Comparison of surface strain for stamp formed aluminum and an aluminum-polypropylene laminate

P. Compston*, W. J. Cantwell, M. J. Cardew-Hall, S. Kalyanasundaram, L. Mosse

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    Abstract

    The permanent strain on the surface of a channel-formed aluminum-polypropylene laminate was compared to monolithic aluminum. The materials used in this study were 5005-H34 aluminum and a self-reinforced polypropylene (Curv, BP). Microscopic examination of the sidewall edge, prior to taking the strain measurements, confirmed the absence of delamination. The results show that the aluminum-Curv laminate exhibits low strain and is not influenced by a change in tool radii, which makes it efficient to solve the problems associated with stamping of traditional monolithic metals.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)6087-6088
    Number of pages2
    JournalJournal of Materials Science
    Volume39
    Issue number19
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 2004

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