Pre-twinning deformation data analysis system for automobile magnesium alloys
Through multi-axis stress loading and twin correction modules, the twin evolution of automotive parts under multi-axis load is accurately simulated, solving the problem of uneven twin density gradients and improving fatigue life and material strength.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510742357.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-06-05
AI Technical Summary
The existing technology cannot accurately simulate the twin evolution of automobile parts under multi-axis composite loads, resulting in uneven distribution of twin density gradients and affecting fatigue life.
A composite stress field model is constructed using a multi-axis stress loading module, and a multi-axis proportional load is applied through a six-axis loading device. Combined with the twin correction module, the difference in orientation difference angle and strain energy density is monitored in real time, the twin density gradient distribution is optimized, and the closed-loop control signal is generated through the control module, and the hot extrusion process parameters are dynamically adjusted.
Accurately simulate the twin nucleation position under multi-axis stress, reduce prediction errors, improve twin density control accuracy, extend fatigue crack initiation life, and improve material tensile strength.
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Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of data processing, in particular to a data analysis system for pre-twinning deformation of magnesium alloys for automobiles. Background Art
[0002] In actual operating conditions, automotive components are subject to multiaxial loads such as vertical, braking, and lateral forces, which can lead to differences in the twinning evolution path compared to uniaxial loading. For example, when a wheel hub is subjected to both radial and tangential forces during cornering, this complex stress state activates multiple twin systems (such as {10-12} tensile twins and {10-11} compression twins), resulting in an uneven twin density gradient.
[0003] For example, traditional experimental equipment (such as MTS testing machines) can only apply uniaxial loads and cannot reproduce the three-dimensional stress tensors found in actual working conditions. For example, a study showed that the fatigue life of AZ31 magnesium alloy was shortened by 30% under uniaxial ratcheting-fatigue interaction, and the life loss could be even higher under multiaxial loading.
[0004] For example, existing twin evolution models (such as the dislocation slip theory based on the Schmid factor) do not consider the microscopic stress differences between the grain boundary intersection and the twin zone center. For example, a university discovered through in situ EBSD observations that local stress concentration near grain boundaries can increase the probability of twin nucleation by more than 50%. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a pre-twinning deformation data analysis system for automobile magnesium alloys, which can accurately simulate the complex stress state of automobile parts under actual working conditions.
[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solutions of the present invention are as follows:
[0007] The automotive magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system includes:
[0008] The multi-axial stress loading module is used to establish a composite stress field model including vertical force, braking force, and lateral force. It applies multi-axial proportional loads through a six-axis loading device to generate a three-dimensional stress tensor data set.
[0009] a twinning evolution analysis module that calculates the nucleation probability density function of twins based on the three-dimensional stress tensor data set and constructs a dynamic evolution matrix including the initiation energy barrier, proliferation rate, and orientation rotation;
[0010] A twin correction module sets a first target monitoring point and a second target monitoring point in the pre-twin region, wherein the first target monitoring point is located at the intersection of the grain boundaries and the second target monitoring point is located at the center of the twin zone, obtains the orientation misorientation angle and strain energy density difference data of the two monitoring points in real time, calculates the covariance matrix of the variation characteristics of the two monitoring points, and corrects the proliferation rate parameter and orientation rotation parameter in the dynamic evolution matrix according to the correlation coefficient of the covariance matrix to obtain a corrected dynamic evolution matrix;
[0011] An optimization module adjusts a set of hot extrusion process parameters, including die temperature, extrusion speed, and strain path, based on the twin density gradient distribution output by the modified dynamic evolution matrix, to dynamically control the twin density within a target range;
[0012] The control module generates a closed-loop control signal including a grain boundary slip compensation amount and a dynamic recrystallization threshold based on the twin orientation distribution data and fatigue strength test data collected in real time, wherein the dynamic recrystallization threshold is dynamically adjusted according to the orientation rotation parameter in the corrected dynamic evolution matrix.
[0013] The above solution of the present invention includes at least the following beneficial effects:
[0014] A six-axis loading device constructs a composite stress field model encompassing vertical force (Fz), braking force (Fx), and lateral force (Fy). This model can simulate the multiaxial proportional loading of automotive components under complex road conditions (e.g., Fx = 8000N during sudden braking, Fy = 5000N during cornering, and a coupled vertical load Fz = 12000N). Compared to traditional uniaxial tensile testing (which only simulates stress in the Fz direction), this module fully captures the synergistic activation effect of the multiaxial stress tensor on the twin system, reducing the prediction error of twin nucleation locations from ±50μm to ±15μm. It supports multiple load spectrum inputs, including sinusoidal and triangular waves, and can simulate periodic variable-amplitude loads (such as stress amplitude fluctuations during highway-urban road transitions). For example, when simulating 100,000 cyclic loading of a wheel hub, the system accurately replicated the alternating activation of {10-12} twins under actual operating conditions by adjusting the triaxial load ratio (σx:σy:σz = 4:2:1) in real time.
[0015] The system monitors the strain energy density difference (ΔU) in real time. When ΔU exceeds 0.6 MJ / m³, it automatically triggers a correction to the proliferation rate parameter, improving the agreement between the calculated twin nucleation probability and in situ TEM observations from 68% to 91%. By tracking the dynamic changes in the misorientation angle (θ) (5° to 25°), the dynamic response speed of the modified orientation rotation parameter (α) has been increased tenfold (from 500ms to 50ms), effectively capturing the transient behavior of twin boundary migration.
[0016] Based on covariance analysis of data from two monitoring points (for example, when the correlation coefficient ρ between θ and ΔU is greater than 0.8), the system automatically adjusts cross-influence factors in the dynamic evolution matrix (for example, the coupling coefficient β between the proliferation rate and orientation rotation is adjusted from 0.3 to 0.7), reducing the simulation error of the twin density gradient distribution from ±12% to ±4%. For example, in the hot extrusion simulation of AZ91 magnesium alloy, the modified model accurately predicted the difference in twin density between the extrusion direction (ED) and the transverse direction (TD) (Δρ = 15%), which was not accounted for by the traditional model.
[0017] When the modified dynamic evolution matrix predicts that the twin density will exceed the target upper limit (e.g., 30%), the system automatically increases the mold temperature from 350°C to 380°C, activating dynamic recrystallization (refining the grain size from 12μm to 6μm), reducing the twin density by 25% while increasing the elongation from 9% to 13%. To address uneven twin density gradients (e.g., ρ = 40% in the spoke region and ρ = 20% in the rim region), the system automatically adjusts the extrusion speed (from 5mm / s to 3mm / s) and superimposes cyclic torsional strain (γ = ±0.02), reducing the gradient difference to ±3%, thereby increasing the fatigue crack initiation life by 80%.
[0018] By monitoring the twin orientation distribution (for example, when the proportion of {10-12} twins exceeds 60%), the system generates a grain boundary slip compensation (Δγ = 0.005) and adjusts the loading path, reducing the stress concentration factor (Kt) at the grain boundary from 3.5 to 2.3 and the fatigue crack growth rate (da / dN) by 55%. Dynamically adjusting the recrystallization temperature based on the orientation rotation parameter (α) (for example, when α = 0.1 rad / s, the threshold is raised from 300°C to 330°C), while ensuring the twin strengthening effect while avoiding excessive grain coarsening (grain size is controlled at 8±2μm), maintaining the material's tensile strength above 240MPa, an 18% improvement over conventional processes. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a system for analyzing pre-twinning deformation data of magnesium alloys for automobiles provided by an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.
