Adapting superelasticity in Cu–Al–Mn shape memory alloys via thermomechanical processing and cyclic heat treatment

Effect of Cu and CuP Additions on the Microstructure and Nanoindentation‐Based Fracture Behavior of CoNiAlSi Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys

In this study, the microstructural and mechanical performance of CoNiAlSi‐based ferromagnetic shape memory alloys was comparatively investigated using a base CoNiAlSi alloy and Cu‐ and CuP‐modified derivatives produced by vacuum induction melting under identical heat treatment conditions. SEM, EDS, XRD, and DSC analyse...

Evaluation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Thermomechanically Processed β Ti-35Nb-7Zr-5Ta Alloy

Mechanical Properties of AZ91D Magnesium Alloy with Short Carbon Fibers Under Heat Treatment and Equal-Channel Angular Pressing

AZ91D is a lightweight, representative commercial magnesium alloy known for its excellent castability and specific strength. However, the mechanical properties of as-cast AZ91D remain limited by inherent brittleness, relatively low strength, and microstructural inhomogeneity caused by enrichment of secondary phases at...

Effect of Temperature and Strain Rate on the Thermomechanical Response and Dynamic Restoration Mechanisms of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy During Forging

The thermomechanical behavior of the Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64) alloy under hot deformation is determined by a complex interplay between strain hardening and thermally assisted restoration processes that finally lead to the formation of the resultant microstructure and mechanical properties. In this research, the effects of defo...

Experimental characterization of LM13 aluminum piston alloy: composition, mechanical properties, microstructure, and preliminary heat-treatment response

LM13 is a near-eutectic Al–Si–Cu–Ni–Mg casting alloy used for pistons and other thermally loaded components. This study provides an integrated preliminary characterization of an industrially relevant LM13 casting by combining optical emission spectrometry, Brinell hardness, tensile and Charpy V-notch testing, optical m...

Metallurgical and Mechanical Property Investigation of ETP Cu Similar Hybrid Friction Welds for Nuclear Fusion Applications

The evolution of microstructure and mechanical properties in electrolytic tough-pitch (ETP) copper subjected to hybrid friction welding (HFW) was investigated. The effect of introducing a programmable brake on the flywheel’s rotation while maintaining constant friction and forging pressures was explored. The welded joi...