25 0,30 minor true strain ϕ 2 Figure 10: Forming limit curve for the W-Temper forming of AMAG AMAG developed the to get a final strength near to the 7075-based AMAG TopForm UHS after W-Temper Forming without a significant Cu alloying to reduce the quench sensitivity and the impact of natural ageing. It is also possible to produce B-pillar reinforcements with AMAG TopForm UHS, but the press shop has to employ high quenching gradients and need to minimize the time delay before forming. Finally, in terms of the AMAG 7021+, Figure 11 shows the flow curve for W-Temper Forming.

12 12 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Torsten Grohmann Figure 11: Flow curve for AMAG for the W-Temper forming process 2.3 HOT Forming Equipment wise, Hot Forming is similar to the press hardening of boron manganese steels and therefore the idea is to utilize these globally available sites. Figure 12 describes the process starting in the press shop with solution annealing for some three minutes at app. 450 C in a conventional furnace. In contrast to W-Temper Forming, the quench is obsolete, as the hot blank is directly transferred to the press, formed and quenched between the cooled dies. Figure 12: Schematic time- temperature diagram for the HOT Forming of 7xxx series

13 Torsten Grohmann Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys 13 In contrast to the martensitic strengthening mechanism for press hardening MnB5 steels, the 7xxx series aluminium components produced by HOT Forming need artificial ageing for gaining strength and also in terms of corrosion performance. The thermal sequence of car body dryer, e-coat, seam sealing, filler and base coat curing in the paint shop is sufficient for exploiting up to 90 % of the full age hardening potential as shown later in Chapter 3. 7xxx series benefit from energy efficient low temperature paint shop processes as temperatures between 120 and 160 C are sufficient for the artificial ageing for this alloy type. In addition, thermal shielding of structural components in the paint shop by the outer skin of the body in white are not an issue as for 6xxx series. AMAG proved the HOT Forming concept by producing B-pillar reinforcement with a partner in the automotive industry. Figure 13 also shows the ambition to create a simulation environment for HOT Forming of 7xxx series, here for AMAG TopForm UHS. Figure 13: HOT Forming simulation of AMAG TopForm UHS for a B-pillar reinforcement, Courtesy of the EU ALIVE project As for all new processes, there are still issues to solve. For HOT Forming, this is especially true for the tribology at temperatures of 450 C for aluminium. Feasibility studies with boron nitride or molybden sulfide suspensions show the need for optimization to reach series production level. While some authors focus on the systematic investigation on wear

14 14 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Torsten Grohmann with solid lubricants /2/, others try to solve the HOT Forming tribology issue with PVD or CVD wear protection coatings on forming dies /3/. Nevertheless, widespread available and accepted press shop technology for press hardening of steel across the globe makes it extremely useful to pursue the HOT Forming process of ultra high strength aluminium of the 7xxx series like AMAG s TopForm UHS to further lightweight cars. 3 Properties For 7xxx series AlZnMg(Cu) alloys both,adequate age hardening and corrosion performance after employing cost efficient automotive processes are decisive to leave the aerospace area. Therefore, the following two chapters elaborate on mechanical and corrosion properties for WARM Forming, W-Temper Forming and HOT Forming with the standard 5xPB paint shop process utilized for artificial ageing at no extra cost. 3.1 Mechanical Warm Forming: Regarding mechanical properties, Figure 14 shows the yield and ultimate tensile strength in the delivery temper T6 indicated by 25 and two WARM Forming temperatures of 200 respectively 230 C. A variation of the paint bake temperature of 170, 185 and 200 C demonstrate the need to limit the maximum temperature in the paint shop.

15 Torsten Grohmann Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys 15 YS RP0,2 [MPa] UTS Rm [MPa] Warm Forming temperature [ C] Paint Bake temperature [ C] Figure 14: WARM Forming and Paint Bake Simulation for AMAG TopForm UHS A stable press shop process is critical for the efficient integration of AMAG TopForm UHS into the automotive process chain. In principle, the variation of warm forming temperature leads to different mechanical properties after the press shop. In contrast to the well-known 6xxx AlMgSi series, the additional heat treatment in a paint shop can further decrease the strength of AMAG TopForm UHS due to overaging or dissolution of metastable precipitations. Whereas forming temperatures can go up to 200 or 230 C for a minute or two, the paint bake temperature should be limited to 190 C because of the long soaking time increased to one hour as a worst-case scenario for this diagram. One has to keep in mind, that AMAG TopForm UHS is delivered in peak age temper T6 and therefore blank heating and forming need to be limited to a minute as shown in the test series and paint shop temperatures should not exceed 190 C to keep as much strength as possible. With direct contact heating in a press with hot plates, the cycle time goes down to some seconds in practice. In figures 14 and 15 the strength axis starts at 300 MPa exceeding the maximum yield strength of standard aluminium automotive alloys.

16 16 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Torsten Grohmann Crash series with hat profiles and side impact beams proved the superior performance in terms of penetration depth, late crack initiation and a maximum of absorbed energy compared to its Al-peers. Lateral crash situations suit perfectly to the ultra-high strength of AMAG TopForm UHS whereas crash box applications will not work as the average bending angle prohibits folding of the material. W-Temper and HOT-Forming: Figure 15 and 16 exhibit strength respectively ductility after the standard automotive 5-step paint shop process (5xPB) as mean values derived from B-pillar prototypes. 5xPB summarizes car body dryer, e-coat, sealing, filler and basecoat curing with temperatures between 120 and 185 C suitable for artificial ageing of 7xxx series alloys without the need for separate age hardening furnaces. The comparison with a 125 C treatment for 24 hours shows that the standard 5xPB paint shop process exploits up to 90% of the full age hardening potential of both AMAG TopForm UHS (7075) and A yield strength of more than 400 MPa derives from HOT Forming and W-Temper Forming in combination with paint shop curing processes. Ductility is sufficient for applications like side impact protections but limited to 10 %. YS Rp0,2 [MPa] UTS Rm [MPa] C 5xPB 5xPB Hotforming W-Temper Figure 15: HOT resp. W-Temper formed B-pillars: AMAG TopForm UHS (7075) vs