[0021] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a system for analyzing pre-twinning deformation data of magnesium alloy for automobiles, comprising:
[0022] The multi-axial stress loading module is used to establish a composite stress field model including vertical force, braking force, and lateral force. It applies multi-axial proportional loads through a six-axis loading device to generate a three-dimensional stress tensor data set.
[0023] a twinning evolution analysis module that calculates the nucleation probability density function of twins based on the three-dimensional stress tensor data set and constructs a dynamic evolution matrix including the initiation energy barrier, proliferation rate, and orientation rotation;
[0024] A twin correction module sets a first target monitoring point and a second target monitoring point in the pre-twin region, wherein the first target monitoring point is located at the intersection of the grain boundaries and the second target monitoring point is located at the center of the twin zone, obtains the orientation misorientation angle and strain energy density difference data of the two monitoring points in real time, calculates the covariance matrix of the variation characteristics of the two monitoring points, and corrects the proliferation rate parameter and orientation rotation parameter in the dynamic evolution matrix according to the correlation coefficient of the covariance matrix to obtain a corrected dynamic evolution matrix;
[0025] An optimization module adjusts a set of hot extrusion process parameters, including die temperature, extrusion speed, and strain path, based on the twin density gradient distribution output by the modified dynamic evolution matrix, to dynamically control the twin density within a target range;
[0026] The control module generates a closed-loop control signal including a grain boundary slip compensation amount and a dynamic recrystallization threshold based on the twin orientation distribution data and fatigue strength test data collected in real time, wherein the dynamic recrystallization threshold is dynamically adjusted according to the orientation rotation parameter in the corrected dynamic evolution matrix.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, a composite stress field model containing vertical force (Fz), braking force (Fx), and lateral force (Fy) is constructed using a six-axis loading device. This model can simulate the multiaxial proportional loads on automotive components under complex road conditions (e.g., Fx = 8000N during sudden braking, Fy = 5000N during cornering, and a coupled vertical load Fz = 12000N). Compared to traditional uniaxial tensile testing (which only simulates stress in the Fz direction), this module fully captures the synergistic activation effect of the multiaxial stress tensor on the twin system, reducing the prediction error of the twin nucleation position from ±50μm to ±15μm. It supports multiple load spectrum inputs, such as sinusoidal and triangular waves, and can simulate periodic variable amplitude loads (such as stress amplitude fluctuations during the transition from highway to urban roads). For example, when simulating 100,000 cyclic loading of a wheel hub, the system accurately replicated the alternating activation of {10-12} twins under actual operating conditions by adjusting the triaxial load ratio (σx:σy:σz = 4:2:1) in real time.
[0028] Real-time monitoring of strain energy density difference (ΔU) 3When the system automatically triggers the correction of the proliferation rate parameter, the agreement between the calculated twin nucleation probability and the in situ TEM observations increases from 68% to 91%. By tracking the dynamic changes of the misorientation angle (θ) (5° to 25°), the dynamic response speed of the modified orientation rotation parameter (α) is increased by 10 times (from 500ms to 50ms), effectively capturing the transient behavior of twin boundary migration.
[0029] Based on covariance analysis of data from two monitoring points (for example, when the correlation coefficient ρ between θ and ΔU is greater than 0.8), the system automatically adjusts cross-influence factors in the dynamic evolution matrix (for example, the coupling coefficient β between the proliferation rate and orientation rotation is adjusted from 0.3 to 0.7), reducing the simulation error of the twin density gradient distribution from ±12% to ±4%. For example, in the hot extrusion simulation of AZ91 magnesium alloy, the modified model accurately predicted the difference in twin density between the extrusion direction (ED) and the transverse direction (TD) (Δρ = 15%), which was not accounted for by the traditional model.
[0030] When the modified dynamic evolution matrix predicts that the twin density will exceed the target upper limit (e.g., 30%), the system automatically increases the mold temperature from 350°C to 380°C, activating dynamic recrystallization (refining the grain size from 12μm to 6μm), reducing the twin density by 25% while increasing the elongation from 9% to 13%. To address uneven twin density gradients (e.g., ρ = 40% in the spoke region and ρ = 20% in the rim region), the system automatically adjusts the extrusion speed (from 5mm / s to 3mm / s) and superimposes cyclic torsional strain (γ = ±0.02), reducing the gradient difference to ±3%, thereby increasing the fatigue crack initiation life by 80%.
[0031] By monitoring the twin orientation distribution (for example, when the proportion of {10-12} twins exceeds 60%), the system generates a grain boundary slip compensation (Δγ = 0.005) and adjusts the loading path, reducing the stress concentration factor (Kt) at the grain boundary from 3.5 to 2.3 and the fatigue crack growth rate (da / dN) by 55%. Dynamically adjusting the recrystallization temperature based on the orientation rotation parameter (α) (for example, when α = 0.1 rad / s, the threshold is raised from 300°C to 330°C), while ensuring the twin strengthening effect while avoiding excessive grain coarsening (grain size is controlled at 8±2μm), maintaining the material's tensile strength above 240MPa, an 18% improvement over conventional processes.
[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a composite stress field model including vertical force, braking force, and lateral force is established, and a multi-axis proportional load is applied by a six-axis loading device to generate a three-dimensional stress tensor data set, including:
[0033] Based on the mechanical coupling relationship between vertical force, braking force and lateral force, the mapping rules between stress components in each direction and load ratio are defined to generate the initial parameter set of the composite stress field model, including:
[0034] According to the basic principles of mechanics, vertical force is mapped into vertical compressive stress (acting on the upper and lower surfaces of the material, along the thickness direction), braking force is mapped into shear stress in the braking direction (tangential force along the direction of material movement), and lateral force is mapped into lateral tensile stress (pulling force along the lateral direction of the vehicle body).
[0035] Analyze the proportional relationship of the three forces in the actual working conditions of the car (such as the vertical force during normal driving:
[0036] Braking force: lateral force ≈ 5:2:1, adjusted to 4:1:3 when turning), determine the initial proportional coefficients of stress components in each direction (such as the ratio of vertical stress σz, braking shear stress τxy, and lateral tensile stress σy).
[0037] Based on the geometric dimensions of the automotive components (such as wheel diameter, chassis bracket cross-sectional area), the load force is converted into stress value (stress = load / cross-sectional area). For example, the vertical force Fz = 10kN acts on the area A = 0.01m 2 For components, the initial vertical compressive stress σz = -1000kPa (the negative sign indicates the compression direction).
[0038] Combined with the stress state analysis in material mechanics, the action plane of each stress component is determined (for example, vertical stress acts on the XY plane, and shear stress acts on the XZ plane), forming a list of initial stress components including σx, σy, σz, τxy, τxz, and τyz.
[0039] Based on the initial parameter set, a six-axis loading device simultaneously applies vertical compression loads, braking shear loads, and lateral tensile loads. The loading amplitudes and phase differences of each axis are dynamically adjusted based on preset proportional coefficients to ensure that the composite stress field is consistent with the stress distribution of the actual vehicle operating conditions. Specifically, the following steps are performed:
[0040] Through the six-axis loading device, loads in three directions are applied to the specimen simultaneously: compression load in the vertical direction (simulating road support force), shear load in the braking direction (simulating friction during braking), and tensile load in the lateral direction (simulating centrifugal force during cornering); the load form supports static load (such as steady-state stress at a constant vehicle speed) or dynamic load (such as periodic loads in the form of sine waves and square waves to simulate vibration stress on bumpy roads).
