| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2020 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Materials Processing Fundamentals
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| Presentation Title |
Teaching Metal-forming Processes Using a Laboratory Micro-extrusion Press |
| Author(s) |
Adi Benartzy, Snir Ben Ze’ev, Nahum Frage |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Adi Benartzy |
| Abstract Scope |
Metal forming is widely used in the automotive, aviation and energy industries. These days, universities are not equipped with laboratories where students can conduct metal-forming experiments at elevated temperatures. Therefore, teaching metal-forming processes is based on computer simulations, with no "hands-on" experience. Hydraulic indirect extrusion laboratory was constructed to support educational activities. The extrusion press allows student to extrude aluminum, and magnesium alloys up to 650°C using variety of dies. A computerized system controls collects on-line temperature and movement of the ram data. Students investigates the effects of die profile and temperatures on the extrusion forces, and metal properties. Experiments allow students to experience the influence of extrusion parameters on the microstructure and hardness of the extruded alloys. Students find good agreement between the measured and calculated extrusion forces using empirical equations. The influence of different extrusion parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the extruded metals are demonstrated. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |