Extrusion of Aluminium Alloys

by T. Sheppard

Overview

In recent years the importance of extruded alloys has increased due to the decline in copper extrusion, increased use in structural applications, environmental impact and reduced energy consumption. There have also been huge technical advances. This text provides comprehensive coverage of the metallurgical, mathematical and practical features of the process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412590702
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	01/31/1999
Edition description:	1999
Pages:	420
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.36(d)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Continuum principles.- 3 Metallurgical features affecting the extrusion of aluminium alloys.- 4 Extrusion processing.- 5 Homogenization and extrusion conditions for specific alloys.- 6 Processing of 6XXX alloys.- 7 Plant utilization.- Appendix 1 International alloy designations and chemical composition limits for wrought aluminium and wrought aluminium alloys.- Appendix 2 Conversion factors for some common units.- Appendix 3 Temper designations.