This new technique comprises of single-piece production of nozzle i.e. convergent, and divergent parts without the involvement of welding these parts separately to bolster the strength of the nozzle and increasing the efficacy of the nozzle.
This document discusses friction stir processing (FSP), a technique for modifying the microstructure of metals near the surface. FSP uses a rotating tool to generate heat and plasticize the metal. As the tool traverses the material, it leaves behind a fine-grained microstructure. The document outlines the working principle of FSP and its applications, including fabricating surface composites, refining cast alloys, and producing superplasticity. FSP effectively improves mechanical properties like strength and ductility compared to the as-cast condition.
Literature Review on Tribological behaviour of Nitronic-SteelDeepuDavid1
The document discusses the tribological behavior of nitronic steel under cavitation erosion, solid particle erosion, and sliding erosion conditions. It aims to study these behaviors in hydro turbine blades and other nitronic steel products. The document describes the experimental setup used to test nitronic steel samples against cavitation erosion in a vibratory setup and solid particle erosion using an air jet erosion tester. It analyzes the microstructure, mechanical properties, and erosion behavior of the as-received and heat treated nitronic steel samples and compares it to 316L stainless steel. The results show that cavitation erosion resistance increases with finer grain size, and the as-received steel with the finest grain size exhibited the best erosion resistance among the samples tested.
Surface hybrid nanocomposites via friction stir processingmohammed noor
Friction stir Processing (FSP) is a new innovative technology developed based on the principle of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technique.
In FSP, the ceramic particulates are reinforced into the base metal by adding it into the groove and Friction Stir Processing (FSP) is performed.
In this study, the aluminum alloy 6061 is chosen as the base metal, alumina and graphite Nano powder as reinforcement.
The process parameters such traverse speed of 64 mm/min and the tool rotational speed of 1060 rpm and tilt angle of 2deg were selected, The Friction Powder Processing was carried out on vertical milling machine.
New parameters such as powder type and number of passes were involved and we also study the effect of heat treatment.
The influence of FSP was checked using some tests such as the microstructure analysis that was carried out using optical microscope (OM) and the mechanical characteristics were analyzed using tensile test and hardness test.
The micrograph results revealed that powder particulates were evenly distributed in the stir zone and reduction in grain size also observed; the reason for the grain size reduction was stirring action of the FPP tool’s pin.
The tensile strength results showed a significant improvement in strength by a percent of
50% compared to base metal but when T6 heat treatment is applied, the tensile strength decreased.
Synopsis on Tribological behaviour of Nitronic-SteelDeepuDavid1
This document summarizes a synopsis report on the tribological behavior of nitronic steel. It discusses using nitronic steel for underwater parts in hydroelectric projects as 13Cr-4Ni martensitic stainless steel currently used has limited wear life. The objectives are to study cavitation erosion, solid particle erosion, and sliding erosion in hydro turbine blades made of nitronic steel and compare its erosion behavior to 13/4 martensitic stainless steel and 316L stainless steel. The work plan includes literature review and experiments to study structure-property correlation and involve metallography, tensile tests, hardness measurements, X-ray diffraction, and cavitation testing.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A356 BASED COMPO...sathish sak
Recently friction stir processing (FSP) has emerged as an effective tool for enhancing sheet metal properties through microstructure modification. Significant grain refinement and homogenization can be achieved in a single FSP pass leading to improved formability, especially at elevated temperatures.
FSP is a solid-state process where the material within the processed zone undergoes intense plastic deformation resulting in dynamically recrystallized grain structure.
Most of the research conducted on FSP focuses on aluminum alloys. Despite the potential weight reduction that can be achieved using Titanium dioxide(B4C) alloys.
In this work, we examine the possibility of using FSP to modify the microstructure and properties of commercial A356-B4C alloy particles. The effect of various process parameters on thermal histories, resulting microstructure and properties to be investigated.
PARAMETERS OF FRICTION STIR PROCESSING ALONG WITH REINFORCEMENT OF COMPOSITIO...Journal For Research
This document summarizes a study on friction stir processing of an aluminium and tungsten carbide composite. The researchers varied the tool shoulder diameter between 16-20 mm while keeping other parameters constant. They found that a shoulder diameter of 18 mm produced the finest grain size and maximum tensile strength and microhardness. Smaller and larger diameters produced less heat, resulting in coarser grains and poorer properties. Microstructure analysis showed more uniform reinforcement particle dispersion with an 18 mm diameter tool.
The document describes the Vickers hardness test. It uses a diamond pyramid indenter to make an indentation on the material being tested under a specified load ranging from 5 to 120 kg. The indentation left has a square shape regardless of load. The diagonal lengths of the indentation are measured under a microscope and used to calculate the Vickers hardness number, providing a continuous scale of hardness values. Factors like load, indentation shape, and temperature can affect the results. Advantages include consistency of indentation shape and suitability for testing a range of materials and surfaces. A disadvantage is it takes more time than other hardness tests.
This document discusses friction stir processing (FSP), a technique for modifying the microstructure of metals near the surface. FSP uses a rotating tool to generate heat and plasticize the metal. As the tool traverses the material, it leaves behind a fine-grained microstructure. The document outlines the working principle of FSP and its applications, including fabricating surface composites, refining cast alloys, and producing superplasticity. FSP effectively improves mechanical properties like strength and ductility compared to the as-cast condition.
