Effect of wire mesh interlayer in explosive cladding of dissimilar grade aluminum plates
- Authors
- Type
- Published Article
- Journal
- Journal of Central South University
- Publisher
- Central South University
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2019
- Volume
- 26
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 604–611
- Identifiers
- DOI: 10.1007/s11771-019-4031-9
- Source
- Springer Nature
- Keywords
- License
- Yellow
Abstract
Explosive cladding of Al 5052-Al 1100 plate, interfaced with a stainless steel wire mesh interlayer, is attempted. Loading ratio and standoff distance were varied. An increase in loading ratio (R) and standoff distance (S) enhances the plate velocity (Vp), dynamic bend angle (β) and pressure developed (P). The interface morphology of the explosive clads confirms strong metallurgical bond between the wire mesh and aluminum plates. Further, a smooth transition from straight to undulating interlayered topography is witnessed. The introduction of a wire mesh, as interlayer, leads to an improvement in mechanical strength with a slender reduction in overall corrosion resistance of the “explosive clads”.