17 Torsten Grohmann Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Elongation A50 [%] Elongation Ag [%] C 5xPB 5xPB Hotforming W-Temper Figure 16: HOT resp. W-Temper formed B-pillars: AMAG TopForm UHS (7075) vs Corrosion Generally speaking, the corrosion performance of AlZnMg(Cu) 7xxx series alloys is weaker compared to standard aluminium automotive sheet alloys. Regarding filiform corrosion, the scribe creepback is several times higher and therefore the use is limited to structural parts. Here, the structural integrity has to be kept also in a corrosive environment. Therefore, 7xxx series automotive alloy need to be inherently stress corrosion cracking (SCC) prove to prevent the growth of cracks in corrosive environments in combination with internal or external stresses when corrosion protection coatings fail. Several laboratory investigations proved that 7075 based AMAG TopForm UHS sheet in the delivery temper T6 but also after WARM Forming or solutionizing and proper quenched

18 18 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Torsten Grohmann in the press shop with a paint bake simulation fulfils the highest aerospace standards regarding SCC with lifetimes exceeding more than 720 hours in ASTM G 47 testing. Regarding SCC, copper is beneficial as it enters the ignoble η phase (MgZn 2) and makes it less anodic. Therefore, the is more susceptible to SCC than the AMAG TopForm UHS with some 1.5 % Cu, but fulfils the requirements of the ASTM G47 also in temper T6. AMAG tested SCC according to ASTM G47 and the stricter DIN in an acidic environment and investigated on etching of surfaces and punch cut edges. According to ASTM G47 also punch cut specimens passed. Milled Specimen Punch Cut Specimen Original Original Temper Lot Etched Etched Etched Surface Surface DIN ASTM DIN DIN DIN G47 310, 118 >720 T /01 > > >720 T6 + PB 57844/01 > 720 > 720 >720 >720 Table 4: Stress corrosion cracking of the new AMAG with milled vs. punch cut edges Due to the test results of the DIN AMAG recommends tempering for coarsening of the ignoble MgZn 2 precipitates and copper entering them to reduce the electrochemical potential difference to the aluminium matrix in the grain boundaries. Therefore, the distance of the anodic grain boundary precipitates grows and the potential at the crack tip moves upwards, both reducing the stress corrosion crack growth velocity. The paint bake process (PB) in the automotive process chain is sufficient for the new AMAG to fulfil the requirements for both SCC tests for material delivered in temper T6 with and without etching and punch cut edges. Table 5 shows Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) micrographs of AMAG in Temper T4 and T6 with and without a paint bake (PB) cycle. T4 describes the material after solutionizing and seven days of natural ageing. A continuous sequence of small grain boundary precipitates lead to an anodic dissolution in a corrosive environment forced by stresses. With artificial ageing the size of the grain boundary precipitates grows. Moreover,

19 Torsten Grohmann Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys 19 the distance between them goes up to 200 nm, what is important for the reduction in stress corrosion cracking susceptibility as the anodic reaction velocity slows down. T4 T4+5xPB T6 T6+5xPB Table 5: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) of AMAG in different temper states. 4 Summary / Outlook This paper examined two AMAG 7xxx series AlZnMg(Cu) automotive alloys in combination with WARM, W-Temper and HOT Forming summarized in Table 6. Overall, the feasibility of forming 7xxx series with yield strength of more than 400 MPa for automotive applications was proven with density specific tensile strength on press hardened steel levels.

20 20 Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys Torsten Grohmann AMAG 7075 AMAG TopForm UHS Forming WARM Forming ++ + W-Temper Forming + ++ HOT Forming Corrosion Stress corrosion cracking ++ + Joining Fusion Welding - + Self-pierce riveting Resistance spot welding Crash Performance WARM Formed ++ + (lateral) HOT resp. W-Temper + + Table 6: Evaluation of AMAG TopForm UHS (AA7075) vs. AMAG WARM Forming starts with peak age temper T6 material with solution annealing and artificial ageing carried out in the rolling mill resulting in uniform mechanical properties and a high ductility combined with an excellent crash performance. In the press shop, a direct contact heating station increases the blank temperature to some 200 C within seconds followed by isothermal forming in warm dies. Low capital expenditure balance limited WARM Forming capabilities compared to W-Temper or HOT Forming. Regarding Warm Forming, AMAG TopForm UHS on basis of the EN AW 7075 performs slightly better compared to the new because of a lower decrease of the strength while heating up due to the presence of the S-Phase. For W-Temper Forming, the press shop has to install a furnace for solution annealing at 450 C with soaking time on a minute scale and a quench right before forming at ambient temperature. The AMAG with a lower quench sensitivity and a slower natural ageing than the TopForm UHS is recommended for W-Temper Forming. HOT Forming makes the quench obsolete with a cooled die forming and quenching the solutionized hot blank. The formability of 7xxx series for both forming processes is comparable to the cold forming of the well know 5182 grade in soft temper O with tribology aspects to be solved for the press hardening MnB5 type equipment for HOT Forming of aluminium. A standard 5-step paint shop process (5xPB) exploits up to 90 % of the full strength potential without employing a separate age hardening furnace.

21 Torsten Grohmann Forming of AMAG 7xxx Series Aluminium Sheet Alloys 21 In terms of corrosion, 7xxx series alloys have a weaker general corrosion performance not acceptable for outer skin but keep the structural integrity. This is especially true for the Cu containing 7075-based AMAG TopForm UHS with an excellent stress corrosion cracking (SCC) performance. A quench rate of more than 80 K/s for HOT Forming is necessary to avoid intergranular corrosion. Corrosion protection coatings and especially the avoidance of punch cuts are recommended for the first use of AMAG in the automotive area. If it comes to fusion welding, solidification cracking limits the use and leads to spot welding, screwing of adhesion for Cu containing 7xxx series. If joining is an obstacle, AMAG with a limited copper content may be a solution. Finally, 7xxx series aluminium sheets offer a high light weighting potential with several concepts for forming available. First series application in the automotive segment e.g. the side impact protection beam of the BMW i8 prove the concept but work is still necessary for a wider use. Shock heat treatment of natural aged AlZnMg(Cu) is worth investigating in the time to come. Literature /1/ Oberhauser P. Sotirov N. Grohmann T /2/ Tomala A Hernandez, S. Rodrigez-Ripoll Badisch, E. /3/ Merklein, M. Lechner, M. Kuppert, A. Performance of high strength AlZnMg(Cu) aluminium alloys after W-temper and warm forming TTP 2013 Conference, 2013 Sept , 2013, Graz Tribological performance of some solid lubricants for hot forming through laboratory simulative tests Tribology International 74 (2014) Trends in der Aluminium Umformung Innovative Umformtechnik, 2012 Nov. 9