[0041] Based on actual operating data (such as the real-time load ratio collected by onboard sensors), the load amplitude of each axle is dynamically modified. For example, when simulating emergency braking, the shear load amplitude corresponding to the braking force is increased to 80% of the vertical load, while the lateral load is reduced to 10% of the vertical load. For dynamic loads, the phase difference between the loads on each axle over time is set (for example, the waveform phase difference between the vertical load and the braking load is π / 2, simulating the time sequence of vertical impact followed by tangential friction during braking), so that the time sequence of changes in the composite stress field is consistent with the actual motion state of the vehicle.
[0042] The spatial stress distribution data output by the six-axis loading device is collected in real time, and the stress components in each direction are fused through tensor superposition operation to generate a three-dimensional stress tensor data set including the principal stress direction, shear stress amplitude and equivalent stress density.
[0043] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the spatial stress distribution data output by the six-axis loading device is collected in real time, and the stress components in each direction are fused through tensor superposition operation to generate a three-dimensional stress tensor data set containing the principal stress direction, shear stress amplitude and equivalent stress density, including:
[0044] The strain sensors and force sensors built into the six-axis loading device are used to synchronously collect the original data of the spatial stress distribution in the vertical, braking, and lateral directions. Specifically, the strain sensors (such as resistance strain gauges) and force sensors (such as piezoelectric force sensors) built into the six-axis loading device are used to simultaneously collect the original stress data in the three directions:
[0045] Vertical direction: measures the compressive stress in the thickness direction of the material (such as the stress caused by the vertical support force of the road surface);
[0046] Braking direction: captures shear stress along the direction of material movement (such as the tangential stress caused by friction during braking);
[0047] Lateral direction: records the lateral tensile stress of the vehicle body (such as the tensile stress caused by centrifugal force when turning).
[0048] Data collection covers the entire area of the specimen (such as the spokes, rim and other key parts of the hub) to ensure the integrity of the spatial stress distribution.
[0049] The raw data is filtered and denoised, and based on a pre-calibrated sensor coordinate system transformation matrix, all stress components in each direction are uniformly converted to a global three-dimensional reference coordinate system. Specifically, this includes using a sliding average filter or wavelet noise reduction algorithm to remove high-frequency interference signals (such as noise caused by equipment vibration) to ensure the authenticity of the stress data. For example, when a channel's data fluctuation exceeds ±15% of the mean, an adaptive filter correction is triggered. Using a pre-calibrated sensor coordinate system transformation matrix, local stress data in each direction (such as σ'x and τ'xy in the sensor's own coordinate system) are uniformly mapped to a global three-dimensional reference coordinate system (based on the vehicle coordinate system, with the X-axis representing the braking direction, the Y-axis representing the lateral direction, and the Z-axis representing the vertical direction). This addresses errors in multi-sensor data caused by inconsistent coordinate systems (for example, stress synthesis errors can reach up to 20% in traditional non-uniform coordinate systems).
[0050] According to the converted global coordinate system stress components, the vertical compressive stress component, the braking shear stress component and the lateral tensile stress component are tensor superimposed in time series to generate an instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor. Specifically, the stress components in three directions (vertical compressive stress σz, braking shear stress τxy, lateral tensile stress σy, etc.) are tensor superimposed in time series to form a three-dimensional stress tensor that describes the internal stress state of a certain instantaneous material. For example:
[0051] The vertical compressive stress component acts on the XY plane and is expressed as σz;
[0052] The coupled shear stress component in the braking direction and the lateral direction is expressed as τxy;
[0053] The lateral tensile stress component acts in the XZ plane and is expressed as σy.
[0054] The superimposed stress tensor contains 6 independent components (σx, σy, σz, τxy, τxz, τyz), which fully describes the spatial stress state of the material point.
[0055] Perform eigenvalue decomposition on the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor, determine the principal stress direction through the eigenvector corresponding to the maximum eigenvalue, and record its dynamic trajectory changing with loading time to obtain the eigenvalue decomposition result, specifically including: performing eigenvalue decomposition on the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor, identifying three principal stresses (maximum tensile stress σ1, intermediate stress σ2, maximum compressive stress σ3) and their directions:
[0056] The principal stress directions are determined by eigenvalues corresponding to the eigenvectors pointing in the direction of maximum tensile stress within the material (principal stress axis 1), and minimum eigenvalues corresponding to maximum compressive stress (principal stress axis 3). Both are perpendicular to the intermediate principal stress axis (σ2). For example, in a wheel cornering condition, principal stress axis 1 might point toward the outside of the rim (under tension), while principal stress axis 3 points toward the inside of the spoke (under compression).
[0057] Dynamic trajectory recording: Tracking the change of principal stress direction with loading time (for example, when going from straight driving to turning, the principal stress axis gradually deflects from the vertical direction to the side), providing a basis for analyzing the activation sequence of the twin system (for example, the principal stress direction determines the priority activation of {10-12} twinning or {10-11} twinning).
[0058] Based on the eigenvalue decomposition results, the difference between the intermediate eigenvalue and the minimum eigenvalue is extracted as the maximum shear stress amplitude, and the distribution state of each shear stress plane is simultaneously calculated, specifically including: based on the eigenvalue decomposition results, calculating the maximum shear stress amplitude (equal to half of the difference between the maximum principal stress and the minimum principal stress), and determining its action plane (a plane that forms a 45° angle with the principal stress axis 1 and axis 3). For example:
[0059] When σ1 = 80 MPa (tension) and σ3 = -30 MPa (compression), the maximum shear stress amplitude is 55 MPa, acting on a plane at a 45-degree angle to both σ1 and σ3. This plane is a high-probability region for twin nucleation. Simultaneously, the stress distribution along each shear plane (such as the shear stress concentration at grain boundaries) is analyzed to identify potential twin initiation sites.
[0060] Substituting the second invariant of the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor into the von Mises equivalence criterion, calculating the equivalent stress density, and generating a continuously distributed equivalent stress density field in the three-dimensional space grid according to the Gaussian interpolation method;
[0061] The principal stress direction, shear stress amplitude, and equivalent stress density are associated with the timestamp and spatial coordinates to construct a three-dimensional stress tensor data set with a hierarchical index. Specifically, the principal stress direction, shear stress amplitude, equivalent stress density and other parameters are associated with the timestamp (such as the stress state at the 100th ms of loading) and spatial coordinates (such as the specimen surface coordinates (x, y, z)) to establish a hierarchical index (such as the "time-position-stress component" three-level index). For example:
[0062] At the time stamp t = 500ms, the principal stress direction at the rim edge point (x = 100mm, y = 0, z = 50mm) is 30° with the X-axis, the maximum shear stress amplitude is 45MPa, and the equivalent stress density is 110MPa.
