Fabrication of functionally graded aluminum foam using aluminum alloy die castings by friction stir processing

Yoshihiko Hangai, Kazuya Takahashi, Takao Utsunomiya, Soichiro Kitahara, Osamu Kuwazuru, Nobuhiro Yoshikawa

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Abstract

Functionally graded aluminum (FG) foam with varying pore structure was fabricated by utilizing friction stir processing. Die castings containing a large amount of gas were used as the starting material. The obtained FG foam had two different deformation stages and two plateau regions with a seamless bonding interface.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)716-719
Number of pages4
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering A
Volume534
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Feb 1

Keywords

  • Cellular materials
  • Die casting
  • Friction stir welding
  • Functionally graded materials (FGM)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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