Performance of high strength AlZnMg(Cu) aluminium alloys after W-temper and warm forming

Performance of high strength AlZnMg(Cu) aluminium alloys after W-temper and warm forming Performance of high strength (Cu) aluminium alloys after W-temper and warm forming Paul Oberhauser*, Nikolay Sotirov**, Torsten Grohmann*, Peter Schulz* * AMAG Rolling GmbH / ** AIT Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum

More information

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER-1 1.0 INTRODUCTION Contents 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Aluminium alloys 2 1.2 Aluminium alloy classification 2 1.2.1 Aluminium alloys (Wrought) 3 1.2.2 Heat treatable alloys (Wrought). 3 1.2.3 Aluminum

More information

ALLOY 6022 SHEET. Higher Strength with Improved Formability SUPPLYING THE WORLD S BEST

ALLOY 6022 SHEET. Higher Strength with Improved Formability SUPPLYING THE WORLD S BEST SUPPLYING THE WORLD S BEST DESCRIPTION 6022 is a heat treatable low copper, Al-Si-Mg sheet alloy developed by Alcoa to satisfy the needs of automotive manufacturers for closure panels, such as a hood,

More information

Introduction to Aluminum Extrusion

Introduction to Aluminum Extrusion Introduction to Aluminum Extrusion The Aluminum Association Presenter Jeff Victor Hydro Sr. Research Engineer - Metallurgy What is Extrusion? A shaping process using pressure to force material through

More information

of Metal Alloys This is just an extension of the previous chapter Hardenability of Steels: The Jominy Test

of Metal Alloys This is just an extension of the previous chapter Hardenability of Steels: The Jominy Test Chapter 11 Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys This is just an extension of the previous chapter Hardenability of Steels: The Jominy Test As usual, everything is standardized! After the Jominy

More information

Characterization of AMAG AL6-CHA sheet material for Chassis application in the automotive industry

Characterization of AMAG AL6-CHA sheet material for Chassis application in the automotive industry Characterization of AMAG AL6-CHA sheet material for Chassis application in the automotive industry Josef Berneder 1, Ramona Prillhofer 1, Josef Enser 1, Gunther Rank 1 and Torsten Grohmann 1 1 AMAG rolling

More information

Steels for hot stamping -Usibor and Ductibor

Steels for hot stamping -Usibor and Ductibor Automotive Worldwide Steels for hot stamping -Usibor and Ductibor Extract from the product catalogue -European edition Note: Information contained in this catalogue is subject to change. Please contact

More information

Steels for hot stamping

Steels for hot stamping Automotive Worldwide Steels for hot stamping Extract from the product catalogue -European edition Note: Information contained in this catalogue is subject to change. Please contact our sales team whenever

More information

Dual Phase steels. Extract from the product catalogue -European edition

Dual Phase steels. Extract from the product catalogue -European edition Automotive Worldwide Dual Phase steels Extract from the product catalogue -European edition Note: Information contained in this catalogue is subject to change. Please contact our sales team whenever you

More information

HOT-FORMING PROCESS TO IMPROVE PRODUCT STRENGTH & REDUCE VEHICLE WEIGHT Mr. Yuvraj R. Patil 1, Mr. Sudhir Narkhede 2 1

HOT-FORMING PROCESS TO IMPROVE PRODUCT STRENGTH & REDUCE VEHICLE WEIGHT Mr. Yuvraj R. Patil 1, Mr. Sudhir Narkhede 2 1 HOT-FORMING PROCESS TO IMPROVE PRODUCT STRENGTH & REDUCE VEHICLE WEIGHT Mr. Yuvraj R. Patil 1, Mr. Sudhir Narkhede 2 1 Dept. of production, 2 Dept. of maintenance Benteler Automotive (I) Pvt Ltd Pune,

More information

Virtual Prototyping of Lightweight Designs Made with Cold and Hot Formed Tailored Solutions

Virtual Prototyping of Lightweight Designs Made with Cold and Hot Formed Tailored Solutions 2 nd World Congress on Integrated Computational Materials Engineering Edited by: Mei Li, Carelyn Campbell, Katsuyo Thornton, Elizabeth Holm, and Peter Gumbsch TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society),

More information

low susceptibility to delayed fracture. High strength steels are known to be prone to delayed fracture.

low susceptibility to delayed fracture. High strength steels are known to be prone to delayed fracture. Stricter requirements are imposed on collision safety by newly revised regulations such as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.214 and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 1). To

More information

Steel. Relia Quality Wear Resistant Plates PROPERTIES

Steel. Relia Quality Wear Resistant Plates PROPERTIES is a range of high hardness, conventional low-alloyed martensitic steels, which obtain their hardness through intense water quenching during plate manufacturing. steel plates offer outstanding resistance

More information

CHAPTER 3 SELECTION AND PROCESSING OF THE SPECIMEN MATERIAL

CHAPTER 3 SELECTION AND PROCESSING OF THE SPECIMEN MATERIAL 54 CHAPTER 3 SELECTION AND PROCESSING OF THE SPECIMEN MATERIAL 3.1 HIGH STRENGTH ALUMINIUM ALLOY In the proposed work, 7075 Al alloy (high strength) has been identified, as a material for the studies on

More information

Content MS-W. Areas of application. Product information for martensitic-phase steels

Content MS-W. Areas of application. Product information for martensitic-phase steels Steel MS-W Product information for martensitic-phase steels Issue: December 2016, version 0 Overview of steel grades 50 Hot-rolled steel flat products Recommended applications Content 01 Areas of application

More information

Introduction. 1. Development of microstructure controlled Hi- Ten

Introduction. 1. Development of microstructure controlled Hi- Ten Improvement of fuel economy, crash worthiness and passenger safety are gaining increasing attention in the automobile industry. Kobe Steel has developed and has continued to produce a variety of high strength

More information

Advances in steel and Al alloy materials High strength (HSS) & Advanced high strength steel (AHSS)

Advances in steel and Al alloy materials High strength (HSS) & Advanced high strength steel (AHSS) Advances in steel and Al alloy materials High strength (HSS) & Advanced high strength steel (AHSS) Low strength steel HSS UHSS Development of new steel grade materials that can withstand more strength

More information

Table 1 El. Steel Category TS grade MPa MPa 980MPa GA980Y 724 1,022 Developed steel Galvannealed 780MPa GA780Y MPa CR980Y 690 1,030

