The mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V alloys were investigated in the superplastic forming process(SPF) according to cooling rate and strain. In order to simulate the SPF, the mill-annealed Ti-6Al-4V alloy was heated at different cooling rate. The α...
The mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V alloys were investigated in the superplastic forming process(SPF) according to cooling rate and strain. In order to simulate the SPF, the mill-annealed Ti-6Al-4V alloy was heated at different cooling rate. The α-case thickness varied depending on the cooling rate, and α-case generated by the high temperature exposure was removed to understand the effect on the mechanical properties. Also, considering the high temperature forming conditions of Ti-6Al-4V alloy, preliminary specimens were prepared and hot deformed.
High temperature exposure time was 60 min, temperature was 875~925 oC, strain was 0~50 %. The effects of temperature and strain on mechanical properties were investigated by microstructure observation, tensile test and fatigue test. As the temperature and strain increased, the thickness of the α-case tended to increase. The presence of α-case has a negative effect on tensile strength, elongation and fatigue strength. The tensile strength, elongation and fatigue strength of the specimens with α-case removed were recovered.