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The joining simulation of nanostructured steel and aluminium cylinders by ECEP method

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study focused on developing bimetallic materials through the equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) process to combine the hardness of steel and the flexibility of aluminium. With two pieces made of steel and aluminium featuring differing elastic and plastic properties, the evaluation criteria used an average strain to assess material characteristics. The results showed that aluminium underwent compression and stretching during ECAP, leading to a higher strain of 13% in the inner part and a 6.4% increase in mass in the outer part. Steel experienced an 8.7% increase in strain and a 2.3% decrease in bulk. The bimetallic material displayed properties intermediate between aluminium and steel, with 43.3% less hardness than steel and 50.4% less flexibility than aluminium, but 89.9% more flexible than steel. The connection between aluminium and steel was attributed to friction between the materials, underscoring the successful integration of the desired hardness and flexibility properties in the bimetallic material.

Source: International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation

DOI: 10.1504/ijesms.2025.146214

Authors: Behnam Kondori, Amin Kolahdooz, Sayyed Ali Eftekhari, Mehdi Pazhoohesh, Seyyed Ali Latifi Rostami

Institutions: University of Tabriz, State University of Padang, De Montfort University, Islamic Azad University of Khomeynishahr

Language: English

Topic: Microstructure and mechanical properties

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4410320929

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