Influence of ageing treatment on microstructure, mechanical properties and adhesive wear behaviour of 6063 aluminium alloy
Abstract
Purpose
The paper aims to provide new observations about static strain ageing in aluminium (Al) alloys which are widely used in structural applications.
Design/methodology/approach
The present work aims to provide theoretical and practical information to industries or researchers who may be interested in the effect of static strain ageing on mechanical properties of Al alloys. The data are sorted into the following sections: introduction, materials and experimental procedure, results and discussion and conclusions.
Findings
Tensile strength, proof strength (0.2 per cent) and percentage elongation measurement were used to investigate the effect of strain ageing on the mechanical properties. Wear tests were performed by sliding the pin specimens, which were prepared from as-received, solution heat-treated, deformed and undeformed specimens after ageing, on high-speed tool steel (64 HRC). It is concluded that the variations in ageing time improved the strength and wear resistance of the 6063 Al alloy; however, a plastically deformed solution-treated alloy has higher strength and wear resistance than undeformed specimens for different ageing times at 180°C.
Practical implications
A very useful source of information for industries using or planning to produce Al alloys.
Originality/value
This paper fulfils an identified resource need and offers practical help to the industries.
Keywords
Citation
Büyükdoğan, S., Gündüz, S. and Türkmen, M. (2014), "Influence of ageing treatment on microstructure, mechanical properties and adhesive wear behaviour of 6063 aluminium alloy", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 66 No. 4, pp. 520-524. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILT-01-2012-0007
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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