Literature Review on Tribological behaviour of Nitronic-SteelDeepuDavid1
The document discusses the tribological behavior of nitronic steel under cavitation erosion, solid particle erosion, and sliding erosion conditions. It aims to study these behaviors in hydro turbine blades and other nitronic steel products. The document describes the experimental setup used to test nitronic steel samples against cavitation erosion in a vibratory setup and solid particle erosion using an air jet erosion tester. It analyzes the microstructure, mechanical properties, and erosion behavior of the as-received and heat treated nitronic steel samples and compares it to 316L stainless steel. The results show that cavitation erosion resistance increases with finer grain size, and the as-received steel with the finest grain size exhibited the best erosion resistance among the samples tested.
Surface hybrid nanocomposites via friction stir processingmohammed noor
Friction stir Processing (FSP) is a new innovative technology developed based on the principle of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technique.
In FSP, the ceramic particulates are reinforced into the base metal by adding it into the groove and Friction Stir Processing (FSP) is performed.
In this study, the aluminum alloy 6061 is chosen as the base metal, alumina and graphite Nano powder as reinforcement.
The process parameters such traverse speed of 64 mm/min and the tool rotational speed of 1060 rpm and tilt angle of 2deg were selected, The Friction Powder Processing was carried out on vertical milling machine.
New parameters such as powder type and number of passes were involved and we also study the effect of heat treatment.
The influence of FSP was checked using some tests such as the microstructure analysis that was carried out using optical microscope (OM) and the mechanical characteristics were analyzed using tensile test and hardness test.
The micrograph results revealed that powder particulates were evenly distributed in the stir zone and reduction in grain size also observed; the reason for the grain size reduction was stirring action of the FPP tool’s pin.
The tensile strength results showed a significant improvement in strength by a percent of
50% compared to base metal but when T6 heat treatment is applied, the tensile strength decreased.
Synopsis on Tribological behaviour of Nitronic-SteelDeepuDavid1
This document summarizes a synopsis report on the tribological behavior of nitronic steel. It discusses using nitronic steel for underwater parts in hydroelectric projects as 13Cr-4Ni martensitic stainless steel currently used has limited wear life. The objectives are to study cavitation erosion, solid particle erosion, and sliding erosion in hydro turbine blades made of nitronic steel and compare its erosion behavior to 13/4 martensitic stainless steel and 316L stainless steel. The work plan includes literature review and experiments to study structure-property correlation and involve metallography, tensile tests, hardness measurements, X-ray diffraction, and cavitation testing.
EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A356 BASED COMPO...sathish sak
Recently friction stir processing (FSP) has emerged as an effective tool for enhancing sheet metal properties through microstructure modification. Significant grain refinement and homogenization can be achieved in a single FSP pass leading to improved formability, especially at elevated temperatures.
FSP is a solid-state process where the material within the processed zone undergoes intense plastic deformation resulting in dynamically recrystallized grain structure.
Most of the research conducted on FSP focuses on aluminum alloys. Despite the potential weight reduction that can be achieved using Titanium dioxide(B4C) alloys.
In this work, we examine the possibility of using FSP to modify the microstructure and properties of commercial A356-B4C alloy particles. The effect of various process parameters on thermal histories, resulting microstructure and properties to be investigated.
PARAMETERS OF FRICTION STIR PROCESSING ALONG WITH REINFORCEMENT OF COMPOSITIO...Journal For Research
This document summarizes a study on friction stir processing of an aluminium and tungsten carbide composite. The researchers varied the tool shoulder diameter between 16-20 mm while keeping other parameters constant. They found that a shoulder diameter of 18 mm produced the finest grain size and maximum tensile strength and microhardness. Smaller and larger diameters produced less heat, resulting in coarser grains and poorer properties. Microstructure analysis showed more uniform reinforcement particle dispersion with an 18 mm diameter tool.
The document describes the Vickers hardness test. It uses a diamond pyramid indenter to make an indentation on the material being tested under a specified load ranging from 5 to 120 kg. The indentation left has a square shape regardless of load. The diagonal lengths of the indentation are measured under a microscope and used to calculate the Vickers hardness number, providing a continuous scale of hardness values. Factors like load, indentation shape, and temperature can affect the results. Advantages include consistency of indentation shape and suitability for testing a range of materials and surfaces. A disadvantage is it takes more time than other hardness tests.
Effect of shoulder geometry on joint morphology and mechanical properties of ...Amish Singh
With the development of friction stir welding (FSW), there is more and more research content on the optimization of tools. In friction stir lap welding (FSLW), the research about optimizing the tools focused on geometry of pin and shoulder, and few researches about the pin-less tool. In order to eliminate the hook defect and cold lap defect, this paper studied the influence of shoulder geometry with pin-less on FSLW joints with 2024-T4 aluminum alloy. Three kinds of raised pointer shoulder were designed independently in order to explore the basic law of FSLW with pin-less tools on aluminum alloy.