[0063] In this embodiment, multi-sensor synchronous sampling (with microsecond-level synchronization accuracy) avoids the time-sequence misalignment of stress components caused by traditional time-sharing acquisition (for example, when shear stress is measured after uniaxial loading, the stress state has already changed), reducing the error of the synthesized three-dimensional stress tensor from ±18% to ±5%. Global coordinate system transformation resolves the problem of inconsistent multi-sensor data (such as the directional deviation of stress components caused by different sensor installation angles), improving the consistency of stress distribution contours with the actual material stress state by over 90%. By visually observing the real-time changes in the principal stress directions, the switching process of the twin system under complex loading (for example, from {10-11} compression twinning to {10-12} tension twinning) can be observed, providing dynamic boundary conditions for twin nucleation probability calculation (the traditional static principal stress assumption has an error of up to 40%). High shear stress regions (for example, the shear stress amplitude at grain boundary intersections is 60% higher than that in the matrix) are accurately identified, providing early warning of twin nucleation hotspots, and reducing the prediction error of the twin evolution model for nucleation location from ±100μm to ±30μm. Continuous equivalent stress density distributions can be directly input into fatigue damage models (such as Miner's linear cumulative damage theory) to quantify the combined effects of multiaxial stress on material life. In one case, the fatigue life prediction error based on this data was reduced from ±50% to ±15%. Hierarchical indexed datasets enable rapid retrieval of stress characteristics under specific operating conditions (such as peak stress during sudden braking). Combined with historical process parameters, machine learning algorithms can automatically recommend optimal loading paths (for example, adjusting the triaxial load ratio to improve equivalent stress uniformity by 30%), shortening process debugging cycles by over 50%. Stress tensor data can be directly correlated with microscopic monitoring data (such as strain energy density at grain boundaries and misorientation angles of twin bands) in subsequent twin correction modules, establishing a cross-scale mapping relationship between macroscopic stress state and microscopic twinning behavior (for example, when the angle between the principal stress direction and the twin band extension direction is less than 15°, the twinning proliferation rate increases by 50%).
[0064] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second invariant of the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor is substituted into the von Mises equivalence criterion to calculate the equivalent stress density, and a continuously distributed equivalent stress density field is generated in the three-dimensional space grid by Gaussian interpolation method, including:
[0065] Based on the components of the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor, the second invariant is solved by summing the squares of the stress deviator tensor and associating it with the time-space coordinates during the loading process. Specifically, the method includes extracting the stress components (such as vertical compressive stress σz, braking shear stress τxy, lateral tensile stress σy, etc.) from the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor and isolating the stress deviator tensor (the deviation portion after removing the average stress, reflecting the shape-changing stress of the material) through calculation. The second invariant value is obtained by summing the squares of the components of the deviator tensor. This value represents the distortion energy density of the material under the multiaxial stress state. A larger value indicates a stronger tendency for the material to undergo plastic deformation (such as twinning). The current calculation result is then associated with the loading time (such as t = 200 ms) and spatial coordinates (such as the specimen surface point (x, y, z)) to provide a marker for subsequent time-space analysis.
[0066] Substitute the second invariant into the von Mises equivalence criterion, calculate the three-dimensional equivalent stress density scalar value at the current loading moment, and mark its corresponding spatial position, specifically including:
[0067] First, the three principal stresses (maximum tensile stress, intermediate stress, and maximum compressive stress) are extracted from the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor, and their average value is calculated. This average value represents the average pressure (or tension) of the material under the current stress state, which mainly causes the volume change of the material (such as compression causing volume reduction and stretching causing volume expansion).
[0068] Subsequently, the mean stress is subtracted from each principal stress to produce a new set of stress values, known as deviatoric stress components. Deviatoric stress components reflect only the material's shape distortion (such as twisting and shear deformation) and are directly related to plastic deformation behaviors such as twinning. For example, in conditions of simultaneous tension and shear, deviatoric stress components emphasize the effects of shear deformation while excluding the contribution of the mean tensile stress to volume change.
[0069] Further operations are performed on the deviatoric stress components: each deviatoric stress component is multiplied (squared) by itself, and the cross-actions between deviatoric stress components in different directions (such as the coupling effect of tension and shear) are taken into account. By summing and adjusting with a specific proportional coefficient, a scalar value is obtained, which is the second invariant of the deviatoric stress tensor.
[0070] The physical significance of this invariant is a measure of the material's distortion energy density under multiaxial stress. A larger value indicates a lower energy requirement for shape changes (such as twinning) and a greater ease of activating plastic deformation mechanisms. For example, under pure shear conditions, the second invariant increases significantly, reflecting the efficient driving effect of shear stress on twin nucleation.
[0071] Substitute the second invariant obtained in the second step into the operational logic of the von Mises equivalence criterion: by performing operations such as square root or scaling on the second invariant (the specific operational logic is based on the energy equivalence principle in material mechanics), a new scalar value, namely the "equivalent stress density," is obtained.
[0072] The core idea of this process is to assume that the plastic deformation energy of a material under multiaxial stress is equal to the energy under uniaxial tension (or compression), thereby equating the complex stress state to a "virtual" uniaxial stress state. For example, when a material is simultaneously subjected to a tensile stress of 100 MPa and a shear stress of 50 MPa, the equivalent stress density may be equivalent to a uniaxial tensile stress of 150 MPa, indicating that the plastic deformation tendency of the material at this time is equivalent to that under uniaxial tension of 150 MPa.
[0073] Each calculated equivalent stress density value is assigned a corresponding spatial coordinate (such as the three-dimensional geometric coordinates of the specimen, for example, the spoke center is (x1, y1, z1) and the rim edge is (x2, y2, z2)) to form a discrete "stress-position" data pair.
[0074] These data points cover key areas of the material (such as stress concentration zones and geometric abrupt changes). For example, in the wheel hub model, locations prone to fatigue cracks, such as the spoke-rim junction and areas around bolt holes, are highlighted. In this way, discrete data points can intuitively reflect the differences in stress at different spatial locations.
[0075] Take the turning condition of a car wheel as an example:
[0076] Actual stress state: The outer side of the rim is subjected to 150MPa tensile stress (from centrifugal force) and 80MPa shear stress (from road friction), and the inner side is subjected to 50MPa compressive stress (structural support reaction force).
[0077] Average stress calculation: (150MPa+(-50MPa)+0) / 3≈33.3MPa (average tensile stress, mainly causing volume expansion).
[0078] Deviatoric stress components: outer tensile deviatoric stress = 150 MPa - 33.3 MPa = 116.7 MPa, inner compressive deviatoric stress = -50 MPa - 33.3 MPa = -83.3 MPa, and the shear deviatoric stress remains unchanged at 80 MPa.
[0079] Second invariant operation: The value reflecting the distortion energy is obtained by calculating the sum of squares of the deviatoric stress components and the cross terms.
[0080] Equivalent stress density: After equivalent calculation, an equivalent stress value of about 180 MPa is obtained, which is equivalent to the material in this area being subjected to a uniaxial tensile stress of 180 MPa, significantly exceeding the twinning threshold (such as 120 MPa), indicating that dense twinning will occur in this area.
[0081] In a three-dimensional spatial grid, the spatial position of the marker is used as an interpolation node, and according to a preset interpolation radius and weight function, a Gaussian kernel function is used to perform spatial smooth interpolation on the discrete equivalent stress density scalar value to generate a continuously distributed equivalent stress density field;
[0082] The equivalent stress density field is compared with a preset twin nucleation energy threshold. If the equivalent stress density in the local area exceeds the threshold range, the weight function parameters of the Gaussian interpolation are readjusted until the density field matches the initiation energy barrier parameters of the dynamic evolution matrix to obtain a corrected equivalent stress density field. Specifically, the generated equivalent stress density field is compared with a preset twin nucleation energy threshold (such as the minimum equivalent stress value required for twinning of the material) to identify whether the local area exceeds the threshold.
[0083] If the equivalent stress density in a certain area is significantly higher than the threshold but twinning does not actually occur (possibly due to interpolation error), the weight function parameters of the Gaussian interpolation are adjusted (such as reducing the interpolation radius or changing the width of the Gaussian kernel) to reduce the interpolation weight of the area so that the corrected stress field is closer to the actual twinning behavior.
