Generating micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surface using ultraprecision diamond surface texturing process
The lightness and high strength-to-weight ratio of the magnesium alloy have attracted more interest in various applications. However, micro/nanostructure generation on their surfaces remains a challenge due to the flammability and ignition. Motivated by this, this study proposed a machining process,...
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| author | Hanheng Du Mengnan Jiang Zuankai Wang Zhiwei Zhu Suet To |
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| description | The lightness and high strength-to-weight ratio of the magnesium alloy have attracted more interest in various applications. However, micro/nanostructure generation on their surfaces remains a challenge due to the flammability and ignition. Motivated by this, this study proposed a machining process, named the ultraprecision diamond surface texturing process, to machine the micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surfaces. Experimental results showed the various microstructures and sawtooth-shaped nanostructures were successfully generated on the AZ31B magnesium alloy surfaces, demonstrating the effectiveness of this proposed machining process. Furthermore, sawtooth-shaped nanostructures had the function of inducing the optical effect and generating different colors on workpiece surfaces. The colorful letter and colorful flower image were clearly viewed on magnesium alloy surfaces. The corresponding cutting force, chip morphology, and tool wear were systematically investigated to understand the machining mechanism of micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surfaces. The proposed machining process can further improve the performances of the magnesium alloy and extend its functions to other fields, such as optics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c5be7d9584f84523a1ed8d4ed461433a2023-06-03T04:22:05ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Journal of Magnesium and Alloys2213-95672023-04-0111414721483Generating micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surface using ultraprecision diamond surface texturing processHanheng Du0Mengnan Jiang1Zuankai Wang2Zhiwei Zhu3Suet To4State Key Laboratory of Ultra-Precision Machining Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, ChinaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China; Corresponding authors.State Key Laboratory of Ultra-Precision Machining Technology, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China; Corresponding authors.The lightness and high strength-to-weight ratio of the magnesium alloy have attracted more interest in various applications. However, micro/nanostructure generation on their surfaces remains a challenge due to the flammability and ignition. Motivated by this, this study proposed a machining process, named the ultraprecision diamond surface texturing process, to machine the micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surfaces. Experimental results showed the various microstructures and sawtooth-shaped nanostructures were successfully generated on the AZ31B magnesium alloy surfaces, demonstrating the effectiveness of this proposed machining process. Furthermore, sawtooth-shaped nanostructures had the function of inducing the optical effect and generating different colors on workpiece surfaces. The colorful letter and colorful flower image were clearly viewed on magnesium alloy surfaces. The corresponding cutting force, chip morphology, and tool wear were systematically investigated to understand the machining mechanism of micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surfaces. The proposed machining process can further improve the performances of the magnesium alloy and extend its functions to other fields, such as optics.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213956722001888Magnesium alloyMicro/nanostructureUltraprecision diamond surface texturingCutting forceChip morphologyStructural color |
| spellingShingle | Hanheng Du Mengnan Jiang Zuankai Wang Zhiwei Zhu Suet To Generating micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surface using ultraprecision diamond surface texturing process Journal of Magnesium and Alloys Magnesium alloy Micro/nanostructure Ultraprecision diamond surface texturing Cutting force Chip morphology Structural color |
| title | Generating micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surface using ultraprecision diamond surface texturing process |
| title_full | Generating micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surface using ultraprecision diamond surface texturing process |
| title_fullStr | Generating micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surface using ultraprecision diamond surface texturing process |
| title_full_unstemmed | Generating micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surface using ultraprecision diamond surface texturing process |
| title_short | Generating micro/nanostructures on magnesium alloy surface using ultraprecision diamond surface texturing process |
| title_sort | generating micro nanostructures on magnesium alloy surface using ultraprecision diamond surface texturing process |
| topic | Magnesium alloy Micro/nanostructure Ultraprecision diamond surface texturing Cutting force Chip morphology Structural color |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213956722001888 |
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