Evaluating equipment-dependent forging behavior of aluminum alloy
Akash Mahato, Saurabh Shrivastava, Sujit Goswami, Suman Kumar Pandey, Rahul Ramesh Kulkarni
Abstract. Aluminum Alloy 6082, a member of the Al-Si-Mg series, is widely recognized for its excellent forgeability, making it a material of choice in critical applications such as the automotive and aerospace industries. This alloy is utilized in both cast and wrought forms, offering versatility in manufacturing processes. The present research investigates the influence of forging equipment on the microstructural evolution and hardness properties of AA6082. Experiments were conducted using different forging equipment, including a hydraulic press and a hammer, under both room temperature and warm temperature conditions. The study highlights the dependency of microstructure and hardness on the type of forging equipment employed, aiming to establish correlations between equipment-induced variations and the alloy’s mechanical performance. The findings provide valuable insights into optimizing forging processes for AA6082, ensuring enhanced performance in its intended applications.
Keywords
AA6082, Forging Equipment, Cold and Warm Forging, Structure-Property Correlation
Published online 6/1/2025, 6 pages
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Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Akash Mahato, Saurabh Shrivastava, Sujit Goswami, Suman Kumar Pandey, Rahul Ramesh Kulkarni, Evaluating equipment-dependent forging behavior of aluminum alloy, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 55, pp 34-39, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903612-6
The article was published as article 6 of the book Materials Joining and Manufacturing Processes
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