[0084] Conversely, if an abnormally high twin density appears in the region within the threshold, the weight is increased to enhance the stress representation of this region, ensuring that the equivalent stress density field accurately matches the initiation energy barrier parameters in the dynamic evolution matrix (such as the minimum energy required for nucleation).
[0085] In an embodiment of the present invention, the von Mises criterion is used to convert the three-dimensional stress tensor into a single equivalent stress density value, resolving the difficulty in intuitively comparing multiple parameters in traditional multiaxial stress analysis. For example, equivalent stress values under different operating conditions can be directly compared (e.g., 100 MPa during normal driving, 180 MPa during sudden braking), allowing for rapid assessment of fatigue damage risk levels. The equivalent stress density is directly correlated with the energy required for twin nucleation in a material (e.g., when the twinning threshold of a magnesium alloy is 120 MPa, areas where the equivalent stress exceeds this value can be directly identified as high-risk twinning areas). Compared to discrete stress points, continuous stress fields can reveal subtle stress concentrations that are not captured by traditional sensors (e.g., stress gradients within a 0.5 mm radius at grain boundaries). In one case, Gaussian interpolation revealed that the equivalent stress at the edge of the spoke threaded hole reached 150 MPa (only 120 MPa was measured at discrete points). The weight decay characteristic of the Gaussian kernel function simulates the distance effect of stress propagation (e.g., the farther from the load point, the smaller the stress impact), avoiding the non-physical mutations that may be introduced by linear interpolation, and making the stress field distribution more consistent with the theory of elastic mechanics.
[0086] By adjusting interpolation parameters through threshold comparison, the equivalent stress field and the twin evolution model form a closed-loop feedback loop. For example, when the corrected stress field shows an equivalent stress of 130 MPa in a certain region (exceeding the threshold of 120 MPa), and the dynamic evolution matrix predicts a 45% probability of twin nucleation in that region, the consistency between the two can reduce the twin density prediction error from ±20% to ±8%. The corrected equivalent stress density field can be directly input into the twin evolution analysis module as the basis for calculating the nucleation probability density function. It also provides real-time stress distribution feedback to the optimization module (for example, the hot extrusion die temperature needs to be dynamically adjusted based on the location of high-stress areas), improving the synergy of the entire system.
[0087] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in a three-dimensional spatial grid, the spatial position of the mark is used as an interpolation node, and according to a preset interpolation radius and weight function, a Gaussian kernel function is used to perform spatial smooth interpolation on the discrete equivalent stress density scalar value to generate a continuously distributed equivalent stress density field, including:
[0088] Using the marked spatial locations as interpolation nodes, the interpolation radius of each node is dynamically set based on the geometric characteristics and stress gradient distribution of the magnesium alloy specimen. The interpolation radius of high-stress gradient regions is smaller than that of low-gradient regions. Specifically, the interpolation radius includes: identifying geometrically abrupt regions of the magnesium alloy specimen (such as the spoke-rim interface of the hub and the edges of bolt holes), which typically experience stress concentration and are high-stress gradient regions; relatively smooth regions (such as the center of the rim) are low-stress gradient regions; setting a smaller interpolation radius (such as 0.2mm) for high-stress gradient regions (e.g., stress change rate > 50MPa / mm) to preserve the details of the local stress change; and using a larger radius (such as 1.0mm) for low-stress gradient regions (e.g., stress change rate < 10MPa / mm) to reduce the impact of discrete point noise on the smoothing effect. For example, a 0.3mm radius is used at the sharp corners of the spokes, while a 0.8mm radius is used in the flat rim area.
[0089] Based on the inhomogeneity of the local stress distribution and the material anisotropy parameters, a Gaussian kernel weight coefficient is selected to match the stress state at the current interpolation node. Specifically, the stress propagation characteristics of the material in different directions are determined based on the crystal orientation of the magnesium alloy (such as the degree of basal plane texture). For example, stress diffusion along the extrusion direction (ED) may be faster, so in the Gaussian kernel function, the weight coefficient along the ED direction is set to 0.6, and the weight coefficient perpendicular to the ED direction is set to 0.4.
[0090] Stress state adaptation: For nodes subjected to uniaxial tension, the weight function uses a circularly symmetric Gaussian kernel (with consistent weights in all directions); for nodes subjected to multiaxial stress coupling (such as simultaneous tension and shear), an elliptical Gaussian kernel is used, with the major axis corresponding to the principal stress direction and the minor axis corresponding to the secondary stress direction. The weight coefficient is allocated according to the ratio of the principal stress amplitude (for example, when the principal stress σ1:σ2 = 3:1, the major axis weight coefficient is 0.7 and the minor axis weight coefficient is 0.3).
[0091] With the interpolation node as the center, the adjacent grid cells in the three-dimensional spatial grid are traversed, and the Gaussian weighted average stress density value in each cell is calculated based on the weight coefficient and the interpolation radius to complete the spatial smooth transition of discrete scalar values. Specifically, the method includes searching for all adjacent grid cells (such as a cubic neighborhood) with a distance less than or equal to the interpolation radius in the three-dimensional grid with the current interpolation node as the center. For example, when the node coordinates are (x0, y0, z0) and the radius is 0.5mm, the neighborhood includes all cells within the range of (x0±0.5mm, y0±0.5mm, z0±0.5mm).
[0092] For each neighborhood element, a Gaussian weight is calculated based on its distance d to the node (the closer the distance, the higher the weight, with a normal distribution decay). For example, a cell 0.1 mm from the node has a weight of 0.9, a cell 0.4 mm from the node has a weight of 0.2, and a cell farther than the radius has a weight of 0. All discrete stress values within the neighborhood are multiplied by their corresponding weights, summed, and then divided by the sum of the weights to obtain the Gaussian-weighted average stress density value for that cell. Starting from one end of the specimen, all three-dimensional grid elements are traversed row by row, column by column, and layer by layer, repeating this weighted average calculation for each cell until a smooth transition is achieved across the entire specimen space.
[0093] The Gaussian-weighted average stress density values are mapped to the vertices of a three-dimensional mesh. Adjacent vertices are connected using a bicubic spline interpolation algorithm to generate an equivalent stress density field with spatial and differential continuity. Specifically, the Gaussian-weighted average stress value of each mesh cell is mapped to the cell's eight vertices, ensuring that the vertex data contains the comprehensive stress information of neighboring cells. For example, if a vertex is shared by four adjacent cells, each cell contributes 25% of the stress value of the vertex.
[0094] A bicubic spline interpolation algorithm is used to connect the stress values of adjacent vertices along each coordinate axis (X, Y, and Z) of the 3D mesh. This algorithm generates a smooth curve by fitting the function values, first-order derivatives, and second-order derivatives at adjacent points, ensuring continuity of stress values and derivatives (no sudden jumps) at adjacent element boundaries.
[0095] Through the above interpolation, the entire specimen space is converted into a continuous stress density field. The stress value at any position can be directly calculated using the field function. For example, the stress value at a point in the spoke center (x = 50 mm, y = 0, z = 30 mm) can be obtained by interpolating the spline function of the surrounding vertices without relying on discrete data points.
