Paper Titles
Potentials of Heat Superimposed Rotary Friction Welding for Steel-Aluminium Joints
p.77
Tool Geometry Effect in Friction Stir Extrusion of Seamless Tubes from Aluminium Chips
p.89
Effect of Fiber Length in Friction Stir Welding of Discontinuous Composites
p.99
Experimental and Numerical Study of Steel-Aluminium Rotary Friction Welding with Heat Flux via Subroutine
p.111
Influence of Rolling Temperature on the Mechanical and Formability Properties of AA1050/AZ31/AA1050 Roll-Bonded Sheets
p.127
Effect of Surface Conditions and Tool to Interface Spacing in Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding of Aluminum to Titanium
p.139
Numerical Analysis of the Influence of a Movable Die on Joint Formation in Versatile Self-Piercing Riveting
p.149
A Numerical Study on the Mutual Influence of Joint Orientation and Component Geometry in Non-Rotationally Symmetric Clinched Joints
p.161
Study on the Influence of Gas Pressure Loading Curve on Interface Weld Ratio in Superplastic Forming/Diffusion Bonding of Four-Layer Sandwich Structures
p.171

Influence of Rolling Temperature on the Mechanical and Formability Properties of AA1050/AZ31/AA1050 Roll-Bonded Sheets

Article Preview
View Pdf By email

Abstract:

With the increasing demand for lightweight materials, the combination of aluminum and magnesium sheets enables the development of advanced laminates with a balanced combination of strength and ductility, making them suitable for forming applications. This work investigates the effect of rolling temperature on the mechanical behavior and formability of AA1050/AZ31/AA1050 sheets produced by roll bonding in the temperature range of 250–450°C. Tensile tests showed that the yield stress is weakly affected by rolling temperature, whereas the ultimate tensile strength increases up to 350°C and then stabilizes. The elongation at fracture increases monotonically with temperature, indicating improved ductility at higher rolling temperatures. Microhardness measurements revealed softening of the aluminum sheets with increasing temperature, while limited variations were observed in the AZ31 sheet. Formability was evaluated by Erichsen Cupping test. The maximum load and extension at break remained nearly constant over the investigated temperature range; however, higher rolling temperatures led to reduced delamination and improved interfacial bonding integrity during deformation. The results indicate that roll bonding at elevated temperatures promotes better strain distribution and enhanced bonding quality. Overall, roll bonding at 450°C provides the most favorable combination of mechanical performance, formability, and interfacial stability, making the produced sheets suitable for lightweight forming applications.

You have full access to the following eBook
Innovative Joining by Forming Read eBook

Info:

Periodical:

Materials Science Forum (Volume 1185)

Pages:

127-138

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4028/p-3pEJEy

Citation:

Cite this paper

Online since:

April 2026

Authors:

Mohamad El Mehtedi*, Pasquale Buonadonna, Barbara Reggiani, Riccardo Pelaccia, Lorenzo Donati, Gabriela Loi, Mauro Carta

Keywords:

Aluminum Alloy, Formability, Lightweight Composites, Magnesium Sheets, Roll Bonding

Export:

RIS, BibTeX

Permissions:

Creative Commons CC BY 4.0

Share:

Citation:

* - Corresponding Author

References

[1] J. Hirsch and T. Al-Samman, Superior light metals by texture engineering: Optimized aluminum and magnesium alloys for automotive applications, Acta Materialia 61 (2013) 818–843.

DOI: 10.1016/j.actamat.2012.10.044

Google Scholar

[2] M. Carta, L. Aydi, P. Buonadonna, D. Morea and M. El Mehtedi, Effect of post heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of hot-rolled AA2017 aluminum alloy, Heliyon 10 (2024) e40922.

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40922

Google Scholar

[3] M. Richert, H.P. Stüwe, M.J. Zehetbauer, J. Richert, R. Pippan, Ch. Motz and E. Schafler, Work hardening and microstructure of AlMg5 after severe plastic deformation by cyclic extrusion and compression, Materials Science and Engineering: A 355 (2003) 180–185.

DOI: 10.1016/s0921-5093(03)00046-7

Google Scholar

[4] Z. Jiang, B. Hu, Z. Li, F. Yao, J. Han, D. Li, X. Zeng and W. Ding, A Review of Magnesium Alloys as Structure–Function Integrated Materials, Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters) 37 (2024) 1301–1338.

DOI: 10.1007/s40195-024-01706-z

Google Scholar

[5] M. Gupta and N.M.L. Sharon, Magnesium, Magnesium Alloys, and Magnesium Composites, 1, Wiley, 2011.

Google Scholar

[6] H. Li, M. Liu, T. Xu, R. Zhang, W. Gong, T. Kawasaki, S. Harjo, N. Tsuji, Q. Wei, C. Ma and R. Zheng, Super-ductile magnesium alloy at room temperature, Acta Materialia 305 (2026) 121884.

DOI: 10.1016/j.actamat.2025.121884

Google Scholar

[7] T. Wu and K. Zhang, Corrosion and Protection of Magnesium Alloys: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives, Coatings 13 (2023) 1533.

