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Extrusion die geometry effects on the energy absorbing properties and deformation response of 6063-type Al–Mg–Si aluminum alloy

Gbenebor, O. P and Fayomi, O. S. I and Popoola, A. P. I. and Inegbenebor, A.O. and Oyawale, Fetus A (2013) Extrusion die geometry effects on the energy absorbing properties and deformation response of 6063-type Al–Mg–Si aluminum alloy. Results in Physics, 3. pp. 1-6.

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Abstract

The response of 6063-type Al–Mg–Si alloy to deformation via extrusion was studied using tool steel dies with 15, 30, 45, 60 and 75 entry angles. Compressive loads were subjected to each sample using the AVERY DENISON machine, adapted to supply a compressive load on the punch. The ability of the extrudate to absorb energy before fracture was calculated by integrating numerically the polynomial relationship between the compressive stress and sample strains. Strain rate was calculated for each specimen and the deformation zone length was mathematically derived from the die geometry to decipher its influence on both lateral and axial deformations. Results showed that extruding with a 15 die was the fastest as a result of the low flow stress encountered. Outstanding compressive strength, plastic deformation, strain rate and energy absorbing capacity were observed for the alloy extruded with a 75 die angle. Increase in die angles led to a decrease in deformation zone length and samples deformed more in the axial direction than in the lateral except for the 45o die which showed the opposite; the sample also showed the least ductility

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Extrudate Strain rate Compressive strength Deformation length zone Die angle Energy absorbing property
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences
Depositing User: Mrs Hannah Akinwumi
Date Deposited: 06 Nov 2018 09:51
Last Modified: 06 Nov 2018 09:51
URI: http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/12077

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