The test focused on the cross-section morphology, microstructure, and lap shear failure load and fracture morphology. The joints with good lap shear failure load were obtained by these three tools, proved to have a successful tool design. The material flow during welding were briefly analyzed. It was found that under the same parameters, increase the number of pointer can improve the flow ability of the lap interface. This paper compares two different rotating speed on the morphology and mechanical properties of the joints. The results show that the increase of pointer quantity, improvement of speed can promote the lap connection and with 6 pointer mixing head, at the rotational speed of 2000r/min and the welding speed of 20mm/min, the highest lap shear failure load was obtained with 78.8N/mm.
Optimization of friction stir welding parameters for joining aluminum alloy 6...eSAT Journals
Abstract This investigation represents the effects of parameters of friction stir welding on tensile strength and hardness during welding of Aluminium Alloy 6105. A fabricated FSWM set up was used for welding. A high carbon steel tool having 18 mm shoulder diameter and 5.5 mm pin diameter has been used. It was noted that for the friction stir welding of aluminium alloy 6105, maximum tensile strength is 0.0912 KN/mm2, which is obtain at 1250 rpm tool rotation speed, 25 mm/min welding speed and 00 tilt angle. It was also noted that the maximum vicker hardness is 65.7 which is obtain at 1550 rpm rotational speed, 35 mm/min welding speed and 0.50 tilt angle. Keywords: Friction stir welding, Aluminium alloy 6105, tensile strength, hardness, Taguchi L9 orthogonal array
Micro hardness testing involves forcing a diamond indenter with a specific geometry into the surface of a test piece under a small load, then using a microscope to measure the resulting indentation to determine the hardness; there are three main types of tests that differ by the indenter shape and how indentation size is measured; micro hardness testing is useful for measuring small parts, surface layers, and the hardness of individual micro-constituents.
DESIGN A TRIBOLOGICAL BEHAVIOUR OF PUMP SHAFT USING SHOT PEENING PROCESSIjorat1
Surface texturing is a means for enhancing tribological properties of mechanical components. Shot peening
control is a cold working method accomplished by pelting the surface of a metal part with round metallic shot thrown at
relatively high velocity. Each shot acts as tiny peening hammer, Causing the surface to yield in plastic deformation &
leaving a small concave depression on the surface of the metal. The material on which the work carried out was pump
shaft. The pump shaft is used as a En-8 Material. The experimental work deals with shot peening of the surface of the
pump shaft material for the study of surface roughness, surface hardness and the tribological properties as compared
with heat treatment process of pump shaft. The shot peening was carried out by altering the peening pressures and the
shot sizes. The changes in pressure and shot size have changes on the surface roughness, surface hardness and
tribological properties of the surface.
Shot peening is a cold working process that uses metal shot, glass beads, or ceramic beads projected at high velocity onto the surface of metal parts. This process introduces compressive residual stresses in the surface that increase the part's strength and resistance to corrosion and cracking. Parts are tested using Almen strips to determine the appropriate shot peening intensity for the material and desired compressive layer depth before treating the actual part. The shot peening machine projects the beads using pressurized air through nozzles onto a rotating table where the part is placed. This process improves fatigue life by as much as 1000% by preventing crack initiation through compressive residual stresses in the surface.
This part deals with the meaning of hardnbess. The importance of hardness and how to measure comparative values. Aportable apparatus can be used connected with a lap top or with any feasible means of recording the results can be appled.
The mechanical properties, i.e., yield strength of the material can be obtainedusing this NDT test without destructing the component by simply multiplying the reco9rded hardness reading by a constant depending on the carbon equivalent of the material.
Concept on hardness test conducted on materialAbir Hasan
Conceptual knowledge on hardness test performed on different types of material. Feel free to read and share with others. You may also find your desired presentation topics on my other slides.
Thank you.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
The Rockwell hardness test was invented in 1914 by Hugh and Stanley Rockwell. It measures the hardness of materials by applying two loads with an indenter and measuring the depth of penetration. There are different Rockwell scales that use different loads and indenters depending on the material being tested, such as scales for metals, plastics, and surfaces. The test provides a simple hardness value measurement and is widely used for quality control and material testing in manufacturing.
The document describes several experiments conducted to determine the material properties of mild steel, including hardness tests using Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers hardness methods. The Rockwell and Brinell tests involve indenting steel specimens with hard cones or balls and measuring the impressions. The Vickers test uses a diamond indenter to make pyramidal impressions, which are then measured under a microscope to calculate the hardness value according to a standard formula. Proper specimen preparation and test procedures are outlined to ensure accurate results.
The document discusses hardness testing methods. It describes how hardness is defined differently depending on one's field, such as resistance to indentation for metallurgists. The main hardness tests described are static indentation tests using indenters like balls or pyramids, dynamic bounce tests, and scratch tests. It focuses on explaining the Brinell hardness test in detail, including how the test is performed, what the results indicate, and what types of materials it can be used to test.
Mi 291 chapter 5 (machine elements- shot peening)varun teja G.V.V
Shot peening was discovered centuries ago by blacksmiths who found it increased the strength of swords and wagon springs. It is a cold working process where small spherical shots are projected at high velocity onto a metal surface, dimpling and inducing compressive stresses that increase fatigue life. While shot blasting uses abrasives to clean surfaces, shot peening uses precisely controlled round media to impart a compressive layer that reduces tensile stresses and cracking. It is commonly used on automotive and machinery parts like gears, camshafts, and turbine blades.