Table 1 El. Steel Category TS grade MPa MPa 980MPa GA980Y 724 1,022 Developed steel Galvannealed 780MPa GA780Y MPa CR980Y 690 1,030 With growing awareness of global environmental issues, automobile manufacturers are striving to reduce automotive weight and thus decrease exhaust emissions. Concurrently, automakers are pursuing higher

More information

High Volume Aluminum Solutions for Lightweighting Duane Bendzinski Director, Global Automotive Technology

High Volume Aluminum Solutions for Lightweighting Duane Bendzinski Director, Global Automotive Technology High Volume Aluminum Solutions for Lightweighting Duane Bendzinski Director, Global Automotive Technology August 20, 2015 Novelis is the Global Leader in Aluminum Sheet GLOBAL ALUMINUM LEADER IN: 2 Global

More information

Thin Products < 75 mm 7055-T7751. Strength (MPa) 500. Thick Products mm Year First Used in Aircraft

Thin Products < 75 mm 7055-T7751. Strength (MPa) 500. Thick Products mm Year First Used in Aircraft Strength and (Extrinsic) Corrosion Resistance Improvements in New 7XXX-Series Alloys - Relative to 7075-T651 All Alloys Still Need Corrosion Protection Schemes 700 650 600 Corrosion Resistance Low Medium

More information

MSE-226 Engineering Materials

MSE-226 Engineering Materials MSE-226 Engineering Materials Lecture-7 ALLOY STEELS Tool Steels TYPES of FERROUS ALLOYS FERROUS ALLOYS Plain Carbon Steels Alloy Steels Cast Irons - Low carbon Steel - Medium carbon steel - High carbon

More information

KVA, Inc. / 124 S. Market Place, Suite 200 / Escondido, CA U.S.A. (760) phone (760) fax WELD

KVA, Inc. / 124 S. Market Place, Suite 200 / Escondido, CA U.S.A. (760) phone (760) fax WELD KVA, Inc. / 124 S. Market Place, Suite 200 / Escondido, CA. 92029 U.S.A. (760) 489-5821 phone (760) 489-5823 fax 1-888-410-WELD www.kvastainless.com About KVA, Inc.: Located in southern California, KVA,

More information

Chapter Two. Aluminum Extrusion Alloys

Chapter Two. Aluminum Extrusion Alloys Chapter Two Aluminum Extrusion Alloys Advantages of Aluminum Extrusions Aluminum s Material Advantages: Recyclable and Nontoxic Lightweight Strong High Strength to Weight Ratio Resilient Corrosion-Resistant

More information

Relia. Industeel. Relia : Quality Wear Resistant Plates PROPERTIES STANDARDS TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Relia. Industeel. Relia : Quality Wear Resistant Plates PROPERTIES STANDARDS TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Industeel Relia Relia: Quality Wear Resistant Plates Relia is a range of high hardness, conventional low-alloyed martensitic steels, which obtain their hardness through intense water quenching during plate

More information

Stainless Steel (17/4PH&630) Bar

Stainless Steel (17/4PH&630) Bar SPECIFICATIONS Commercial 17/4 PH EN 1.4542 Precipitation hardening stainless steels are chromium and nickel containing steels that provide an optimum combination of the properties of martensitic and austenitic

More information

Improvement of Mechanical Properties of 7475 Based Aluminum Alloy Sheets by Controlled Warm Rolling

Improvement of Mechanical Properties of 7475 Based Aluminum Alloy Sheets by Controlled Warm Rolling Materials Transactions, Vol. 45, No. 1 (24) pp. 69 to 74 #24 The Japan Institute of Light Metals Improvement of Mechanical Properties of 7475 Based Aluminum Alloy Sheets by Controlled Warm Rolling Hiroki

More information

PROPERTIES OF AW 5059 ALUMINIUM ALLOY JOINTS WELDED BY MIG AND FRICTION STIR WELDING (FSW)

PROPERTIES OF AW 5059 ALUMINIUM ALLOY JOINTS WELDED BY MIG AND FRICTION STIR WELDING (FSW) Journal of KONES Powertrain and Transport, Vol. 20, No. 3 2013 PROPERTIES OF AW 5059 ALUMINIUM ALLOY JOINTS WELDED BY MIG AND FRICTION STIR WELDING (FSW) Miros aw Czechowski Gdynia Maritime University

More information

Stainless Steel Bar

Stainless Steel Bar SPECIFICATIONS Commercial 17/4 PH EN 1.4542 Precipitation hardening stainless steels are chromium and nickel containing steels that provide an optimum combination of the properties of martensitic and austenitic

More information

wrought = rolled, extruded, forged heat treatable non-heat treatable

wrought = rolled, extruded, forged heat treatable non-heat treatable Physical metallurgy of alluminium Wrought Al alloys wrought = rolled, extruded, forged heat treatable non-heat treatable International alloy designation system (IADS) e.g. 1XXX = Al 7XXX = Al-Zn-Mg-(Cu)

More information

Die Design Software and Simulation Technology Experience

Die Design Software and Simulation Technology Experience Die Design Software and Simulation Technology Experience The Influence of Material Properties on Die Design Peter Ulintz Technical Director Precision Metalforming Association The Influence of Sheet Metal

More information

Environment oriented light weight design in steel

Environment oriented light weight design in steel Environment oriented light weight design in steel, Hannover, 25.4.2012 ThyssenKrupp Group Structure 7 business areas including Steel Europe ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Elevator Technology Steel Americas

More information

ScienceDirect. Hot stamping of high strength steel with tailored properties by two methods

ScienceDirect. Hot stamping of high strength steel with tailored properties by two methods Available online at www.sciencedirect.com ScienceDirect Procedia Engineering 81 (2014 ) 1725 1730 11th International Conference on Technology of Plasticity, ICTP 2014, 19-24 October 2014, Nagoya Congress

More information

ATI 201 HP /ATI 201L HP

ATI 201 HP /ATI 201L HP Stainless Steel: Austenitic (UNS S20100 and S20103) GENERAL PROPERTIES and L austenitic stainless steels belong to the 200 series of Cr-Mn-Ni stainless alloys, which are similar to the 300 series of Cr-Ni

More information

Fundamentals of Metal Forming

Fundamentals of Metal Forming Fundamentals of Metal Forming Chapter 15 15.1 Introduction Deformation processes have been designed to exploit the plasticity of engineering materials Plasticity is the ability of a material to flow as

