Cai Yang, Cui Xiao-Lei, Guo Chunhuan, Jiang Fengchun, Yang Piaoping
Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials & Surface Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China.
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology, Harbin 150022, China.
Materials (Basel). 2025 Apr 29;18(9):2038. doi: 10.3390/ma18092038.
To enhance the mechanical properties of 6063-T4 aluminum alloy tubes, surface mechanical grinding treatment was conducted under graphene-assisted lubrication. The effects of rotational speed and cooling conditions on the mechanical properties of aluminum alloy tubes under biaxial stress were systematically explored. It was found that increasing the rotational speed and cooling rate facilitates the formation of finer lamellar grains, higher-density nano-precipitates, and a reduced dislocation density on the tube surface. These microstructural characteristics significantly contribute to an increased yield strength and sustained strain hardening capacity during bulging deformation. This study proposes an innovative approach for improving the strength and toughness of light alloy components during integral forming, providing meaningful insights for future engineering applications.
