Process optimization on hardness of precipitation hardened Al6061 alloy using design of experiments

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Abstract

Aluminium is ranked after iron and steel in the metal market. Aluminium 6061 alloy has been selected by many designers and engineers for different kind of applications. Further, its strength can be improved by cold working, refinement of grains, precipitation and dispersion hardening. In this work, trials are conducted for the investigation of the effects due to age hardening parameters like, solutionizing time, temperature and time for aging on hardness of 6061 Aluminium alloy using Design of Experiments. The response is predicted by using linier regression model. From the results it can be perceived that, the ageing temperature and aging time have a substantial effect on the response whereas, solutionizing time does not have a significant effect. For a specific set of parameters the hardness is improved from 50 to 74 BHN, resulted in an increase in hardness by about 50%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th Asia Conference on Mechanical and Materials Engineering - 5th ACMME 2017
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages27-32
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783035712919
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-01-2017
Event5th Asia Conference on Mechanical and Materials Engineering, ACMME 2017 - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 09-06-201711-06-2017

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume909 MSF
ISSN (Print)0255-5476

Conference

Conference5th Asia Conference on Mechanical and Materials Engineering, ACMME 2017
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period09-06-1711-06-17

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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