DOI: 10.3390/coatings13091533

Google Scholar

[8] H.A. Khan, K. Asim, F. Akram, A. Hameed, A. Khan and B. Mansoor, Roll Bonding Processes: State-of-the-Art and Future Perspectives, Metals 11 (2021) 1344.

DOI: 10.3390/met11091344

Google Scholar

[9] G.N.M. Rao and V.R.M. Kumar, A review on recent advances in accumulative roll bonding of similar, dissimilar and metal matrix composites, Materials Today: Proceedings 56 (2022) A13–A18.

DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.11.608

Google Scholar

[10] M. El Mehtedi, D. Lai, R. Almehtedi, M. Carta, P. Buonadonna and F. Aymerich, Bonding of similar AA3105 aluminum alloy by Accumulative Roll Bonding process, ESAFORM 2021 942 (2021).

DOI: 10.25518/esaform21.942

Google Scholar

[11] Y. Saito, H. Utsunomiya, N. Tsuji and T. Sakai, Novel ultra-high straining process for bulk materials-development of the accumulative roll-bonding (ARB) process, Acta Materialia 47 (1999) 579–583.

DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6454(98)00365-6

Google Scholar

[12] H. Chang, M.Y. Zheng, C. Xu, G.D. Fan, H.G. Brokmeier and K. Wu, Microstructure and mechanical properties of the Mg/Al multilayer fabricated by accumulative roll bonding (ARB) at ambient temperature, Materials Science and Engineering: A 543 (2012) 249–256.

DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2012.02.083

Google Scholar

[13] J. Nie, M. Liu, F. Wang, Y. Zhao, Y. Li, Y. Cao and Y. Zhu, Fabrication of Al/Mg/Al Composites via Accumulative Roll Bonding and Their Mechanical Properties, Materials 9 (2016) 951.

DOI: 10.3390/ma9110951

Google Scholar

[14] M. Carta, P. Buonadonna, B. Reggiani, L. Donati, F. Aymerich and M. El Mehtedi, Effect of Temperature and Strain on Bonding of Similar AA3105 Aluminum Alloys by the Roll Bonding Process, Metals 14 (2024).

DOI: 10.3390/met14080920

Google Scholar

[15] W. Habila, H. Azzeddine, B. Mehdi, K. Tirsatine, T. Baudin, A.-L. Helbert, F. Brisset, S. Gautrot, M.-H. Mathon and D. Bradai, Investigation of microstructure and texture evolution of a Mg/Al laminated composite elaborated by accumulative roll bonding, Materials Characterization 147 (2019) 242–252.

DOI: 10.1016/j.matchar.2018.11.010

Google Scholar

[16] S. Mroz, A. Wierzba, A. Stefanik and P. Szota, Effect of Asymmetric Accumulative Roll-Bonding process on the Microstructure and Strength Evolution of the AA1050/AZ31/AA1050 Multilayered Composite Materials, Materials 13 (2020) 5401.

DOI: 10.3390/ma13235401

Google Scholar

[17] H. Nie, W. Liang, H. Chen, L. Zheng, C. Chi and X. Li, Effect of annealing on the microstructures and mechanical properties of Al/Mg/Al laminates, Materials Science and Engineering: A 732 (2018) 6–13.

DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2018.06.065

Google Scholar

[18] Q. Yang, T. Wojcik and E. Kozeschnik, Continuous Dynamic Recrystallization and Deformation Behavior of an AA1050 Aluminum Alloy during High-Temperature Compression, Metals 14 (2024) 889.

DOI: 10.3390/met14080889

Google Scholar

[19] A. Forcellese, M.E. Mehtedi, M. Simoncini and S. Spigarelli, Formability and Microstructure of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy Sheets, Key Engineering Materials 344 (2007) 31–38.

DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.344.31

Google Scholar

[20] B.H. Lee, S.M. Kim, M.E. Mehtedi, E. Evangelista and C.S. Lee, Effect of stress state on the high temperature workability of AZ31 Mg alloy, Metals and Materials International 16 (2010) 197–203.

DOI: 10.1007/s12540-010-0406-z

Google Scholar

[21] S. Spigarelli, M.E. Mehtedi, M. Cabibbo, E. Evangelista, J. Kaneko, A. Jäger and V. Gartnerova, Analysis of high-temperature deformation and microstructure of an AZ31 magnesium alloy, Materials Science and Engineering: A 462 (2007) 197–201.

DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2006.03.155

Google Scholar

[22] X. Li, G. Zu, P. Wang and R. Xu, Effects of Asymmetrical Roll Bonding on Microstructure, Chemical Phases and Property of Copper/Aluminum Clad Sheet, in: C.E. Suarez (eds.), Light Metals 2012, Springer International Publishing, Cham, 2016, pp. p.245–250.

DOI: 10.1002/9781118359259.ch43

Google Scholar

[23] M. Abbasi and S.A. Sajjadi, Mechanical Properties and Interface Evaluation of Al/AZ31 Multilayer Composites Produced by ARB at Different Rolling Temperatures, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 27 (2018) 3508–3520.

DOI: 10.1007/s11665-018-3423-6

Google Scholar