DOI

This paper focuses on the mechanical properties, electrical conductivity and fatigue performance of ultra-fine-grained (UFG) Al-Mg-Si wires processed by a complex severe plastic deformation route. It is shown that the nanostructural design via equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) Conform followed by heat treatment and cold drawing leads to the combination of enhanced tensile strength, sufficient ductility, enhanced electrical conductivity, and improved fatigue strength compared to the wires after traditional T81 thermo-mechanical treatment used in wire manufacturing. The Processing-microstructure-properties relationship in the studied material is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1034
JournalMetals
Volume8
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2018

    Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)

    Research areas

  • Al-Mg-Si alloy, Electrical conductivity, Fatigue limit, Microstructure, Severe plastic deformation, Strength

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