Physical and Numerical Simulation of Thermo-Mechanical Properties in the Weld Heat Affected Zone of an AlMgSi-Alloy

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The thermomechanical properties of an AlMg0,8Si1 (corresponds to EN AW-6181) alloy in T4 state (Ecodal® 608) were investigated under coldArc® welding conditions using Gleeble 3500 concerning the numerical simulations of residual welding stresses and distortions. Thereby, tensile tests were carried out during the heating phase, cooling phase and after natural aging up to 10 days. Thus, the effect of weld cycle and corresponding dissolution of β''(Mg2Si)- precipitates on the mechanical properties was physically simulated. Furthermore, two phase transformation models were used to simulate the dissolution of hardening precipitates as a result of weld temperature cycles. The used models were compared, considering their capabilities and accuracy.

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Materials Science Forum (Volumes 706-709)

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