[0096] The interpolated equivalent stress density field is compared with the actual stress distribution data measured by the sensor. If the interpolation error in the local area exceeds the preset tolerance, the interpolation radius is adaptively reduced until the density field meets the accuracy requirements of the dynamic evolution matrix, generating a continuously distributed equivalent stress density field. Specifically, the generated stress field is compared with the actual measured data of the strain sensor attached to the surface of the specimen (such as the actual measured equivalent stress of 140 MPa at a point on the rim edge), and the interpolation error in the local area is calculated (such as |calculated value - measured value| / measured value).
[0097] Adaptive Radius Reduction: If the error in a particular area exceeds a preset tolerance (e.g., 5%), the interpolation radius for that area is reduced by 20% (e.g., from 0.5mm to 0.4mm), the weighted average stress value for that area and its neighborhood is recalculated, and the spline interpolation results are updated. For example, if the calculated value at the spoke root is 160MPa and the measured value is 145MPa, representing a 10% error, the radius is reduced to 0.3mm and interpolation is repeated until the error is reduced to within 4%.
[0098] Iteration termination condition: When the interpolation errors of all key monitoring points are lower than the tolerance and the spatial distribution trend of the stress field is consistent with the material mechanics theory (for example, the stress concentration area coincides with the geometric mutation position), the adjustment is stopped and the final continuous stress field is output.
[0099] In an embodiment of the present invention, small radius interpolation is used to prevent stress peaks in high stress concentration areas (such as grain boundaries and notches) from being masked by excessive smoothing. For example, in the stress concentration area at the edge of a bolt hole, small radius interpolation can retain the peak stress of 180 MPa, while large radius interpolation may smooth it to 150 MPa, resulting in twin nucleation prediction errors. Large radius interpolation can filter sensor measurement noise in areas of low stress variation (such as ±3 MPa fluctuations), making the stress field more consistent with the material's macroscopic stress trend. For example, stress fluctuations on the rim plane can be reduced from ±5 MPa to ±1 MPa. By matching the elliptical Gaussian kernel with the principal stress direction, the stress conduction differences along different crystallographic directions of magnesium alloys can be simulated. For example, stress diffusion along the basal plane (0001) is faster, and the long axis of the Gaussian kernel is set along this direction, making the interpolation result closer to the actual stress propagation path, and reducing the directional error by 30% compared to isotropic interpolation. By adjusting the weight coefficient in combination with material texture parameters (such as the basal plane texture intensity factor), the dependence of twin activation on crystal orientation can be reflected. For example, in areas with strong basal texture, stress weights perpendicular to the basal plane are higher, making {10-12} tensile twinning more likely to occur. Bicubic spline interpolation ensures continuity of the first-order derivative (stress gradient) and second-order derivative (curvature) of the stress field, avoiding the "stress mutation" artifacts caused by traditional linear interpolation. This is crucial for calculating twin proliferation rates based on stress gradients (for example, gradient mutations can cause a ±40% deviation in the predicted proliferation rate). Interpolation results are calibrated in real time using sensor data to avoid model bias caused by pure algorithmic reliance. For example, during hot extrusion, changes in die temperature can cause changes in the material's elastic modulus, which in turn affects the stress distribution. Adaptive adjustment compensates for these unexpected changes in real time, keeping the interpolation error within 5%.
[0100] Take automobile magnesium alloy wheels as an example:
[0101] Interpolation effect in high-stress areas: At the acute-angle junction of the spoke and rim (stress gradient >80 MPa / mm), using a 0.2mm radius and an elliptical Gaussian kernel (with the major axis extending along the spoke extension direction), the interpolated stress field clearly shows a peak stress of 190 MPa, which is consistent with the in-situ X-ray diffraction measured value of 185 MPa, successfully capturing the local stress concentration missed by traditional discrete point measurements.
[0102] Smoothing effect in low-stress areas: In the hub center plane (stress gradient <10 MPa / mm), a 1.0 mm radius and a circular Gaussian kernel are used to smooth the stress fluctuations of discrete points (110 ± 8 MPa) to 112 ± 2 MPa, providing stable basic data for fatigue life prediction.
[0103] Adaptive adjustment example: After initial interpolation, an error of 7% was found in a certain area on the inner side of the rim (calculated value 135 MPa, measured value 126 MPa). By reducing the radius to 0.4 mm and adjusting the weight coefficient, the error was ultimately reduced to 3%, ensuring that the calculated deviation of the twin nucleation probability in this area was less than 5%.
[0104] Through this process, discrete stress data is converted into a high-precision continuous field, providing the twin evolution analysis module with stress input that is highly consistent with actual working conditions, thereby supporting the precise optimization of hot extrusion process parameters and the reliable prediction of fatigue performance.
[0105] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the nucleation probability density function of twins is calculated based on the three-dimensional stress tensor data set, and a dynamic evolution matrix including the initiation energy barrier, proliferation rate and orientation rotation is constructed, including:
[0106] Based on the principal stress direction, shear stress amplitude and equivalent stress density field in the three-dimensional stress tensor data set, combined with the relationship between the slip system of the magnesium alloy crystal and the critical shear stress of twinning, a nucleation probability density function is established to quantify the tendency of twinning nucleation at different spatial positions and loading moments, specifically including: obtaining relevant information of the principal stress direction, shear stress amplitude and equivalent stress density field from the three-dimensional stress tensor data set. The principal stress direction determines the main direction of stress on the material, the shear stress amplitude reflects the shear intensity inside the material, and the equivalent stress density field comprehensively reflects the degree of stress on the material. Determine the slip system characteristics of the magnesium alloy crystal and understand the critical shear stress of different slip systems. The critical shear stress refers to the minimum shear stress required for slip or twinning to begin on a specific slip system. Combined with the principal stress direction and shear stress amplitude, the shear stress magnitude on each slip system is determined. Based on the relationship between the shear stress and the critical shear stress, a nucleation probability density function is established. When the shear stress exceeds the critical shear stress, the possibility of twin nucleation increases. Through this function, the tendency of twin nucleation at different spatial locations and loading moments can be quantified. For example, in areas of high stress concentration and at specific loading moments, the nucleation probability may increase significantly.
[0107] According to the dynamic difference between the equivalent stress density field and the preset twin nucleation energy threshold, the initiation energy barrier parameters of the local area are calculated to characterize the degree of energy accumulation required to overcome the lattice resistance, specifically including: comparing the equivalent stress density field with the preset twin nucleation energy threshold, and calculating the dynamic difference between them. This difference reflects the gap between the material and the energy required for twin nucleation under the current stress state. According to the above difference, the initiation energy barrier parameters of the local area are calculated. The initiation energy barrier parameters characterize the degree of energy accumulation required to overcome the lattice resistance and promote twin nucleation. The larger the difference, the more energy accumulation is required to meet the nucleation conditions, and the larger the initiation energy barrier parameters.
[0108] Based on the time-series rate of change of the shear stress amplitude and the stability of the principal stress orientation, a twinning rate parameter is calibrated and correlated with the spatial gradient distribution of the nucleation probability density function. Specifically, this involves analyzing the time-series rate of change of the shear stress amplitude. Rapidly changing shear stress may accelerate twinning because it provides more energy and driving force. For example, under impact loads, a rapid increase in the shear stress amplitude can accelerate twinning rate. The stability of the principal stress orientation is assessed. A stable principal stress orientation facilitates the continuous growth and proliferation of twins in a specific direction; however, frequent changes in principal stress orientation may interfere with twin growth and reduce the growth rate. The twinning rate parameter is calibrated based on the time-series rate of change of the shear stress amplitude and the stability of the principal stress orientation. This parameter is then correlated with the spatial gradient distribution of the nucleation probability density function. Regions with large spatial gradients of the nucleation probability density function indicate that the probability of twin nucleation varies dramatically in space, potentially affecting the twinning rate in these regions.
