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Overcoming residual stresses and machining distortion in the production of aluminum alloy satellite boxes.

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/922073· OSTI ID:922073

Distortion frequently occurs during machining of age hardening aluminum alloys due to residual stresses introduced during the quenching step in the heat treatment process. This report quantifies, compares, and discusses the effectiveness of several methods for minimizing residual stresses and machining distortion in aluminum alloys 7075 and 6061.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
922073
Report Number(s):
SAND2007-6811
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English