Artificial neural network modeling to predict the hot deformation behavior of an A356 aluminum alloy

N Haghdadi, A Zarei-Hanzaki, AR Khalesian… - Materials & Design, 2013 - Elsevier
Prediction of the material flow behavior is an essential step to optimize the design of any
forming process. In this context, artificial neural network (ANN) may be used as a reliable …

The effects of Mg amount on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al–Si–Mg alloys

M Yıldırım, D Özyürek - Materials & Design, 2013 - Elsevier
In this study, the effects of magnesium (Mg) addition to A356 aluminum alloy at different
amounts on the microstructure and mechanical properties of this alloy were examined. For …

Effects of deformation temperature on second-phase particles and mechanical properties of 2219 Al-Cu alloy

H He, Y Yi, S Huang, Y Zhang - Materials Science and Engineering: A, 2018 - Elsevier
In this study, an age-hardenable 2219 Al–Cu alloy was severely deformed by
multidirectional forging (MDF) at 360–510° C, followed by solution treatment and T8 aging …

Correlation of solidification microstructure refining scale, Mg composition and heat treatment conditions with mechanical properties in Al-7Si-Mg cast aluminum alloys

R Chen, Q Xu, H Guo, Z **a, Q Wu, B Liu - Materials Science and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Analysis of solidification conditions, compositions and heat treatment parameters
and their mutual interaction on the microstructure evolution is of great importance for …

Effect of short T6 heat treatment on the microstructure and the mechanical properties of newly developed die-cast Al–Si–Mg–Mn alloys

Q Cai, CL Mendis, ITH Chang, Z Fan - Materials Science and Engineering …, 2020 - Elsevier
A short T6 heat treatment for Al–Si–Mg–Mn die-cast alloys was developed with a solution
treatment time of only 10 min at 540° C. Excellent mechanical properties were achieved with …

The semisolid microstructural evolution of a severely deformed A356 aluminum alloy

N Haghdadi, A Zarei-Hanzaki, S Heshmati-Manesh… - Materials & Design, 2013 - Elsevier
A cast A356 aluminum alloy was successfully processed through applying a new severe
plastic deformation method, accumulative back extrusion (ABE), at the temperature of 300° …

Microstructure, hardness and tensile properties of A380 aluminum alloy with and without Li additions

M Azarbarmas, M Emamy, M Alipour - Materials Science and …, 2013 - Elsevier
In this work, the effects of lithium (Li) on the microstructure, hardness and mechanical
properties of A380 aluminum alloy have been investigated. The alloy was produced by …

Microstructure evolution and semi-solid deformation behavior of an A356 aluminum alloy processed by strain induced melt activated method

SB Hassas-Irani, A Zarei-Hanzaki, B Bazaz… - Materials & Design …, 2013 - Elsevier
The effects of strain induced melt activated (SIMA) process parameters on the microstructure
evolution of an A356 aluminum alloy have been investigated. It is concluded that a fine …

Effect of equal channel angular pressing on the mechanical and tribological behavior of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy

M Chegini, MH Shaeri - Materials Characterization, 2018 - Elsevier
Microstructure, mechanical properties and wear behavior of severely deformed Al-7075
alloy by equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) were studied. Microhardness, tensile and …

Effect of post heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of wire-arc additively manufactured A357 alloy components

X Fang, H Li, X Li, K Huang, L Zhang, B Lu - Materials Letters, 2020 - Elsevier
Thin-walled A357 aluminum alloy components were built through wire-arc additive
manufacturing. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the as-deposited and heat …