Shot peening is a cold working process that uses small spherical media called shot to impact a metal surface and impart compressive residual stresses. As overlapping dimples form from countless impacts, a uniform layer of compressive stress develops just below the surface. This compressive layer increases the resistance of metals to fatigue failure and cracking. Key factors that affect the shot peening process include shot size, velocity and impact angle, as well as exposure time which can be measured using an Almen strip test to determine the desired intensity level.
Isothermal forging represents a possible alternative to produce near net and net shape forgings.The basic principle of isothermal forging consists of a plastic forming process during which die and work piece temperatures are identical or very similar.
This document provides an overview of various metal forming processes including rolling, extrusion, drawing, forging, bending, punching, blanking, deep drawing, and stretch forming. It discusses the basic mechanisms, types, defects, and forces involved in each process. Key points covered include how rolling reduces thickness through plastic deformation between rolls, the differences between direct and indirect extrusion, how drawing reduces cross-sectional area by pulling metal through a die, and common defects that can occur in deep drawing like wrinkling, tearing, and earing.
INVESTIGATION OF RESIDUAL STRESSES IN WELDING AND ITS EFFECT ON MECHANICAL BE...Journal For Research
AISI310 is widely used in the manufacture of heat exchangers, radiant tubes, muffles, furnace parts, food processing equipments. Welding is widely used fabrication method in such type of industrial applications; but unfortunately welding induces few problems such as residual stresses and induced distortions. Residual stresses have significant effect on performance of the weld joint subjected to loading. The AISI310 is welded using matched filler material. Thus the weld joint consist of two different materials having different behavior under tensile loading. In this study residual stresses are estimated by using Labeas and Diamantakos formula and values are assigned as an initial stress in FEM of weld joint. The weldment specimen model is subjected to tensile loading and effect of residual stress on local yielding is investigated. The ANSYS is used for this purpose. The response of weld joint to monotonically increasing tensile load is determined experimentally by conducting the transverse and longitudinal tension tests on UTM. The stress-strain behavior of the weld joint is studied vis a vis virgin 310 stainless steel alloy.
Effect of Tool Rotation Speed on the Hardness of Welded Joints of Aluminium A...ijsrd.com
Aluminum alloys are used in engineering design for their light weight, high strength-to weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and relatively low cost. Aluminum is available in various compositions, including “pure†metal, alloys for casting, and alloys for the manufacture of wrought products wrought Alloys. Most aluminum alloys used for wrought products contain Less than 7 percent of alloying elements. By the regulation of the amount and type of elements added, the properties of the aluminum can be enhanced and its working characteristics improved. In this welding process we have study that two pieces of aluminum alloy (6063) were welded with the help of friction stir welding process and here in this welding process we have found that the microstructure of weld zone was characterized by dynamic recrastallization producing fine grain structure. The vickers hardness testing results obtained for welded specimens and we have observed that the hardness is increases and decreases on different parameters like tool rotation speed. But we have obtained that as the tool rotating speed is increases the hardness will aslo increases. Finally we obtained the max. hardness(Hv-40) on max. Tool rotation speed of (rpm-1800).
This document provides an overview of semi-solid metal forming research conducted by the CSIR in South Africa. It discusses the background of semi-solid metal forming including thixoforming and rheocasting. It describes the CSIR's approach to research, which involves developing the total product solution. Key research areas covered include processing cast and wrought aluminum alloys in semi-solid form, heat treatment, and product development. Infrastructure for research includes high pressure die casting and semi-solid billet production equipment. Research demonstrates microstructure and properties of semi-solid formed alloys can meet or exceed specifications.
This document summarizes friction stir welding (FSW), including its working principle, microstructure analysis, tool design, process parameters, advantages, challenges, and applications. FSW is a solid state welding technique that uses a rotating tool to generate frictional heat and mechanically deform aluminum alloys below their melting point. It produces high quality welds with improved mechanical properties compared to fusion welding. Main applications are in shipbuilding, aerospace, and automotive industries.
STRUCTURE PROPERTY CORRELATION OF MODIFIED Al-Mg ALLOYS FOR AEROSPACE APPLICA...sivanagaraju chittelu
Making a new metal for Aerospace applications which is made of many components .Major metals are Aluminium and Magnesium.Checking its structures and properties .
Effect of shoulder geometry on joint morphology and mechanical properties of ...Amish Singh
With the development of friction stir welding (FSW), there is more and more research content on the optimization of tools. In friction stir lap welding (FSLW), the research about optimizing the tools focused on geometry of pin and shoulder, and few researches about the pin-less tool. In order to eliminate the hook defect and cold lap defect, this paper studied the influence of shoulder geometry with pin-less on FSLW joints with 2024-T4 aluminum alloy. Three kinds of raised pointer shoulder were designed independently in order to explore the basic law of FSLW with pin-less tools on aluminum alloy.
