Development of a novel in-situ measurement method for thermo-mechanically coupled material characterization of high-strength aluminum alloys

Rigas N, Garcin T, Kuball CM, Merklein M (2023)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Online publication

Publication year: 2023

Journal

IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering IOP Publishing: Conference Series

Pages Range: 012042

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/1284/1/012042

Open Access Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371664583_Development_of_a_novel_in-situ_measurement_method_for_thermo-mechanically_coupled_material_characterization_of_high-strength_aluminum_alloys/stats

Abstract

High-strength aluminum alloys are more and more used for safety and crash-relevant components due to their advantageous density-to-strength ratio. By using thermal-supported forming strategies, failure-free deep drawing is possible for these materials. In this context, the hot form quench process (HFQ®) has shown to be a promising thermally-assisted forming strategy. By using locally tempered forming tools, the production of tailored components with different mechanical properties is possible. However, material characterization and process design with conventional characterization methods are quite challenging in this context. A new approach is the use of ultrasound-assisted material characterization in combination with a thermo-mechanical simulator. Thereby it is possible to perform an in-situ material characterization. So far, this technology is mainly used for steel materials. In this contribution, the potential of an adapted measurement strategy for high-strength aluminum alloys is presented. For this purpose, the influence of different measurement parameters on modified samples and the resulting measurement signal is investigated. With the help of this study, new standards are set for time-bound material characterization under thermo-mechanical stress. As a result, thermally-assisted forming methods can be designed more efficiently and faster in the future.

Authors with CRIS profile

Nikolaos Rigas Institute of Manufacturing Technology Clara-Maria Kuball Institute of Manufacturing Technology Marion Merklein Institute of Manufacturing Technology

Additional Organisation(s)

Institute of Manufacturing Technology

Related research project(s)

Manufacturing of tailored aluminum parts by controlling the local cooling rates in a combined forming, quenching and hardening process (Tailor Quenched Forming) Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023

How to cite

APA:

Rigas, N., Garcin, T., Kuball, C.-M., & Merklein, M. (2023). Development of a novel in-situ measurement method for thermo-mechanically coupled material characterization of high-strength aluminum alloys. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1, 012042. https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1284/1/012042

MLA:

Rigas, Nikolaos, et al. "Development of a novel in-situ measurement method for thermo-mechanically coupled material characterization of high-strength aluminum alloys." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1 (2023): 012042.

BibTeX: Download