Improving the mechanical properties of extruded Mg–3Al–1Zn alloy by cold pre-forging

This study demonstrates that cold pre-forging (CPF) conducted before extrusion is a promising means for improving the mechanical properties of extruded magnesium alloys. The CPF process induces numerous twins in the billet, which in turn provides nucleation sites for dynamic recrystallization during...

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Published in:Scripta materialia 2013-08, Vol.69 (3), p.250-253
Main Authors: Park, Sung Hyuk, Kim, Ha Sik, Bae, Jun Ho, Yim, Chang Dong, You, Bong Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cold forging
Dynamic recrystallization
Extrusion
Magnesium alloy
Twin
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Summary:This study demonstrates that cold pre-forging (CPF) conducted before extrusion is a promising means for improving the mechanical properties of extruded magnesium alloys. The CPF process induces numerous twins in the billet, which in turn provides nucleation sites for dynamic recrystallization during extrusion, leading to an increase in the dynamically recrystallized (DRXed) fraction of the extruded alloy. This process increases the uniformity of the DRXed grain structure, thereby improving the strength and ductility of the extruded alloy.
ISSN:1359-6462
1872-8456
DOI:10.1016/j.scriptamat.2013.04.011