Browse Topic: Aluminum alloys

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This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of extruded bars, rods, wire, profiles, and tubing up to and including 1.000 inch (25.4 mm) in diameter, least thickness, or tube wall thickness (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of sand castings (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of castings.
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum-lithium alloy in the form of extruded profiles with a maximum cross-sectional area of 19 square inches (123 cm2) and a maximum circle size of 11 inches (279 mm) from 0.040 to 0.499 inch (1.00 to 12.50 mm) in thickness (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of hand forgings 8 inches (203 mm) and under in nominal thickness and of forging stock (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
The growing demand for lightweight, high-strength materials in marine and aerospace structures has promoted the use of friction stir welding (FSW) for welding dissimilar aluminum alloys. However, tensile residual stresses and microstructural heterogeneities often degrade weld integrity. This study investigates the combined impact of base material positioning, single- and double-pass FSW, and post-weld shot peening (SP) on the metallurgical and mechanical properties of AA6061–AA2017 joints. Five welding configurations were examined to evaluate how varying base material positions on the advancing and retreating sides affect material flow and mechanical behavior. Post-weld SP effectively presented compressive residual stresses, reduced surface defects, and refined surface grains. The average grain size in the stir zone was reduced from 5.2 μm (single-pass) to 2.0 μm (double-pass U-turn) after SP, confirming significant grain refinement through dynamic recrystallization. Mechanical testing
Nukathoti, Raja SekharBattina, N. Malleswara RaoVanthala, Varaha Siva PrasadChirala, Hari KrishnaMaloth, Balu
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of rolled or forged rings up to 6 inches (152 mm), inclusive, in thickness (see 3.3.1.1.1) and an OD to wall thickness ratio of 10 or greater (see 8.5).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of sheet from 0.063 to 0.249 inch (1.60 to 6.30 mm) in nominal thickness (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
In frontal collisions of automobiles, the bumper beam at the front of the vehicle plays a crucial role in absorbing energy and protecting the vehicle body during a collision. To enhance the collision resistance of a specific type of special vehicle with a non-load-bearing body structure, this paper focuses on this type of vehicle and conducts a study on the design and collision performance of an integrated vehicle front bumper - anti-collision beam structure based on aluminum alloy additive manufacturing technology. A novel bumper structure is proposed, which integrates the front bumper and the front anti-collision beam of the vehicle and is integrally formed using aluminum alloy additive manufacturing technology. This integrated structure is directly connected to the vehicle frame. Firstly, based on the appearance of the special vehicle body and the form of the front anti-collision beam of traditional passenger vehicles, an integrated design of the vehicle front bumper- anti-collision
王, XufanYuan, Liu-KaiZhang, TangyunWang, TaoZhang, MingWang, Liangmo
The application of multiple materials in vehicle bodies is accelerating as the adoption of lightweight aluminum alloys and composite materials advances rapidly. These materials play a crucial role in reducing overall vehicle weight, enhancing fuel efficiency, and complying with increasingly strict environmental regulations. As the automotive industry continues to evolve toward electrification and sustainability, the integration of lightweight and high-performance materials has become a key design strategy. However, the use of multiple materials creates new challenges in manufacturing, particularly for joining technologies. Since different materials have varying mechanical properties, thermal behavior, and surface characteristics, the selection of appropriate joining methods is essential for ensuring structural integrity and durability. Depending on material types, thicknesses, production processes, and cost constraints, various joining techniques—such as mechanical fastening, welding
Takuno, SougoIsono, ToshiyukiUrakawa, KazushiGoto, SuguruKawamura, HiroakiNiisato, EitaIshigami, Yuta
Tensile and cyclic behavior of high pressure die cast AE44 magnesium alloy have been studied at room temperature and elevated temperatures up to 350°C. Anelastic behavior has been found in both tensile and cyclic loading at the temperature below 200°C. With increasing temperature, the anelasticity disappears, and tensile and cyclic behaviors become like other engineering materials, such as steels and aluminum alloys, i.e. the total strain contains only elastic strain and plastic strain. A method to determine the yield strength at 0.2% plastic strain (σ0.2) is proposed. By using the proposed method, the yield strength σ0.2 is found to be higher than that determined using the traditional method, which is more suitable to the materials that do not exhibit anelasticity. It is believed that the anelasticity is closely related to twinning in Mg alloy, which disappears at elevated temperatures.