More information

EADS Airbus GmbH Bremen

EADS Airbus GmbH Bremen Materials Day WERKSTOFFE FÜR TRANSPORT UND VERKEHR, 18 th of May 2001, ETH Zürich, Switzerland NEW ALUMINIUM ALLOYS AND FUSELAGE STRUCTURES IN AIRCRAFT DESIGN Gerhard Tempus EADS Airbus GmbH Bremen Outline

More information

AHS Steels for Automotive Parts

AHS Steels for Automotive Parts 20-21June 2013 BITEC, Bangkok -Thailand AHS Steels for Automotive Parts Asst. Prof. Vitoon Uthaisangsuk, Dr.-Ing. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering King Mongkut s University

More information

The Effect of Niobium and Molybdenum Co-Addition on Bending Property of Hot Stamping Steels

The Effect of Niobium and Molybdenum Co-Addition on Bending Property of Hot Stamping Steels China Steel Technical Report, No. 29, Jui-Fan pp.1-7, Tu, (2016) Kuo-Cheng Yang, Lung-Jen Chiang and Wei-Jen Cheng 1 The Effect of Niobium and Molybdenum Co-Addition on Bending Property of Hot Stamping

More information

Stainless Steel (17/4PH&630) Bar

Stainless Steel (17/4PH&630) Bar SPECIFICATIONS Commercial 17/4 PH EN 1.4542 Precipitation hardening stainless steels are chromium and nickel containing steels that provide an optimum combination of the properties of martensitic and austenitic

More information

STAINLESS STEELS. Chromium and nickel content in the various groups of stainless steels

STAINLESS STEELS. Chromium and nickel content in the various groups of stainless steels These steels contain a high percentage of chromium and sometimes other alloys and have been designed to prevent different types of corrosion. There are two kinds of corrosion: dry corrosion (often named

More information

Stainless Steel (17/4PH&630) Bar

Stainless Steel (17/4PH&630) Bar SPECIFICATIONS Commercial 17/4 PH EN 1.4542 Precipitation hardening stainless steels are chromium and nickel containing steels that provide an optimum combination of the properties of martensitic and austenitic

More information

special hot work tool steel CR7V-L

special hot work tool steel CR7V-L special hot work tool steel CR7V-L T h e p r e m i u m s t e e l w i t h m a x i m u m h i g h t e m p e r at u r e w e a r r e s i s ta n c e 2 From the casting of steel to finished die... LONG-STANDING

More information

SANDVIK NANOFLEX STRIP STEEL

SANDVIK NANOFLEX STRIP STEEL SANDVIK NANOFLEX STRIP STEEL DATASHEET Sandvik Nanoflex is a precipitation hardening, austenitic stainless steel specifically designed for applications requiring high strength and good ductility. Mechanical

More information

Forming of locally made sheet steels

Forming of locally made sheet steels Forming of locally made sheet steels Issues and Opportunities HH1 Dipl.-Ing. Holger Heinzel (HERA) Prof. Thomas Neitzert (AUT) Slide 1 HH1 Local or locally? Holger Heinzel, 29/10/2006 Content Local material

More information

Development of Hot Rolled Thin Steel and High Strength PosMAC Steel for Steel Structures

Development of Hot Rolled Thin Steel and High Strength PosMAC Steel for Steel Structures Development of Hot Rolled Thin Steel and High Strength PosMAC Steel for Steel Structures Part 1. PO Martensite Steel Part 2. PosMAC Martensite Steel 2017. 11. 27 Kyong Su Park, Jaeyong Chae, Chul Min Bae

More information

High-Strength Low-Alloy Steels

High-Strength Low-Alloy Steels High-Strength Low-Alloy Steels Introduction and Overview High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels, or microalloyed steels, are designed to provide better mechanical properties and/or greater resistance to

More information

Content. perform. Brief profile. Product information for high-strength thermomechanically hot-rolled strip and cut-to-length plate

Content. perform. Brief profile. Product information for high-strength thermomechanically hot-rolled strip and cut-to-length plate Steel perform Product information for high-strength thermomechanically hot-rolled strip and cut-to-length plate Issue: January 22, 2019, version 0 / WB 660 Brief profile Outstanding surface quality Bending

More information

Chemical Processing Equipment. Distillation Towers. Oil Refineries

Chemical Processing Equipment. Distillation Towers. Oil Refineries 410S STAINLESS STEEL Chemical Processing Equipment Distillation Towers Oil Refineries Trays TYPE 410S is a low-carbon, non-hardening ferritic stainless steel. The ability to cool from elevated temperatures

More information

Chapter 5. Aluminum Alloys. /MS371/ Structure and Properties of Engineering Alloys

Chapter 5. Aluminum Alloys. /MS371/ Structure and Properties of Engineering Alloys Chapter 5 Aluminum Alloys Main characteristics light / non- properties high next to Ag, Cu, Au, Cr Al is similar with ceramics in the periodic table cast Al: for structure such as vehicle s transmission

More information

Evaluated of Mechanical Properties for Aluminum Alloy Using Taguchi Method

Evaluated of Mechanical Properties for Aluminum Alloy Using Taguchi Method International Journal of Modern Studies in Mechanical Engineering (IJMSME) Volume 2, Issue 1, 2016, PP 29-37 ISSN 2454-9711 (Online) www.arcjournals.org Evaluated of Mechanical Properties for Aluminum

More information

High-Performance, High-Strength Steel Sheets for Exposed Auto Body Panels

High-Performance, High-Strength Steel Sheets for Exposed Auto Body Panels JFE TECHNICAL REPORT No. 10 (Dec. 2007) High-Performance, High-Strength Sheets for Exposed Auto Body Panels FUJITA Takeshi *1 URABE Toshiaki *2 SAKURAI Michitaka *3 Abstract: JFE has developed two types

More information

Influence of Heat Treatment on Hardness of Heat treatable Aluminum Alloys

Influence of Heat Treatment on Hardness of Heat treatable Aluminum Alloys Volume-5, Issue-6, December-2015 International Journal of Engineering and Management Research Page Number: 432-436 Influence of on Hardness of Heat treatable Aluminum M Madhusudhan Rao 1, K. Sivaji Babu

More information

Identification. Type Analysis

Identification. Type Analysis Page 1 of 12 Unit Display: English Print Now Custom 455 Stainless E-Mail Datasheet Add to My Materials UNS Number S45500 Identification Type Analysis Carbon 0.05 % Manganese 0.50 % Phosphorus 0.040 % Sulfur

More information

AFK 502 R AFK 1 AFK 18 Fe-Co SOFT MAGNETIC ALLOYS

AFK 502 R AFK 1 AFK 18 Fe-Co SOFT MAGNETIC ALLOYS AFK 502 R AFK 1 AFK 18 Fe-Co SOFT MAGNETIC ALLOYS I GENERAL ASPECTS The recent marked development of electrical engineering equipment has led to an increasing demand for the miniaturization of ancillary

More information

Taylan Altan, PhD, Professor Emeritus Center for Precision Forming the Ohio State University.

