Abstract:
A method for optimisation of product properties and production costs of industrial processes where a product is manufactured in several operations, Including the following steps: - establishing process chain models (1 - m) for each process (1-n), altogether (mxn) models for the calculation of product properties and product production costs, - defining model inputs and outputs related to each of the (mxn) models for physical, chemical or biological parameters and costs of the product, - defining limitations or minimum requirements related to each of the (mxn) models of product properties or process capacity or ability, - providing an optimizing tool linked to the input and output steps and model limitations performing iterations and flow of data between said steps to optimize the product based on customer requirements.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to mixing raw materials from two or more aluminium metal sources from a Metal Base. The Raw material is categorized ("R", i = 1-n) and stored in a database from where candidate alloys are randomly proposed by a computer and each single Candidate alloy entity is categorized ("C", j= 1-m). Candidate alloys having a CO2 index that is above a set threshold can be discarded for further evaluation. The remaining candidate alloys are further evaluated and qualified with regard to their ability to fulfil the actual functions of use, for instance as a specific product and followingly a set of Qualified Candidate alloys ("QC", k = 1-m) can be defined. The invention also relates to a product produced by the method.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) of a welded aluminium alloy component and a welded aluminium alloy component treated according to the method. The welded component has initially heat affected zones with reduced load bearing capacity. The method comprises that the said heat affected zones are located, applying a heat source at least at one first location of said heat affected zones, where the heat source generates a temperature above T min , and where the heat source can be kept at said location for at least a period t min . The apparatus comprises a heat source relatively movable with regard to the component, and further being able to be positioned on defined positions thereof, the heat source further being controllable with regard to temperature and resting time that influence the heat transferred to the component at said local position. According to the invention, the areas of heat affected zones along the weld are enlarged by PWHT for enhanced force distribution across the weld, thereby providing an improvement of the load bearing properties of the component.
Abstract:
An Al-Mg-Si alloy with improved ductility and crush properties, in particular useful for structural components in crash exposed areas in vehicles. The alloy contains in wt %: Mg 0,25 - 1,2; Si 0,3 - 1,4; Ti 0,03 - 0,4, where Ti is present in solid solution and where the alloy contains in addition one or more of the following alloy components: Mn max 0.6; Cr max 0.3; Zr max 0,25, and incidental impurities, including Fe and Zn up to 0,5 with balance Al.
Abstract translation:具有改善延展性和压碎性能的Al-Mg-Si合金,特别适用于车辆碰撞暴露区域中的结构部件。 该合金含有重量%:Mg0.25-1.2; Si 0,3-1,4; Ti 0,03-0.4,其中Ti存在于固溶体中,并且合金中还含有一种或多种以下合金组分:Mn max 0.6; Cr最大0.3; Zr最大值为0.25,附带的杂质包括Fe和Zn,最多为0.5,余量为Al。