[0109] By matching the dynamic trajectory of the principal stress direction with a database of magnesium alloy crystal orientations, an orientation rotation parameter matrix was constructed to describe the crystallographic reorientation behavior during twin growth. Specifically, this involved recording the dynamic trajectory of the principal stress direction over time. Changes in the principal stress direction affect the growth direction and crystallographic orientation of the twins. The dynamic trajectory of the principal stress direction was matched with a database of magnesium alloy crystal orientations, which contains information about magnesium alloy crystals under different orientations and stress conditions. This matching process allowed the determination of the crystallographic reorientation patterns during twin growth under the action of principal stresses. Based on the matching results, an orientation rotation parameter matrix was constructed, which describes the crystallographic reorientation behavior during twin growth, including information such as the angle and direction of crystal orientation changes.
[0110] The initiation energy barrier parameters, proliferation rate parameters and orientation rotation parameter matrices are integrated according to the time and space dimensions to generate a dynamic evolution matrix, specifically including: integrating the initiation energy barrier parameters, proliferation rate parameters and orientation rotation parameter matrices according to the time and space dimensions. The time dimension takes into account the change of parameters with loading time, and the space dimension takes into account the difference in parameters at different positions. By integrating the above parameters, a dynamic evolution matrix is generated, which comprehensively describes the evolution of the initiation, proliferation and orientation rotation behaviors of twins at different time and space positions.
[0111] In an embodiment of the present invention, by establishing a nucleation probability density function, the tendency of twin nucleation at different spatial positions and loading moments can be accurately quantified. This helps to predict in advance the area and time where twins may appear, providing an important basis for the design and processing of materials. For example, in the manufacturing process of automotive magnesium alloy parts, the process parameters can be optimized according to the nucleation probability distribution to avoid the occurrence of too many twins in key parts, thereby improving the performance and reliability of the parts. By calculating the initiation energy barrier parameters, the degree of energy accumulation required to overcome lattice resistance can be intuitively understood, which helps to conduct in-depth research on the physical mechanism of twin initiation and provide theoretical support for the development of new materials and processes. For example, by reducing the initiation energy barrier, the twin nucleation ability of the material can be improved, thereby improving the plastic deformation ability of the material. Dynamically tracking the difference between the equivalent stress density field and the twin nucleation energy threshold can monitor the energy state changes of the material during the loading process in real time, and promptly discover the key factors that may lead to twin nucleation. Calibrating the twin growth rate parameter, combined with the time-series rate of change of the shear stress amplitude and the stability of the principal stress orientation, can effectively control the twin growth process. By adjusting the loading conditions or the material's microstructure, the growth rate can be altered, thereby regulating material properties. For example, to improve material strength, the twin growth rate can be appropriately reduced to reduce the number of twins; to enhance material plasticity, the twin growth rate can be increased. Correlating the growth rate parameter with the spatial gradient distribution of the nucleation probability density function allows for a more comprehensive consideration of the interrelationship between twin nucleation and growth, improving the ability to predict material microstructural evolution. For example, during the rolling process of magnesium alloy sheets, controlling the orientation rotation of twins can improve the sheet's mechanical and formability. By matching the dynamic trajectory of the principal stress orientation with a database of magnesium alloy crystal orientations, the calculation of the orientation rotation parameter is more accurate and reliable, providing more precise guidance for material microstructural design.
[0112] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first target monitoring point and a second target monitoring point are set in the pre-twin region, wherein the first target monitoring point is located at the intersection of the grain boundaries, and the second target monitoring point is located at the center of the twin zone. Orientation misalignment angle and strain energy density difference data of the two monitoring points are acquired in real time, and the covariance matrix of the variation characteristics of the two monitoring points is calculated. The proliferation rate parameter and orientation rotation parameter in the dynamic evolution matrix are corrected according to the correlation coefficient of the covariance matrix to obtain a corrected dynamic evolution matrix, including:
[0113] According to the grain boundary topology and twin zone morphology characteristics of the pre-twinned region, the first target monitoring point is set at the intersection of the grain boundaries, and the second target monitoring point is set at the geometric center of the twin zone. The initial crystal orientation and strain energy density baseline values of the two monitoring points are calibrated.
[0114] The crystal orientation difference angle data of the first target monitoring point and the second target monitoring point are collected in real time, and the local strain energy density difference data of the two monitoring points are obtained to form a time series monitoring data set. Specifically, high-resolution EBSD (spatial resolution ≤ 200 nm) is used to collect the crystal orientation of the two monitoring points in real time, and the orientation difference angle of adjacent grains at the grain boundary intersection (θ1, reflecting the degree of grain boundary slip) and the orientation difference angle between the twin zone center and the matrix (θ2, reflecting the degree of twin rotation) are calculated. The time interval is set to 50 ms (matching the loading rate of 0.1 mm / min).
[0115] By using Raman spectroscopy or electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), the local strain energy density U1 (at the grain boundary) and U2 (at the center of the twin zone) at two monitoring points is measured, and the difference ΔU = U1-U2 is calculated. For example, when the stress concentration at the grain boundary causes U1 to rise to 0.8MJ / m 3 , while the twin zone center U2 is 0.4MJ / m 3 When ΔU=0.4MJ / m 3 . Organize θ1, θ2, and ΔU into a three-dimensional array according to time stamps (t = 0, 50ms, 100ms, ...). For example, the data set at a certain time t is [θ1(t) = 12°, θ2(t) = 15°, ΔU(t) = 0.6MJ / m 3 ], forming a dynamic sequence reflecting the deformation process.
[0116] Based on the monitoring data set, the covariance components of the orientation misorientation angle change rate and the strain energy density change rate are extracted respectively, a covariance matrix reflecting the synergistic characteristics of the deformation of the two monitoring points is constructed, and a correlation coefficient is calculated to quantify the correlation strength between local and global deformation;
[0117] If the correlation coefficient indicates that the deformation synergy between the grain boundary intersection and the twin band center is lower than a preset threshold, the proliferation rate parameter of the corresponding area in the dynamic evolution matrix is proportionally reduced to inhibit the excessive growth of non-uniform twins caused by local stress concentration; according to the variance component of the orientation difference angle change rate in the covariance matrix, the orientation rotation parameter in the dynamic evolution matrix is dynamically adjusted to enhance the compensation weight of grain boundary slip on the redirection behavior of the twin band crystal, so as to obtain a corrected dynamic evolution matrix.
[0118] In this embodiment, dual-site monitoring at the grain boundary and the twin zone center enables real-time quantification of the ternary coupled relationship of "grain boundary slip, twin rotation, and energy accumulation." For example, covariance analysis can promptly identify the phenomenon of grain boundary slip lagging behind twin rotation, which is invisible in traditional single-site monitoring. This avoids errors caused by ignoring differences in deformation timing (traditional models can have errors of up to ±30%).
[0119] The modified dynamic evolution matrix can directly output the twin density distribution aligned with the microscopic monitoring data, providing immediate feedback for hot extrusion process parameter adjustments. For example:
[0120] When the monitoring detects a decrease in grain boundary-twin synergy, the optimization module automatically reduces the extrusion speed from 5 mm / s to 3 mm / s, prolongs the dynamic recrystallization time, and reduces the twin density from 40% to the target range of 20%-30%;
[0121] Dynamic correction of orientation rotation parameters can provide early warning of twin texture anomalies (such as the proportion of {10-12} twins >70%). By adjusting the mold temperature (from 350°C to 380°C), the balanced growth of {10-11} twins can be promoted, thereby improving the isotropic performance of the material.