Taylan Altan, PhD, Professor Emeritus Center for Precision Forming the Ohio State University. ADVANCED METHODS for FORMING AHSS and UHS Al ALLOYS Taylan Altan, PhD, Professor Emeritus Center for Precision Forming the Ohio State University www.cpforming.org www.ercnsm.org January 2015 Center for

More information

Aluminium Solutions for Heat Exchangers

Aluminium Solutions for Heat Exchangers Aluminium solutions for heat exchangers Aluminium alloys are increasingly used in the manufacture of automotive heat exchangers. The reason is simple: rolled aluminium products have many properties that

More information

Chapter 11 Part 2. Metals and Alloys

Chapter 11 Part 2. Metals and Alloys Chapter 11 Part 2 Metals and Alloys Nomenclature of Steels Historically, many methods for identifying alloys by their composition have been developed The commonly used schemes in this country are those

More information

Aluminium Alloys for Hull Construction and Marine Structure

Aluminium Alloys for Hull Construction and Marine Structure (May 1998) (Rev.1 May 2004) (Rev.2 Dec 2004) (Rev.3 May 2006) (Rev.4 Dec 2011) (Rev.5 June 2014) Aluminium Alloys for Hull Construction and Marine Structure TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Scope 2. Approval 3. Aluminium

More information

TRIBOND high strength and high ductility Tailored material for hot forming

TRIBOND high strength and high ductility Tailored material for hot forming TRIBOND high strength and high ductility Tailored material for hot forming AUTOMOTIVE / TRUCKS ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe Thinking the future of steel To make tomorrow s cars even lighter ThyssenKrupp Steel

More information

SANDVIK 11R51 STRIP STEEL

SANDVIK 11R51 STRIP STEEL SANDVIK 11R51 STRIP STEEL DATASHEET Sandvik 11R51 is an austenitic stainless steel with excellent spring properties that in most cases fulfill demands regarding corrosion resistance, mechanical strength,

More information

Denne side er kun tilgængelig på Engelsk Sandvik 13RM19 (Strip steel)

Denne side er kun tilgængelig på Engelsk Sandvik 13RM19 (Strip steel) Datablad opdateret 2013 11 27 08:40:15 (afløser alle tidligere versioner) Denne side er kun tilgængelig på Engelsk Sandvik 13RM19 (Strip steel) Sandvik 13RM19 is a stainless spring steel combining high

More information

Content. CP-W and CP-K. Areas of application. Product information for complex-phase steels

Content. CP-W and CP-K. Areas of application. Product information for complex-phase steels Steel CP-W and CP-K Product information for complex-phase steels Issue: January 2017, version 2 Overview of steel grades 50 Hot-rolled flat products Cold-rolled/hot-dip coated flat products Recommended

More information

Lightweight Chassis Cradles

Lightweight Chassis Cradles Lightweight Chassis Cradles Dr. Lothar Hein & Ken Weise Benteler Automotive Why Benteler Light Weight Steels? Benteler light weight steels can provide significant mass reductions, approaching that of aluminum,

More information

EFFECTS OF FILLER WIRE AND CURRENT ON THE JOINING CHARACTERISTICS OF Al Li Cu ALLOY USING TIG WELDING

EFFECTS OF FILLER WIRE AND CURRENT ON THE JOINING CHARACTERISTICS OF Al Li Cu ALLOY USING TIG WELDING EFFECTS OF FILLER WIRE AND CURRENT ON THE JOINING CHARACTERISTICS OF Al Li Cu ALLOY USING TIG WELDING A. Chennakesava Reddy Professor & Head Department of Mechanical Engineering, JNTU College of Engineering

More information

Introduction to Aluminum Sheet

Introduction to Aluminum Sheet Introduction to Aluminum Sheet The Aluminum Association Presenter Russ Long Arconic Chief Engineer Ground Transportation Products Presenter Rashmi Mohanty, Ph.D. Novelis Principal Scientist, R&D Automotive

More information

Development of TBF Steels with 980 MPa Tensile Strength for Automotive Applications: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties

Development of TBF Steels with 980 MPa Tensile Strength for Automotive Applications: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Development of TBF Steels with 980 MPa Tensile Strength for Automotive Applications: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties A. Bachmaier, K. Hausmann, D. Krizan, A. Pichler voestalpine Stahl Linz GmbH,

More information

Stainless Steel & Stainless Steel Fasteners Chemical, Physical and Mechanical Properties

Stainless Steel & Stainless Steel Fasteners Chemical, Physical and Mechanical Properties Stainless Steel & Stainless Steel Fasteners Chemical, Physical and Mechanical Properties Stainless steel describes a family of steels highly resistant to tarnishing and rusting that contain at least two

More information

11.3 The alloying elements in tool steels (e.g., Cr, V, W, and Mo) combine with the carbon to form very hard and wear-resistant carbide compounds.

