Effect of Forging Process on Properties of Magnesium Alloy for Automobile Reducer Shell
Taking pure magnesium as matrix, Sn and Pb as modified element, the samples of magnesium alloy for automobile reducer shell were prepared. The influences of forging process on microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium alloy were studied. The results show that when deformation is 35% and forging temperature is 300 ℃, the magnesium alloy can achieve the best performance: the tensile strength is 146.2 MPa, yield strength is 122.5 MPa, and elongation is 6.12%. The mechanical properties of magnesium alloy samples after forging through welding porosity, fine grain strengthening and the dispersion strengthening effect by adding Sn and Pb elementare greatly improved compared with as cast magnesium alloy samples.