Extrusion of Aluminium Alloys [Hardcover]

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.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.Introduction. Continuum principles. Metallurgical features affecting the extrusion of Al-Alloys. Extrusion processing. Homogenisation and extrusion conditions for specific alloys. Processing of 6XXX alloys. Plant utilisation. Appendix A: specification of AA alloys and DIN equivalents. Appendix B: chemical compositions. Appendix C: typical properties. References. Author index. Subject index.