The test focused on the cross-section morphology, microstructure, and lap shear failure load and fracture morphology. The joints with good lap shear failure load were obtained by these three tools, proved to have a successful tool design. The material flow during welding were briefly analyzed. It was found that under the same parameters, increase the number of pointer can improve the flow ability of the lap interface. This paper compares two different rotating speed on the morphology and mechanical properties of the joints. The results show that the increase of pointer quantity, improvement of speed can promote the lap connection and with 6 pointer mixing head, at the rotational speed of 2000r/min and the welding speed of 20mm/min, the highest lap shear failure load was obtained with 78.8N/mm.
Optimization of friction stir welding parameters for joining aluminum alloy 6...eSAT Journals
Abstract This investigation represents the effects of parameters of friction stir welding on tensile strength and hardness during welding of Aluminium Alloy 6105. A fabricated FSWM set up was used for welding. A high carbon steel tool having 18 mm shoulder diameter and 5.5 mm pin diameter has been used. It was noted that for the friction stir welding of aluminium alloy 6105, maximum tensile strength is 0.0912 KN/mm2, which is obtain at 1250 rpm tool rotation speed, 25 mm/min welding speed and 00 tilt angle. It was also noted that the maximum vicker hardness is 65.7 which is obtain at 1550 rpm rotational speed, 35 mm/min welding speed and 0.50 tilt angle. Keywords: Friction stir welding, Aluminium alloy 6105, tensile strength, hardness, Taguchi L9 orthogonal array
Micro hardness testing involves forcing a diamond indenter with a specific geometry into the surface of a test piece under a small load, then using a microscope to measure the resulting indentation to determine the hardness; there are three main types of tests that differ by the indenter shape and how indentation size is measured; micro hardness testing is useful for measuring small parts, surface layers, and the hardness of individual micro-constituents.
DESIGN A TRIBOLOGICAL BEHAVIOUR OF PUMP SHAFT USING SHOT PEENING PROCESSIjorat1
Surface texturing is a means for enhancing tribological properties of mechanical components. Shot peening
control is a cold working method accomplished by pelting the surface of a metal part with round metallic shot thrown at
relatively high velocity. Each shot acts as tiny peening hammer, Causing the surface to yield in plastic deformation &
leaving a small concave depression on the surface of the metal. The material on which the work carried out was pump
shaft. The pump shaft is used as a En-8 Material. The experimental work deals with shot peening of the surface of the
pump shaft material for the study of surface roughness, surface hardness and the tribological properties as compared
with heat treatment process of pump shaft. The shot peening was carried out by altering the peening pressures and the
shot sizes. The changes in pressure and shot size have changes on the surface roughness, surface hardness and
tribological properties of the surface.
Shot peening is a cold working process that uses metal shot, glass beads, or ceramic beads projected at high velocity onto the surface of metal parts. This process introduces compressive residual stresses in the surface that increase the part's strength and resistance to corrosion and cracking. Parts are tested using Almen strips to determine the appropriate shot peening intensity for the material and desired compressive layer depth before treating the actual part. The shot peening machine projects the beads using pressurized air through nozzles onto a rotating table where the part is placed. This process improves fatigue life by as much as 1000% by preventing crack initiation through compressive residual stresses in the surface.
This part deals with the meaning of hardnbess. The importance of hardness and how to measure comparative values. Aportable apparatus can be used connected with a lap top or with any feasible means of recording the results can be appled.
The mechanical properties, i.e., yield strength of the material can be obtainedusing this NDT test without destructing the component by simply multiplying the reco9rded hardness reading by a constant depending on the carbon equivalent of the material.
Concept on hardness test conducted on materialAbir Hasan
Conceptual knowledge on hardness test performed on different types of material. Feel free to read and share with others. You may also find your desired presentation topics on my other slides.
Thank you.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
The Rockwell hardness test was invented in 1914 by Hugh and Stanley Rockwell. It measures the hardness of materials by applying two loads with an indenter and measuring the depth of penetration. There are different Rockwell scales that use different loads and indenters depending on the material being tested, such as scales for metals, plastics, and surfaces. The test provides a simple hardness value measurement and is widely used for quality control and material testing in manufacturing.
The document describes several experiments conducted to determine the material properties of mild steel, including hardness tests using Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers hardness methods. The Rockwell and Brinell tests involve indenting steel specimens with hard cones or balls and measuring the impressions. The Vickers test uses a diamond indenter to make pyramidal impressions, which are then measured under a microscope to calculate the hardness value according to a standard formula. Proper specimen preparation and test procedures are outlined to ensure accurate results.
The document discusses hardness testing methods. It describes how hardness is defined differently depending on one's field, such as resistance to indentation for metallurgists. The main hardness tests described are static indentation tests using indenters like balls or pyramids, dynamic bounce tests, and scratch tests. It focuses on explaining the Brinell hardness test in detail, including how the test is performed, what the results indicate, and what types of materials it can be used to test.
Mi 291 chapter 5 (machine elements- shot peening)varun teja G.V.V
Shot peening was discovered centuries ago by blacksmiths who found it increased the strength of swords and wagon springs. It is a cold working process where small spherical shots are projected at high velocity onto a metal surface, dimpling and inducing compressive stresses that increase fatigue life. While shot blasting uses abrasives to clean surfaces, shot peening uses precisely controlled round media to impart a compressive layer that reduces tensile stresses and cracking. It is commonly used on automotive and machinery parts like gears, camshafts, and turbine blades.