Liu, YiYang, WenyingCoryell, Jason
The present study investigates optimization of ultimate tensile strength (UTS) in FSW of AA2024-T3 and SS304 in a butt joint configuration. An L18 mixed-level orthogonal array was used to design 18 experiments, varying tool rotational speed (450, 560, and 710 rpm), traverse speed (20, 25, and 40 mm/min), and pin offset (1 and 1.5 mm toward the Al side). The tool rotational speed had the greatest influence on UTS, contributing nearly one-third of the total variance, followed by pin offset and traverse speed. The optimal combination, 450 rpm, 20 mm/min, 1.5 mm offset, yielded a UTS of 344.7 MPa and a joint efficiency of 78.3%. At this setting, peak temperatures reached ~356 °C, ensuring sufficient plasticization and uniform mixing of the Al–SS interface, producing a refined stir zone with an average grain size of 4.2 μm. Fracture analysis revealed ductile failure at the optimal parameters, whereas suboptimal conditions resulted in brittle or mixed fractures due to either insufficient or
Mir, Fayaz AhmadKhan, Noor ZamanPali, Harveer Singh
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of welding wire.
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of sheet 0.125 to 0.249 inch (3.18 to 6.32 mm), inclusive, in nominal thickness (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of rolled or cold-finished bars, rods, and wire and of flash-welded rings and stock for flash-welded rings.
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of sand, investment, permanent mold, and composite mold castings with nominal wall thicknesses of up to 1.0 inch (25.4 mm), inclusive (see 8.8).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of sand, permanent mold, and composite mold castings with nominal wall thicknesses of up to 1.0 inch (25.4 mm), inclusive (see 8.8).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of sand, permanent mold, composite mold, and investment castings (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of clad sheet 0.006 to 0.249 inch (0.015 to 6.32 mm), inclusive, in thickness (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of wire, sheet, foil, pig, grains, shot, and chips (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of die forgings, hand forgings, and rolled rings 4 inches (102 mm) and under in nominal thickness and forging stock of any size (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of die forgings from over 2.000 to 10.000 inches (50.8 to 254 mm) in nominal thickness and forging stock of any size (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
AMS4269C has been declared “STABILIZED” by SAE AMS Committee D Nonferrous Alloys and will no longer be subjected to periodic reviews for currency. Users are responsible for verifying references and continued suitability of technical requirements. Newer technology may exist.
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of alclad sheet and plate 0.020 to 0.500 inch (0.508 to 12.70 mm), inclusive, in thickness, supplied in the -T361 temper (see 8.5).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of sheet and plate, alclad both sides, supplied in the -T361 temper.
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This study provides an extensive analysis through finite element analysis (FEA) on the effects of fatigue crack growth in three different materials: Structural steel, Titanium alloy (Ti Grade 2), and printed circuit board (PCB) laminates based on epoxy/aramid. A simulation of the materials was created using ANSYS Workbench with static and cyclic loading to examine how the materials were expected to fail. The method was based on LEFM and made use of the Maximum Circumferential Stress Criterion to predict where cracks would happen and how they would progress. Normalizing SIFs while a crack was under mixed loading conditions was achieved using the EDI method [84]. We used Paris Law to model fatigue crack growth using constants (C and m) for the materials from previous studies and/or tests. For example, in the case of titanium Grade 2, we found Paris Law constants with C values from 1.8 × 10-10 to 7.9 × 10-12 m/cycle and m values from 2.4 to 4.3, which illustrate differing effects of their
T, LokeshBhaskara Rao, Lokavarapu
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of rolled or forged rings up to 6 inches (152 mm), inclusive, in nominal thickness at the time of heat treatment and having an OD to wall thickness ratio of 10 or greater (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of hand forgings up to 8 inches (203 mm), inclusive, in nominal thickness and a cross-sectional area not over 256 square inches (1652 cm2) and rolled rings up to 3.5 inches (89 mm), inclusive, in nominal thickness and with an OD to wall thickness ratio of 10:1 or greater (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
