@inproceedings{a26d5c5516d24b7b8ce9eef8153c5c3f,
title = "Development of the continuous process method for ECAP using a tri-axis rotary die and microstructural evolution of semi-solid aluminium alloy",
abstract = "The continuous ECAP process which can provide three-dimensional strain was developed in this study. A die with tri-axis crossed channels having channel angle φ of 90° and curvature ψ of 0° was created. As a result, continuous ECAP process via route Bc for AC4CH aluminium semi-solid alloy could be performed at 573K at pressing speed of 0.5mm/sec using the developed die. The continuous method cut the processing time in half compared to the non-continuously conventional method. The grains became fine from 100μm to approximately 2μm. Workpiece processed 8 passes exhibited four times higher toughness than as-cast alloy.",
keywords = "Al-Si-Mg alloy, Continuous process, Equal-channel angular pressing, Semi-solid cast, Severe plastic deformation, Tri-RD-ECAP, Ultrafine grained",
author = "K. Natori and F. Nomura and Y. Arao and T. Tanaka",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.2495/HPSM120101",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781845645960",
series = "WIT Transactions on the Built Environment",
pages = "107--117",
booktitle = "High Performance Structures and Materials VI",
note = "6th International Conference on High Performance Structures and Materials, HPSM 2012 ; Conference date: 19-06-2012 Through 21-06-2012",
}