Publications
Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Die Shape on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy by Hot Direct Extrusion Process
May 9, 2024Journal International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
DOI 10.18178/ijmerr.13.3.331-337
Issue 2024
Volume 13
Abstract—This experimental study examined the impact of die shape on the mechanical characteristics of the AA7075, the aluminum alloy, extruded by hot direct extrusion. These characteristics include the extrusion load, hardness and compression tests, and stress-strain curve. Three alternative widths of the extruded metal exit zone (16, 18, and 20 mm) and three different die angles (15°, 30°, and 45°) were considered in the experiments. According to the findings, the extrusion load for the extruded items was the highest at an angle of 30° and the lowest at an angle of 15°. In terms of the hardness test of extruded materials specimens, the hardest areas were located at the outer circumference for all extrusion diameters and angles. Although the extruded samples’ compression test results showed variations in the samples’ loads before and after extrusion, it was also noticed that some of the other samples’ stress and strain curves converged while others had only slight differences.
Simulation of Direct Extrusion Process of Aluminum Alloy Using the Finite Element Method
Mar 1, 2024Journal Al‑Rafidain Engineering Journal (AREJ)
Publisher University of Mosul – College of Engineering
DOI DOI 10.33899/rengj.2023.143343.1286
Issue 1
Volume 29
Due to the intricate die design, the metal flow and stress distribution in the metal extrusion process are quite complex. This study successfully used the commercial finite element code Deform-3D to simulate the stress distribution in the direct hot extrusion of Al-AA7075 rods. The outcomes demonstrate that the ideal die angle reduces the effective stress intensity. The best die angle for the least effective stress is angle 15°, and the best die angle for the least maximum stress is angle 30°. Moreover, the least load is found at an angle of 15°; the load decreases with an increase in the diameter . Further more, careful design of the extrusion dies profile can therefore control and reduce the stresses, which cause a main defect in product structure, supported that it can be used to minimize the amount of in-homogeneity imparted in to the product, and therefore control the product quality. .