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The paper presents an analysis of the results of numerical tests of the extrusion process of structural panels made of the 5xxx and 6xxx series aluminium alloys in a designed split die. The obtained products are intended for innovative superstructures of special car bodies. The main purpose of the research was the designed split die and numerical simulations and analysis of test results to determine the parameters of the extrusion process. The distribution of stress intensity, strain, strain rate, and temperature in the extruded metal was analysed for two different speeds of the punch movement. On the basis of the analysis of the distribution of stress values occurring in the extrusion process, the conditions enabling the real process of extrusion of the panel profile in industrial conditions in the designed split die were determined. It was shown that panel sections can be produced from ingots with a length of 770 mm on a press with a pressure of 35 MN (12"). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents the results of tests of the mechanical properties of aluminium alloys 5754, 5083, 5019 and AlMg7. The alloys with magnesium reach satisfactory mechanical properties, and their corrosion resistance is even 3 times that of the most commonly used alloys of the 6xxx series (AlMgSi), making them a desirable material in many branches of industry. The necessity of applying lower extrusion speeds and much lower deformability of the 5xxx series alloys as compared to the 6xxx series are the reasons why extrusion is more rarely applied as the technology of manufacturing details from these materials. In order to compare the mechanical properties of the alloys mentioned above, a static tensile test of samples taken from aflat open section has been performed. It was found that mechanical properties increase with the growth of magnesium content (from Rm of 220 MPa at 3.5% Mg content to 290 MPa at 5% Mg content) while maintaining similar plasticity at the level of 25% Ago mm elongation. Additionally, a three-point bending test was performed on samples taken from the section in the transverse direction. Samples were loaded within the elastic range in order to determine the deflection. It was determined that profiles extruded by a nonstandard die (enlarged size of pre-chamber and corrected die land, relative to standard die) exhibit slightly higher stiffness than those extruded by the standard die used for extruding 6xxx alloys. Next, curves of reduced bending stress og as a function of relocation were determined, and bending strength, Rg, was determined on their basis. The paper also presents the results of the static tensile test of whole pipes, extruded by a porthole die, with an outer diameter of 42 mm and wall thickness of 3.5 mm. No significant differences in the properties of closed sections as compared to the open ones were found, which proves that the weld does not influence the strength properties of the sections in the longitudinal direction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents the results of tests of the properties of hollow thin-walled (wall thickness approx. 1.2 mm) shapes made of AW6082 alloy in T5 state. Shapes were extruded using the bonding extrusion method, by means of 6-hole porthole dies. Extrusion parameters were optimized by changing the rate of extrusion and cooling. Mechanical properties, hardness, wall thickness and surface coarseness of shapes subjected to extrusion at various rates (9, 10 and 12 m/min), cooled on the press coasting at different cooling rates (water spray, water wave), and artificially aged at a temperature of 180oC over 2 hours, were determined. Based on the tests, it was found that high mechanical properties and a uniform, finegrained structure were successfully achieved at the highest applied extrusion rate of 12 mm/min. Based on the shape thickness measurements, it was determined that, despite achievement of a product of satisfactory thickness tolerance, it is necessary to correct the die to obtain more uniform distribution. The change of the wall thickness of the oval shape results from the complexity of the die orifice and also from the die deflection during extrusion, which is difficult to predict at the designing stage. Extrusion rate also has an impact on the surface quality of the shape, which is expressed by the parameter of coarseness Ra, and this quality was lowest for extrusion at a rate of 9 m/min. As a result of an increase in extrusion rate from 10 to 12 mm/min, coarseness is reduced, improving surface quality. The change in cooling rate from air cooling to water spraying or by means of a so-called water wave caused an increase of strength to the level assumed and desired by the end recipient, i.e. Rm, > 310 MPa, but at the same time, did not have an impact on the significant reduction of relative elongation A. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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