Specific character of material flow in near-surface layer during friction stir processing of AZ31 magnesium alloy

S. Mironov, Q. Yang, H. Takahashi, I. Takahashi, K. Okamoto, Y. S. Sato, H. Kokawa

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Abstract

Microstructure and texture evolution in the near-surface layer during friction stir processing (FSP) of AZ31 magnesium alloy was studied. Material flow was found to be a very complex process consisting of several stages. The material in front of the friction stir tool was first deformed by the rotating shoulder. Then, approaching the tool, it experienced a secondary deformation caused by the rotating pin, and finally, behind the tool, it again underwent a tertiary deformation induced by the shoulder. The texture evolution was shown to dictate the grain structure development.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1016-1024
Number of pages9
JournalMetallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science
Volume41
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Apr

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