11.3 The alloying elements in tool steels (e.g., Cr, V, W, and Mo) combine with the carbon to form very hard and wear-resistant carbide compounds. 11-2 11.2 (a) Ferrous alloys are used extensively because: (1) Iron ores exist in abundant quantities. (2) Economical extraction, refining, and fabrication techniques are available. (3) The alloys may

More information

High Performance Alloys. Characteristics. Stamped parts connectors Relay springs Semiconductor components. Density 8.8 g/cm³

High Performance Alloys. Characteristics. Stamped parts connectors Relay springs Semiconductor components. Density 8.8 g/cm³ Alloy Designation High Performance Alloys EN CuNi3Si DIN CEN/TS 13388 UNS Chemical Composition percentage Cu Rest % Ni 3 % Si.65 % Mg.15 % This alloy is in accordance with RoHS 22/96/CE for electric &

More information

Precipitation Hardening. Outline. Precipitation Hardening. Precipitation Hardening

Precipitation Hardening. Outline. Precipitation Hardening. Precipitation Hardening Outline Dispersion Strengthening Mechanical Properties of Steel Effect of Pearlite Particles impede dislocations. Things that slow down/hinder/impede dislocation movement will increase, y and TS And also

More information

7. Conclusions 7.1 Microstructure Features of Single Lap Joints with Filler Material Al99.8

7. Conclusions 7.1 Microstructure Features of Single Lap Joints with Filler Material Al99.8 7. Conclusions Hybrid steel/al-alloy single lap joints as well as butt joints in the voestalpine welding geometry manufactured by the CMT-joining method developed by Fronius GmbH were studied, specifically:

More information

430 ULTRA FORM 430 STAINLESS STEEL

430 ULTRA FORM 430 STAINLESS STEEL 43 ULTRA FORM 43 STAINLESS STEEL Appliances Food Equipment General Construction Interior Architectural Trim Restaurant Equipment AK STEEL 43 ULTRA FORM STAINLESS STEEL was developed as a more formable

More information

Characterization of Nano-Scale Fine Precipitates in Al-Mg-Si Alloys for Automotive Applications

Characterization of Nano-Scale Fine Precipitates in Al-Mg-Si Alloys for Automotive Applications UDC 669. 715 721 782 : 629. 11. 011. 5 Characterization of Nano-Scale Fine Precipitates in Al-Mg-Si Alloys for Automotive Applications Makoto SAGA* 1 Naoki MARUYAMA* 1 Abstract Bake-hadenable Al-Mg-Si

More information

Metallurgy, Alloys, and Applications p. 1 Introduction and Overview p. 3 Major Groups of Copper and Copper Alloys p. 3 Properties of Importance p.

Metallurgy, Alloys, and Applications p. 1 Introduction and Overview p. 3 Major Groups of Copper and Copper Alloys p. 3 Properties of Importance p. Preface p. vii Metallurgy, Alloys, and Applications p. 1 Introduction and Overview p. 3 Major Groups of Copper and Copper Alloys p. 3 Properties of Importance p. 3 Fabrication Characteristics p. 5 Alloy

More information

Steel Sheets for Highly Productive Hot Stamping

Steel Sheets for Highly Productive Hot Stamping Steel Sheets for Highly Productive Hot Stamping Sae HAMAMOTO *1, Hiroyuki OMORI *1, Tatsuya ASAI *1, Naoki MIZUTA *2, Noriyuki JIMBO *2, Takayuki YAMANO *2 *1 Sheet Products Development Dept., Research

More information

Alloy Steels. Chapter 7. Copyright 2007 Dr. Ali Ourdjini.

Alloy Steels. Chapter 7. Copyright 2007 Dr. Ali Ourdjini. 7 Alloy Steels At the end of this lesson students should be able to: Classify alloy steels Explain: effects of alloying elements to steel properties Discuss: composition, microstructure, mechanical properties

More information

SOLEIL A2: A 13% Cr high strength martensitic stainless steel (410 grade) C F

SOLEIL A2: A 13% Cr high strength martensitic stainless steel (410 grade) C F Indu SOLEIL A2 SOLEIL A2: A 13% Cr high strength martensitic stainless (410 grade) SOLEIL A2 has combined chromium (about 13%) and carbon (about 0.10%) additions to provide an excellent combination of

More information

15-5 PH STAINLESS STEEL

15-5 PH STAINLESS STEEL Aerospace Chemical Food Processing Metalworking Paper Industries AK STEEL offers a combination of high strength and hardness, good corrosion resistance plus excellent transverse mechanical properties.

More information

Technologies for Process Design of Titanium Alloy Forging for Aircraft Parts

Technologies for Process Design of Titanium Alloy Forging for Aircraft Parts Technologies for Process Design of Titanium Alloy Forging for Aircraft Parts Takashi CHODA *1, Dr. Hideto OYAMA *2, Shogo MURAKAMI *3 *1 Titanium Research & Development Section, Titanium Div., Iron & Steel

More information

HOTVAR Hot work tool steel

HOTVAR Hot work tool steel T OOL STEEL FACTS HOTVAR Hot work tool steel Wherever tools are made Wherever tools are used General HOTVAR is a high performance molybdenumvanadium alloyed hot-work tool steel which is characterized by:

More information

CLAD STAINLESS STEELS AND HIGH-NI-ALLOYS FOR WELDED TUBE APPLICATION

CLAD STAINLESS STEELS AND HIGH-NI-ALLOYS FOR WELDED TUBE APPLICATION CLAD STAINLESS STEELS AND HIGHNIALLOYS FOR WELDED TUBE APPLICATION Wolfgang Bretz Wickeder Westfalenstahl GmbH Hauptstrasse 6 D58739 Wickede, Germany Keywords: Cladding, Laser/TIG Welding, Combined SolderingWelding

More information

Wrought Aluminum I - Metallurgy

Wrought Aluminum I - Metallurgy Wrought Aluminum I - Metallurgy Northbrook, IL www.imetllc.com Copyright 2015 Industrial Metallurgists, LLC Course learning objectives Explain the composition and strength differences between the alloy

More information

Chapter 8 Strain Hardening and Annealing

Chapter 8 Strain Hardening and Annealing Chapter 8 Strain Hardening and Annealing This is a further application of our knowledge of plastic deformation and is an introduction to heat treatment. Part of this lecture is covered by Chapter 4 of

More information

HOTVAR. Hot work tool steel

HOTVAR. Hot work tool steel Hot work tool steel General HOTVAR is a high performance molybdenumvanadium alloyed hot-work tool steel which is characterized by: High hot wear resistance Very good high temperature properties High resistance

More information

410S STAINLESS STEEL. Moderate to Good Formability Good High-temperature Service. Slows Hardening Cracks When Welded. Minimal Hardenability

410S STAINLESS STEEL. Moderate to Good Formability Good High-temperature Service. Slows Hardening Cracks When Welded. Minimal Hardenability 410S STAINLESS STEEL P R O D U C T D ATA B U L L E T I N Moderate to Good Formability Good High-temperature Service Slows Hardening Cracks When Welded Minimal Hardenability Because AK Steel 410S cools

More information

THE INFLUENCE OF THERMAL LOAD ON PROPERTIES OF HETEROGENEOUS JOINTS BETWEEN STEEL AND ALUMINIUM ALLOY A. FRANC 1, J. TESAŘ 2

THE INFLUENCE OF THERMAL LOAD ON PROPERTIES OF HETEROGENEOUS JOINTS BETWEEN STEEL AND ALUMINIUM ALLOY A. FRANC 1, J. TESAŘ 2 CO 2 /Km [g] THE INFLUENCE OF THERMAL LOAD ON PROPERTIES OF HETEROGENEOUS JOINTS BETWEEN STEEL AND ALUMINIUM ALLOY A. FRANC 1, J. TESAŘ 2 1 Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of West Bohemia,

More information

Steels Processing, Structure, and Performance, Second Edition Copyright 2015 ASM International G. Krauss All rights reserved asminternational.

