The Effect of AZ31 Alloy Flow Stress Description on the Accuracy of Forward Extrusion FE Simulation Results

Abstract

Hot compression tests of the AZ31 magnesium alloy, performed for wide ranges of temperature and strain rate, revealed two different flow curve types for the material investigated. At higher strain rates and lower temperatures, flow curves exhibit a distinct peak. At lower strain rates and higher temperatures, flow stress values change less rapidly. This makes it difficult to find a single function able to accurately describe the deformation behaviour of AZ31 alloy in the entire forming range.