Effect of Thermal Exposure Time on the Relaxation of Residual Stress in High Pressure Die Cast AM60
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- Magnesium alloys are becoming more commonly used for large castings with sections of varying thicknesses. During subsequent processing at elevated temperatures, residual stresses may relax and become a potential mechanism for part distortion. This study was conducted to quantify the effects of thermal exposure on residual stresses and relaxation in a high pressure die cast magnesium (AM60) alloy. The goal was to characterize relaxation of residual stresses at temperatures that are commonly experienced by body components during a typical paint bake cycle. A residual stress test sample design and quench technique developed for relaxation were used and a relaxation study was conducted at two exposure temperatures (140°C and 200°C) over a range of exposure times (0.25 to 24 hours). The results indicate that a significant amount of residual stress relaxation occurred very rapidly during exposure at both exposure temperatures.
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- Hill, H., Zindel, J., and Godlewski, L., "Effect of Thermal Exposure Time on the Relaxation of Residual Stress in High Pressure Die Cast AM60," SAE Int. J. Mater. Manf. 9(3):653-660, 2016, https://doi.org/10.4271/2016-01-0423.