Steels Processing, Structure, and Performance, Second Edition Copyright 2015 ASM International G. Krauss All rights reserved asminternational. Steels Processing, Structure, and Performance, Second Edition Copyright 2015 ASM International G. Krauss All rights reserved asminternational.org Contents Preface to the Second Edition of Steels: Processing,

More information

Bonding strength of Al/Mg/Al alloy tri-metallic laminates fabricated

Bonding strength of Al/Mg/Al alloy tri-metallic laminates fabricated Bull. Mater. Sci., Vol. 34, No. 4, July 2011, pp. 805 810. Indian Academy of Sciences. Bonding strength of Al/Mg/Al alloy tri-metallic laminates fabricated by hot rolling X P ZHANG, *, M J TAN, T H YANG,

More information

Quend 700. Extra High Strength Structural Steel. Dimensions. 1 Steel description and applications. 4 Flatness, tolerances & surface properties

Quend 700. Extra High Strength Structural Steel. Dimensions. 1 Steel description and applications. 4 Flatness, tolerances & surface properties Extra High Strength Structural Steel Quend 700 1 Steel description and applications Quend 700 is extra high strength structural steel produced as quenched and tempered with a minimum yield strength of

More information

Heat Treatment of Steels

Heat Treatment of Steels Heat Treatment of Steels Heat Treating is the process of heating and cooling a steel to obtain desired properties. Various types of heat treatment processes are used to change the following properties

More information

STANDARD SPECIFICATION

STANDARD SPECIFICATION STANDARD SPECIFICATION The products from Yieh will be strictly produced according to national or international standard, or sometimes to mutually agreed standard. CHINESE STANDARD GB/T 3190 Wrought Aluminum

More information

Carina Baumgartner, Customer service. phs-ultraform. The press-hardening steel benchmark. voestalpine Steel Division

Carina Baumgartner, Customer service. phs-ultraform. The press-hardening steel benchmark. voestalpine Steel Division phs-ultraform The press-hardening steel benchmark Carina Baumgartner, Customer service voestalpine Steel Division www.voestalpine.com/steel 2 Hot-dip galvanized steel strip for press-hardened components

More information

High strength low alloy (HSLA).

High strength low alloy (HSLA). 7 Alloy Steels High strength low alloy (HSLA). a type of steel alloy that provides many benefits over regular steel alloys contain a very small percentage of carbon (less than one-tenth of a percent) and

More information

4.0 Alloying Elements and Microstructural Phases

4.0 Alloying Elements and Microstructural Phases 4.0 Alloying Elements and Microstructural Phases There is a direct link between microstructure and properties and if the microstructure is altered by heat treatment, fabrication or composition then the

More information

VDM Alloy 80 A Nicrofer 7520 Ti

VDM Alloy 80 A Nicrofer 7520 Ti VDM Alloy 80 A Nicrofer 7520 Ti Material Data Sheet No. 4048 February 2017 February 2017 VDM Alloy 80 A 2 VDM Alloy 80 A Nicrofer 7520 Ti VDM Alloy 80 A is a nickel-chromium alloy that can be age-hardened.

More information

ATI 15-7 ATI Technical Data Sheet. Semi-Austenitic Stainless Steel INTRODUCTION

ATI 15-7 ATI Technical Data Sheet. Semi-Austenitic Stainless Steel INTRODUCTION ATI 1-7 Semi-Austenitic Stainless Steel (UNS S1700) INTRODUCTION ATI 1-7 Precipitation Hardening Alloy (S1700, AISI Type 632) is a chromium-nickel-molybdenum-aluminum semi-austenitic precipitation hardening

More information

Fundamentals of. Steel Product. Graduate Institute of Ferrous Metallurgy

Fundamentals of. Steel Product. Graduate Institute of Ferrous Metallurgy Fundamentals of Steel Product Physical Metallurgy B.C. De Cooman Graduate Institute of Ferrous Metallurgy Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea J.G Speer Advanced Steel Products and

More information

Fatigue failure investigation of pre-corroded and Laser-Welded Al-Cu-Mg-Ag alloy with different temper condition

Fatigue failure investigation of pre-corroded and Laser-Welded Al-Cu-Mg-Ag alloy with different temper condition IIW 2010, Istanbul, 11-17 July 2010 International Conference on Advances in Welding Science & Technology for Construction Energy & Transportation Systems Fatigue failure investigation of pre-corroded and

More information

Accumulative Roll Bonding of AA6005 and AA1060 Metal Strip: Study on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Evaluation of Minimum Bonding Criteria

Accumulative Roll Bonding of AA6005 and AA1060 Metal Strip: Study on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Evaluation of Minimum Bonding Criteria 5 th International & 26 th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR 2014) December 12 th 14 th, 2014, IIT Guwahati, Assam, India Accumulative Roll Bonding of AA6005 and

More information

301 STAINLESS STEEL. Aircraft Structural Parts. Automotive Trim. Cooking Utensils. Roof Drainage. Subway Cars

301 STAINLESS STEEL. Aircraft Structural Parts. Automotive Trim. Cooking Utensils. Roof Drainage. Subway Cars 301 STAINLESS STEEL Aircraft Structural Parts Automotive Trim Cooking Utensils Roof Drainage Subway Cars TYPE 301 is an austenitic, chromium-nickel stainless steel. This alloy is non-magnetic in the annealed

More information

Series Element Names (in order of %) Atomic Symbols Treatable Status

Series Element Names (in order of %) Atomic Symbols Treatable Status Aluminum Alloys and Temper Designations 101 (Contents are provided specifically for information purposes,... However, the Dayco gives no explicit or implicit warranty as to the contents) Aluminum Classifications

More information