Process mechanics in Friction Stir Extrusion of magnesium alloys chips through experiments and numerical simulation
- Autori: Baffari, D.; Buffa, G.; Campanella, D.; Fratini, L.; Reynolds, A.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2017
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Parole Chiave: FEM; Friction Stir Extrusion; Magnesium alloys; Recycling; Strategy and Management1409 Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management; Management Science and Operations Research; Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/249815
Abstract
Friction Stir Extrusion (FSE) is a novel process designed to directly recycle machining chips. An experimental campaign was carried out on AZ31 milling chips using variations in extrusion ratio, force and tool rotation rate. The process mechanics were studied and correlated to the material flow, which was elucidated through use of a copper marker. A 3D, Lagrangian, thermo-mechanically coupled dedicated numerical model was set up and validated through temperature measurements. The combination of experimental and numerical results permitted to reconstruct the complex 3D material flow induced by tool rotation and plunge into the extrusion billet chamber.