Between the 1920s and 1930s, aluminum started replacing wood as the primary material in aircraft construction and soon became the backbone of modern aviation. Its popularity stemmed from a combination of properties, high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and ease of forming that made it ideal for demanding aerospace applications. Throughout much of the 20th century, high-strength aluminum alloys dominated aircraft design, accounting for 70-80 percent of commercial airframes and more than half of many military aircraft. Even after the introduction of fiber-polymer composites in the early 2000s, aluminum has remained a critical material because it continues to offer the strength, lightness, and versatility needed for modern aviation. Industry forecasts predict that commercial air travel will double in the next 25 years, which means more pollution will be released into the atmosphere. One way to help reduce these emissions is by building airplane fuselages and wings with
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of Alclad sheet and plate 0.040 to 1.000 inch, inclusive (1.02 to 25.40 mm, inclusive) in nominal thickness (see 8.5).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
Aluminum alloy wheels have become the preferred choice over steel wheels due to their lightweight nature, enhanced aesthetics, and contribution to improved fuel efficiency. Traditionally, these wheels are manufactured using methods such as Gravity Die Casting (GDC) [1] or Low Pressure Die Casting (LPDC) [2]. As vehicle dynamics engineers continue to increase tire sizes to optimize handling performance, the corresponding increase in wheel rim size and weight poses a challenge for maintaining low unsprung mass, which is critical for ride quality. To address this, weight reduction has become a priority. Flow forming [3,4], an advanced wheel rim production technique, which offers a solution for reducing rim weight. This process employs high-pressure rollers to shape a metal disc into a wheel, specifically deforming the rim section while leaving the spoke and hub regions unaffected. By decreasing rim thickness, flow forming not only enhances strength and durability but also reduces overall
Singh, Ram KrishnanMedaboyina, HarshaVardhanG K, BalajiGopalan, VijaysankarSundaram, RaghupathiPaua, Ketan
This research investigates the applicability of ADC12 aluminum alloy in sand casting processes and compares its casting behavior and performance with that of conventionally sand-cast alloys such as A356 and AlSi10Mg. ADC12 is primarily utilized in high-pressure die casting (HPDC) and low-pressure die casting (LPDC) due to its excellent castability, pressure tightness, and favorable mechanical properties in thin-walled components. However, its use in sand casting is minimal globally, primarily due to the alloy’s high silicon and iron content, which can lead to poor feeding characteristics, increased porosity, and structural non-uniformity in non-pressurized molds. In this study, 3 mm thick test castings were produced using conventional sand casting methods, with particular attention to mold and core design to simulate challenging flow and solidification conditions. Comparative castings of A356 and AlSi10Mg were also produced under identical conditions to establish performance baselines
Subramani, RajeshSingh, GajendraDoddamani, Mrityunjay
Friction stir welding (FSW) of Al 6063 alloy plates of 6 mm thickness was investigated in the present study for exploring the mechanical attributes of the welded joints. The tool profile significantly influences the quality of joints produced by FSW. In the current study, the influence of tool profile and FSW process parameters on the FSW weld characteristics of similar joining of Al 6063 plates has been investigated. The effect of FSW tool rotational speed (TRS) and tool travel speed on the FSW weld properties, mainly microstructure characteristics, microhardness, and ultimate tensile strength (UTS), have been studied. Comparison of two different tool profiles, namely taper and cylindrical tool, has also been examined. The effect of transient temperature distribution has also been studied for varying FSW process parameters. When increasing the tool’s rotational speed from 800 to 1200 rpm at a fixed traverse speed of 80 mm/min, a rise in peak temperature is observed. Conversely
Kumar, PramodKumar, VikashKumar, GulshanArif, AbdulPrasad, Chitturi RamZubairuddin, M.