Shot peening is a cold working process that uses small spherical media called shot to impact a metal surface and impart compressive residual stresses. As overlapping dimples form from countless impacts, a uniform layer of compressive stress develops just below the surface. This compressive layer increases the resistance of metals to fatigue failure and cracking. Key factors that affect the shot peening process include shot size, velocity and impact angle, as well as exposure time which can be measured using an Almen strip test to determine the desired intensity level.
Isothermal forging represents a possible alternative to produce near net and net shape forgings.The basic principle of isothermal forging consists of a plastic forming process during which die and work piece temperatures are identical or very similar.
This document provides an overview of various metal forming processes including rolling, extrusion, drawing, forging, bending, punching, blanking, deep drawing, and stretch forming. It discusses the basic mechanisms, types, defects, and forces involved in each process. Key points covered include how rolling reduces thickness through plastic deformation between rolls, the differences between direct and indirect extrusion, how drawing reduces cross-sectional area by pulling metal through a die, and common defects that can occur in deep drawing like wrinkling, tearing, and earing.
INVESTIGATION OF RESIDUAL STRESSES IN WELDING AND ITS EFFECT ON MECHANICAL BE...Journal For Research
AISI310 is widely used in the manufacture of heat exchangers, radiant tubes, muffles, furnace parts, food processing equipments. Welding is widely used fabrication method in such type of industrial applications; but unfortunately welding induces few problems such as residual stresses and induced distortions. Residual stresses have significant effect on performance of the weld joint subjected to loading. The AISI310 is welded using matched filler material. Thus the weld joint consist of two different materials having different behavior under tensile loading. In this study residual stresses are estimated by using Labeas and Diamantakos formula and values are assigned as an initial stress in FEM of weld joint. The weldment specimen model is subjected to tensile loading and effect of residual stress on local yielding is investigated. The ANSYS is used for this purpose. The response of weld joint to monotonically increasing tensile load is determined experimentally by conducting the transverse and longitudinal tension tests on UTM. The stress-strain behavior of the weld joint is studied vis a vis virgin 310 stainless steel alloy.
Effect of Tool Rotation Speed on the Hardness of Welded Joints of Aluminium A...ijsrd.com
Aluminum alloys are used in engineering design for their light weight, high strength-to weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and relatively low cost. Aluminum is available in various compositions, including “pure†metal, alloys for casting, and alloys for the manufacture of wrought products wrought Alloys. Most aluminum alloys used for wrought products contain Less than 7 percent of alloying elements. By the regulation of the amount and type of elements added, the properties of the aluminum can be enhanced and its working characteristics improved. In this welding process we have study that two pieces of aluminum alloy (6063) were welded with the help of friction stir welding process and here in this welding process we have found that the microstructure of weld zone was characterized by dynamic recrastallization producing fine grain structure. The vickers hardness testing results obtained for welded specimens and we have observed that the hardness is increases and decreases on different parameters like tool rotation speed. But we have obtained that as the tool rotating speed is increases the hardness will aslo increases. Finally we obtained the max. hardness(Hv-40) on max. Tool rotation speed of (rpm-1800).
This document provides an overview of semi-solid metal forming research conducted by the CSIR in South Africa. It discusses the background of semi-solid metal forming including thixoforming and rheocasting. It describes the CSIR's approach to research, which involves developing the total product solution. Key research areas covered include processing cast and wrought aluminum alloys in semi-solid form, heat treatment, and product development. Infrastructure for research includes high pressure die casting and semi-solid billet production equipment. Research demonstrates microstructure and properties of semi-solid formed alloys can meet or exceed specifications.
This document summarizes friction stir welding (FSW), including its working principle, microstructure analysis, tool design, process parameters, advantages, challenges, and applications. FSW is a solid state welding technique that uses a rotating tool to generate frictional heat and mechanically deform aluminum alloys below their melting point. It produces high quality welds with improved mechanical properties compared to fusion welding. Main applications are in shipbuilding, aerospace, and automotive industries.
STRUCTURE PROPERTY CORRELATION OF MODIFIED Al-Mg ALLOYS FOR AEROSPACE APPLICA...sivanagaraju chittelu
Making a new metal for Aerospace applications which is made of many components .Major metals are Aluminium and Magnesium.Checking its structures and properties .
Effect of Process Parameters on Micro Hardness of Mild Steel Processed by Sur...IOSR Journals
The document discusses an experimental investigation into the effect of surface grinding process parameters on the microhardness of mild steel specimens. An experiment was conducted using a surface grinding machine to grind mild steel workpieces under different combinations of inlet coolant pressure, grinding wheel speed, workpiece speed, and nozzle angle. Microhardness measurements were then taken on the specimens. The results showed that all process parameters affected microhardness, with values ranging from 292.63 to 370.73 HV. Minimum microhardness was obtained at an inlet pressure of 25 kg/cm2, wheel speed of 2800 RPM, workpiece speed of 1.5 m/min, and nozzle angle of 6 degrees.
