Deformation of superplastic metals during friction stir microforming

Author

James N. Reck

Keywords and Phrases

Superplastic aluminum

Abstract

"The microfabrication method known as friction stir microforming is examined to gain a better understanding of the metallurgical aspects of the process. Series of experiments were performed to study the effect of machine parameters on the percent replication of mold features and mechanical properties of processed components. Statistical analysis of the experimental results was performed, and equations developed to relate the machine parameters to chosen mechanical properties and physical characteristics. An empirical relationship was also developed to model the microstructural evolution during friction stir microforming, and two models were created to relate machine parameters to the temperatures and forces observed during processing"--Abstract, page iii.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 2005

Pagination

xi, 99 pages

Rights

© 2005 James Nicholas Reck, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

MicrofabricationFriction weldingSuperplastic forming (Metal-work)Aluminum alloys

Thesis Number

T 8679

Print OCLC #

62139787

Recommended Citation

Reck, James N., "Deformation of superplastic metals during friction stir microforming" (2005). Masters Theses. 3615.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3615