This article aims to estimate the high-cycle fatigue (HCF) behavior of a circumferential notched A357-T6 cast aluminum alloy based on the affected depth (AD) approach. This technique is applied as a useful way to anticipate the fatigue life of notched components using the multiaxial fatigue criterion proposed by Crossland. Simulations of the cyclic finite element (FE) calculations in Abaqus involve implementing an elastic–plastic combined Chaboche model. Calculations lead to determining the Kitagawa–Takahashi diagram for this type of defect under the load ratio Rσ = 0.1, showed good agreement with the experimental data. The study provides a clear quantification of the effect of the notch on fatigue resistance. The fatigue limit of the notched specimen decreases by about 16% when the radius of the notch is equal to 3 m. This cast aluminum alloy has revealed a low sensitivity to notches. The notch sensitivity factor (q) was estimated for different defects and conditions, indicating that
Majed, NesrineNasr, AnouarYoussef, Marwa
The purpose of the study is to present the validation stages of the transmission bearing housings in a Formula SAE prototype and the redesign of the components to reduce mass. The objective was to design and implement bearing housings that are lightweight while withstanding the loads they are subjected to. A numerical simulation using the Finite Element Method (FEM) was conducted to analyze the behavior of the bearing housings, made of 7075 aluminum alloy, under the same boundary conditions as in the test bench. This simulation provided information on deformation and stresses and was used to determine optimal locations for strain gauge placement. Experimental bench tests were performed, applying forces ranging from 100 N to 600 N. With an application of a 600 N load, an experimental deformation of 1.77E-04 mm/mm was obtained, while FEM indicated 1.71E-04 mm/mm, demonstrating significant correlation, with a 3.4% margin of error. This pattern was observed for all loads, highlighting
Kopp, Amanda FontouraHausen, Roberto BegnisMartins, Mario Eduardo Santos
Compared to steel, aluminum alloy has the advantages of light weight, high specific strength, corrosion resistance, and easy processing, and is widely used in structures such as aviation, construction, bridges, and offshore oil platforms. All along, Chinese construction aluminum profiles have been produced according to the GB/T5237-XXXX standard, which is determined based on the mechanical performance requirements of doors and windows and the actual processing of aluminum profiles. There are many problems. The author of this article has developed a new product 6063-T56, which has a tensile strength of 240-260Mpa and an elongation rate of not less than 8%, surpassing the latest technology level in Europe. It has been promoted and applied to the aluminum profile production industry in China, improving product performance, reducing production costs, improving production efficiency, and meeting the requirements of the "Aluminum Alloy Doors and Windows Standard" GB/T8478-2020, making
Qiao, Zhou
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of plate from 0.250 to 1.500 inches (6.35 to 38.10 mm), inclusive, in thickness (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification establishes the requirements for anodic coatings on aluminum alloys.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers two tempers of aluminum alloy in the form of bars, rods, and wire up to 8.000 inches (203.2 mm) in nominal thickness (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of pre-alloyed powder.
AMS AM Additive Manufacturing Metals
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of castings (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of castings (see 8.11).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers the engineering requirements for producing an anodic coating on aluminum and aluminum alloys which are subsequently sealed with an organic resin.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
The present study examines the influence of process parameters on the effect of strength and crystalline properties of AlSi10Mg alloy with laser sintered process. A detailed work was carried out with the effects of varying the laser power, scan speed, and hatch distance on crystalline structure, hardness, and surface roughness. From the analysis, the improved surface quality and mechanical performance were achieved with a scan speed of 1200 mm/s, a laser power of 370 W, and a hatch distance of 0.1 mm. An increase in hardness, improved surface finish, and reduced porosity was observed with decreased hatch distance. However, the balanced results were obtained for scanning speed of 1200 mm/s and laser power of 370 W. The ideal processing conditions decreased the crystalline size, increasing the overall material strength, when crystalline analysis was carried out. The higher scanning speeds supported improved grain refinement and heat diffusion, with the poor hardness value. With the lower
Shailesh Rao, A.
In an attempt to reduce CO2 release from alloy wheel production, we have developed an aluminum alloy for casting that satisfies necessary property requirements using recycled aluminum, but without heat treatment. The wheel is a critical safety feature of any vehicle, and it should have toughness and strength .In many wheels, virgin aluminum containing small amounts of impurities is used to maintain toughness, and heat treatment (T6), which is post-casting quick heating and quenching, is applied to provide strength. At the start of this project, we focused on two wheel-manufacturing processes, production of virgin aluminum and heat treatment, from which a large amount of CO2 is released. By switching to recycled aluminum, CO2 was reduced to one-ninth the original amount. The issue with recycled material is that impurities grow in the metal structures as intermetallic compounds and this reduces toughness. To deal with this issue, we have chosen high-pressure die casting (HPDC), in which
Suzuki, Noritaka
This specification covers an acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber in the form of molded rings, compression seals, O-ring cord, and molded-in-place gaskets for aeronautical and aerospace applications.
AMS CE Elastomers Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of sheet and plate 0.008 to 1.000 inch (0.203 to 25.4 mm) thick, supplied in the annealed (O) temper (see 8.5). When specified, product shall be supplied in the “as fabricated” (F) temper (see 8.5).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers an aluminum-lithium alloy in the form of sheet and plate 0.032 to 0.500 inch (0.81 to 12.70 mm), inclusive, in thickness (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
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