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Design and Preparation of Aluminium Nozzle Using Metal Spinning Process
1. Design and Preparation of Aluminium
Nozzle using Metal Spinning Process
FINAL PRESENTATION
Project Work- MTIR 17
Group 10
Presented by
Astbhuja (112116014)
Bibhav Singh (112116015)
Nitesh Kumar Sharma (112116041)
Guide
Dr. D. Nagarajan
Assistant Prof.
Dept. of MME
2. Presentation Overview
• Introduction
• Objective of the project
• Literature review
• Experimental work and designing
• Results and discussion
• Scope of the future work
• References
3. Introduction
• Rocket Nozzle is the one of the most important components of the rocket.
• It is responsible to used to expand and accelerate the combustion gases thus
generating the thrust required to propel the rocket.
• Rocket nozzle works in a hostile environment of high temperature, high pressure,
outer space thus it must be able to withstand high temperature, high pressure,
caustic chemical gases and the outer space environment.
• There are numerous techniques available to fabricate the rocket nozzle such as
individual pipes that made up the cooling channels are autoclaved and brazed
together, machining the whole nozzle, 3-D printing technology and metal forming
processes using CNC lathe.
• Most of the techniques employ the use of welding process to fabricate the nozzle
thus the strength of the nozzle is poor.
• Metal spinning technique without welding process is employed in this project to
fabricate the convergent-divergent nozzle.
4. Rocket Nozzle
● A rocket engine nozzle is a propelling nozzle (usually
of the de Laval type) used in a rocket engine to
expand and accelerate the combustion gases produced
by burning propellants so that the exhaust gases exit
the nozzle at hypersonic velocities.
● Generally, a convergent-divergent nozzle (de Laval) is
employed for the rocket nozzle.
● Convergent-Divergent parts are joined at the portion
called throat using welding process.
● To avoid welding of parts, nozzle can be prepared by
the spinning technique using convergent-divergent
mandrel and suitable tools. Thus, fabricated nozzle
has better mechanical property and no welding
defects available.
5. Nozzle Design (Converging - Diverging Nozzle)
● Fixed convergent section followed by a fixed divergent section for the design of the nozzle.
● Hot exhaust leaves the combustion chamber and converges down to the minimum area, or throat,
of the nozzle.
● Downstream of the throat, the geometry diverges and the flow is isentropically (adiabatically and
reversibly) expanded to a supersonic Mach number that depends on the area ratio of the exit to
the throat.
● The expansion of a supersonic flow causes the static pressure and temperature to decrease from
the throat to the exit, so the amount of the expansion also determines the exit pressure and
temperature.
● The exit temperature determines the exit speed of sound, which determines the exit velocity. The
exit velocity, pressure, and mass flow through the nozzle determines the amount of thrust
produced by the nozzle.
6. Metal Spinning Process
● Metal spinning, also known as spin forming or
spinning or metal turning most commonly, is a
metalworking process by which a sheet of
metal (blank) is rotated at high speed and
formed into an axially symmetric part.
● Spinning can be performed by hand or by a
CNC lathe.
● It is a type of increment sheet metal forming
where sheet is deformed into final shape by a
series of small incremental deformations.
● Thus, in this way the overall stress generated
in the final product is less and even complex
shape like CD nozzle can be fabricated.
7. Objective of the project
• Designing of tool and mandrel for the process
• Microstructure, microhardness and tensile strength and residual stress of
workpiece before spinning
• Conventional metal spinning of Al 6061-T6 sheet to form convergent-divergent
nozzle
• Analysis of the microstructure, microhardness, tensile strength and residual stress
of the nozzle.
8. Literature Review
● F. Rajabi et al. conducted experiments to study the effect of rolling parameters (strain
rate and temperature) on the microstructural evolutions and mechanical properties of 6061
aluminium alloy. The results indicate that the predominant restoration process during
rolling at 250 ℃ is dynamic recovery, and the driving force is not high enough to trigger
dynamic recrystallization. Optical micrographs of the initial microstructure and the related
XRD pattern from the performed experiments confirm Mg2Si, Al8Fe2Si and Al2CuMg
precipitates.
● Luca Boccaletto et al. proposed new concept of the nozzle in this. It is based on a
classical bell-shaped nozzle, which is a well-known and worldwide- flight-proven concept,
slightly modified by the addition of a small aerospike, which is implemented near the exit
plane of the main nozzle. The model used for the test activities is an aluminium nozzle,
manufactured in three separated parts which are bolted together before performing the final
machining of the inner contour, to guarantee a smooth and continuous profile. Each test
has been performed in blow-down conditions, using high pressure bottles filled with
compressed air and setting the initial stagnation pressure level of the main nozzle by
means of a manual pressure regulator
9. Experimental work done before COVID-19
❖ Mandrel Design
❖ Material Selection
❖ Microstructural Analysis
❖ Microhardness Test
❖ Tensile Test Sample designing for wire cutting
12. Material Selection
Aluminium 6061-T6 - 2mm thick sheet
➢ Major Alloying Elements:
Mg (0.8-1.2)%
Si (0.4-0.8)%
Cr (0.04-0.35)%
Cu (0.15-0.4)%
➢ Al 6061-T6 is precipitation hardened alloy. T6
represents the heat treatment- solutionized and
artificially aged.
