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Microstructural changes at the ultra-precision machined surface of Zn–Al based alloy

  • S. To , Y. H. Zhu and W. B. Lee

Abstract

Using X-ray diffraction and back-scattered electron microscopy techniques, microstructural changes and phase decomposition at the ultra-precision machined surface of a Zn – Al based alloy were studied. The effects of the depth of cut on the microstructural changes were discussed in relation to the creep deformation, and the milling-induced microstructural changes. Structural evolution of the chip from the machining was studied in order to understand the ultra-precision machining induced phase decomposition. The effect of ultra-precision machining on the hardness of the surface of the alloy specimen was studied.


* Correspondence address, Dr. Yaohua Zhu, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Tel: +852 2766 4983, Fax: +852 2362 5267, E-mail:

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Received: 2006-11-13
Accepted: 2007-12-20
Published Online: 2013-06-11
Published in Print: 2008-03-01

© 2008, Carl Hanser Verlag, München

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