SELECTION OF MATERIAL i.

e AL 6061t6 (OR) AIMg1SiCu Alloy

Chemical analysis to check comostion

Solution heat treatment for about 08 hours at a temp of 525 C

Quenching in water at room temp

Aging for about 3,5,7 hrs at a temp of 165 C

Deep Cryogenic treatment about

36hrs at 196 C(Cooling at 196 C
3hr,Soaking-24hr, Warm up 9 Hr)

Metallographic Studies -
Micro structures at different Metallographic studies-Micro
magnifictions structures at different
magnifications

Mechanical Test Evaluation-

Tensile,Wear,Fatigue,Impact, Mechanical Test Evaluation- Tensile,
Bending,Hardness wear,Fatigue,Impact,Bending,Hardn
ess

Characterization of Fractured
surfaces SEM,SEM-EDAX & Charcterization of Fractured
XRD surfaces SEM,SEM-EDAX and
XRD

Analyzing of Results, Comparison & Evolving Conclusion

Fig 4.1 Flow Chart Showing heat treatment and deep cryogenic treatment plan