➢ Highly resistant to corrosion, stress, and cracking.
➢ Features good formability and weldability.
➢ Great strength-to-weight ratio.
➢ Tensile Strength: 310 MPa | 45000 psi
➢ Yield Strength: 276 MPa | 40000 psi
➢ Modulus of Elasticity: 68.9 GPa | 10000 ksi
➢ Elongation: 17 %
13. Microstructural analysis
● Samples were prepared according to the standard metallographic procedures
and etched.
● Generally, for Al 6061-T6 various etchants are available like Keller’s
reagent (2 ml HF+ 3 ml HCl (conc) + 20 ml HNO3(Con) + 175 ml H2O)
and Poulton’s reagent (12ml HCl (conc) + 6ml HNO3 + 1ml HF (48%) +
1ml - H2O).
● Poulton’s reagent was the most effective etchant for the microstructural
analysis.
● Microstructures of the samples were observed in the different regions of the
sample in both Rolling as well as Transverse Directions using Olympus
BX41M- LED Metallurgical Microscope
16. Microhardness Analysis
● Samples were prepared according to the metallographic procedure and polished
properly to avoid pits and scratches.
● Microhardness was measured using Shimadzu Vickers’s microhardness testing
machine.
● Loading force varied from 1 kgf and 2 kgf for the dwelling time of 10 seconds.
● The indenter shape was square based diamond pyramidal.
S. NO Rolling Direction (HV) Transverse Direction (HV)
1 107 104
2 108 104
3 108 107
Average Hardness 107.7 105
Hardness Values at 3 different location (Load= 1kgf)
17. Continued…
S. NO Rolling Direction (HV) Transverse Direction (HV)
1 112 110
2 109 109
3 113 110
Average Hardness 111.33 109.7
Hardness Values at 3 different location (Load= 2 kgf)
Indentation observed using Optical Microscope a)200X b)500X at 2kgf
18. Tensile Strength Test CAD Design
Sample were cut in three
different directions :
1) Rolling Direction
2) 90 Degree to Rolling
Direction
3) 45 Degree to Rolling
Direction
The tensile test affects the
variations among the
individual planes and the
lattice strain and the specific
grain population orientations.
Dimension of the Al-sheet for tensile test specimens
preparation
Length = 250 mm , Width = 130 mm
Total Specimen = 9
19. Dimension of the Specimen
Dimensions Inch mm
Overall Length 3.93 100
Gauge Length 1.25 32
Gauge Width 0.23 6
Thickness 0.07 2
Radius of fillet 0.23 6
Rectangular Tensile Test Specimen for Sheet
20. Tensile Strength of Al-6061
Uniaxial Tensile Test
❏ When a specimen is subjected to an external
tensile loading, the metal will undergo elastic
and plastic deformation. Initially, the metal will
elastically deform giving a linear relationship of
load and extension
❏ These two parameters are then used for the
calculation of the engineering stress and
engineering strain
Stress-strain relationship under uniaxial
tensile loading
21. Result and Discussion
● Rolling direction with number of passes plays an important role on microstructure
which inherently affects the hardness.
● The change of rolling direction can affect the grain refinement.
● Rolling direction microstructure shows more grain refinement and uniformity of the
precipitate (Mg2Si) in the Al-matrix than the transverse direction.
● Rolling direction has comparatively more hardness compared to the transverse
direction due to grain refinement and uniformity of the precipitate in the matrix.
● The average hardness value of rolling direction is 111.33 HV and 109.7 HV in the
transverse direction
● With the increase in loading force during microhardness test, the trend of the hardness
remains similar except that the depth of indent increases with increase in loading
force.
22. Scope of the future work
The main objective of this project was to fabricate the convergent-divergent nozzle (de Laval) from
2 mm thick sheet of Al 6061-T6 alloy using metal spinning process without involvement of welding
process to join convergent and divergent pieces separately at the throat of the nozzle.
This project was the precedent of the ISRO project where the same nozzle had to be fabricated using
metal spinning process from actual nozzle material C103 alloy (Nb 89%, Hf 10%, Ti 1%).
There a lot of work was to be done for this project which is listed below with a concise explanation
of the process-
● Mandrel design was finalized, so it was to be sent to the nearby industry to the manufacture
mandrel from a 100*150 mm solid cylindrical mild steel scrap.
● Tool designing was done, and material was already sent to the industry for the manufacture of
the desired smooth tool of mild steel.
● Tensile samples were designed and tensile test of the samples before spinning was to be done.
● For residual stress calculation (before spinning) using XRD technique, samples were prepared,
and it was to be sent for the XRD analysis.
● Convergent-divergent nozzle was to be fabricated using metal spinning technique to get a nozzle
of desired dimensions.
● Microstructural, microhardness, tensile test, and residual stress calculation of the nozzle to
compare the soundness of the nozzle fabricated.
23. References
● O. Music, J.M. Allwood, K. Kawai, A review of the mechanics of metal
spinning,
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the conventional simple spinning of cylindrical aluminum cups.
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