Abstract: 7075-T6 aluminum suffers from limited elongation during tensile forming; electrically assisted forming (EAF), which uses direct current to improve formability, is a viable candidate process to improve this effect. In past ...

Abstract: When postforming machining operations are required on high-strength structural components, tool life becomes a costly issue, often requiring external softening via techniques such as laser assistance for press-hardened ...

Abstract: The electroplastic effect can be predicted and modeled as a 100% bulk heating/softening phenomenon in the quasi-steady-state; however, these same models do not accurately predict flow stress in transient cases. In this ...

Abstract: Welding of dissimilar materials is critical in industries where mixed materials with high strength-to-weight ratios are urgently needed. Friction element welding (FEW) is a promising solution, with the ability to join high ...