Effect of Quenching Cooling Method on Microstructure and Properties of 7A52 Aluminum Alloy Square Pipe
The effects of on-line air cooling quenching,on-line water tank quenching and off-line quench-ing ways on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 7A52 aluminum alloy square pipe with a wall thickness of 5 mm were studied by metallographic observation and room temperature mechanical properties test.The results showed that with cooling method of on-line water tank quenching,the tensile strength of 7A52 aluminum alloy square pipe was 483 MPa,yield strength after fracture was 431 MPa and elongation after fracture was 13%,which could not only meet the strength requirements of products,but also reduce the production cost.