Heat-assisted single point incremental forming of Mg-Zn-Zr alloy

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Heat-assisted single point incremental forming of Mg-Zn-Zr alloy

OZDEN Ecem, VANHOVE Hans, BRAEM Annabel, DUFLOU Joost R.

Abstract. Magnesium-zinc-zirconium (Mg-Zn-Zr) alloys, with their biocompatibility and biodegradability, exhibit great potential for biomedical applications. However, forming complex geometries poses a challenge due to the low formability of magnesium. Single Point Incremental Forming (SPIF) has emerged as a promising rapid manufacturing technique capable of producing complex-shaped, high-quality products. This preliminary study aims to investigate the feasibility of heat-assisted SPIF for Mg-Zn-Zr alloys, addressing formability at elevated temperatures, and the outcomes in terms of geometrical accuracy and material properties. Systematic parameter variations revealed that elevated temperatures and multistage toolpath strategies significantly improved formability, surpassing a 60° maximum wall angle. Nevertheless, this enhancement led to increased surface defects and reduced strength during forming at elevated temperatures. The key finding highlights the need for a balanced combination of elevated temperature and maximum wall angle to optimize surface quality and strength in complex geometries.

Keywords
Single Point Incremental Forming, Heat-Assisted Forming, Magnesium Alloy

Published online 4/24/2024, 9 pages
Copyright © 2024 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA

Citation: OZDEN Ecem, VANHOVE Hans, BRAEM Annabel, DUFLOU Joost R., Heat-assisted single point incremental forming of Mg-Zn-Zr alloy, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 41, pp 1579-1587, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903131-175

The article was published as article 175 of the book Material Forming

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