[0122] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, based on the grain boundary topology and twin zone morphology characteristics of the pre-twinned region, a first target monitoring point is set at the grain boundary intersection, and a second target monitoring point is set at the geometric center of the twin zone. The initial crystal orientation and strain energy density baseline values of the two monitoring points are calibrated, including:
[0123] Based on the equivalent stress density field and twin nucleation probability density function in the three-dimensional stress tensor dataset, regions with equivalent stress densities above a preset threshold are screened as pre-twinning candidate regions. The final monitoring region is then determined by combining hotspot analysis of the grain boundary topology. Specifically, the process involves extracting the equivalent stress density field from the three-dimensional stress tensor dataset, setting an equivalent stress threshold for pre-twin nucleation (e.g., 120 MPa), and screening regions with a medium-effective stress density ≥ the threshold as pre-twinning candidate regions. For example, in a car wheel simulation, the equivalent stress at the spoke-rim junction reached 150 MPa, far exceeding the threshold and thus marked as a candidate region.
[0124] Grain boundary topological hotspot analysis:
[0125] Scan the grain boundary network of the candidate area (e.g. using electron backscatter diffraction EBSD) to identify grain boundaries with a density of ≥ 3 lines / mm 2 The stress concentration factor (Kt) at the grain boundary is calculated by finite element simulation, and the area with Kt ≥ 2.5 is preferentially selected as the final monitoring area (such as near the intersection of the trifurcated grain boundary);
[0126] Scan the grain boundary network in the monitoring area to identify geometric feature points where three or more grain boundaries intersect. Based on the degree of stress concentration, the corresponding intersection point is determined as the first target monitoring point. Specifically, the method involves locating the geometric feature points where three or more grain boundaries intersect in the EBSD map of the monitoring area by analyzing the grain boundary angle (e.g., angle < 90°). For example, in an AZ91 magnesium alloy sample, a star-shaped node was found where four grain boundaries intersected, with grain boundary angles of 60°, 80°, 100°, and 120°, respectively.
[0127] Stress concentration ranking:
[0128] For each intersection, the local strain energy density (U) is calculated based on the finite element method, and the top 10% nodes with the highest U value are selected as the first target monitoring points. For example, among 50 candidate intersection points, the nodes with U ≥ 0.7 MJ / m 3 The five points were selected as the final monitoring points, among which the highest U value reached 1.2MJ / m 3 (Located in the fine grain area with grain size <5μm).
[0129] Within the monitoring area, the geometric center point of the longitudinal extension direction of the twin band is determined based on the geometric symmetry of the twin band morphology and the strain energy density distribution gradient, and is used as the second target monitoring point. Specifically, the method includes: tracking the initiated twin band (such as {10-12} stretch twin) within the monitoring area through transmission electron microscopy (TEM) or in-situ stretching table observation, and measuring its length (L), width (W) and extension direction (angle θ with the principal stress axis). For example, a twin band has a length of 20 μm and a width of 8 μm, and extends along the principal stress axis (θ = 15°).
[0130] Geometric center calculation:
[0131] Define the midpoint of the twin zone longitudinally (in the extension direction) as the geometric center. Calculate the center using the following formulas: longitudinal coordinate = starting point coordinate + L / 2 × cosθ; transverse coordinate = starting point coordinate + L / 2 × sinθ. Ensure this point is ≥ 3 μm from the twin boundary (to avoid grain boundary stress interference). For example, the center of the twin zone is located 10 μm from the starting point and 4 μm from each twin boundary.
[0132] Initial crystal orientation scans were performed at the two monitoring points to obtain initial Euler angle data in the unloaded state. The crystal structure consistency was then verified based on a magnesium alloy crystallography database. Specifically, high-resolution EBSD (spatial resolution 200 nm) was used to scan the orientations of the two monitoring points to obtain the unloaded Euler angles (φ1, Φ, φ2). For example, the Euler angles of adjacent grains A at the first target monitoring point were (30°, 45°, 60°), and those of grain B were (15°, 30°, 75°), with an orientation misorientation angle of θ = 25°. The Euler angles at the center of the twin zone at the second target monitoring point were (40°, 50°, 55°), with an orientation misorientation angle of θ0 = 8° relative to the matrix.
[0133] Crystal structure verification:
[0134] Import the Euler angle data into a magnesium alloy crystallography database (e.g., ICSD database) and verify that the monitoring point is located in the target crystal structure region (e.g., basal plane texture-dominated region). If the deviation exceeds 5° (e.g., the calculated value differs from the database standard value by >5°), reselect the monitoring point.
[0135] Under zero load, measure the initial local strain field at two monitoring points and calculate the initial strain energy density value based on the material elastic modulus parameters. Specifically, measure the initial strain field (εx, εy, εz) at the two monitoring points using digital image correlation (DIC) or nanoindentation technology. For example, the initial strain at the first target monitoring point is εx = 0.001, εy = 0.002, εz = -0.003 (compression strain); at the second target monitoring point, εx = 0.0005, εy = 0.0008, εz = -0.001.
[0136] Strain energy density calculation:
[0137] Combined with the elastic modulus parameters of the material (such as E = 45 GPa, V = 0.35 for AZ31), the initial strain energy density U0 = 0.5 × E × (εx 2 +εy 2 +εz 2 +2V(εxεy+εyεz+εzεx)). For example, the first target monitoring point U0=0.6MJ / m 3 , the second target monitoring point U0=0.3MJ / m 3 .
[0138] In the initial loading stage, the strain energy density change rate of the two monitoring points is monitored in real time to calibrate the initial crystal orientation and strain energy density baseline value of the two monitoring points. Specifically, in the initial loading stage (such as applying 10% of the target load), the strain energy density change rate dU / dt of the two monitoring points is monitored in real time. If the change rate fluctuates by more than ±10% (such as the theoretical value dU / dt=0.05MJ / m 3If the measured value deviates to 0.04 or 0.06), the baseline value should be adjusted until the fluctuation is within ±5% to ensure the accuracy of the initial parameters.
[0139] In an embodiment of the present invention, by sorting the Kt values and analyzing the grain boundary topology, it is ensured that the first target monitoring point is located in the area with the highest probability of twin nucleation (such as the nucleation probability at the trifurcated grain boundary is 40% higher than the average), avoiding the signal drowning problem caused by traditional random point placement (the traditional method has a missed detection rate of 30%). The geometric center positioning method ensures that the second target monitoring point is free from interference from grain boundary stress, accurately reflects the orientation rotation behavior inside the twin (the rotation error in the edge area is 25% higher than that in the center), and provides pure data for the orientation evolution model. By excluding non-target texture areas (such as randomly oriented grains) through database verification, the degree of consistency between the crystal orientation of the monitoring point and the model assumption is increased from 70% to 95%, avoiding the nucleation probability calculation error caused by orientation deviation (the error can reach ±20% when traditional verification is not performed). Real-time monitoring during the loading stage effectively compensates for the influence of residual stress during sample preparation (such as the residual strain energy after hot extrusion can reach 0.2MJ / m 3 ), so that the initial U0 error is ±0.15MJ / m 3 Reduced to ±0.05MJ / m 3 , improving the reliability of subsequent covariance analysis.
[0140] The high stress sensitivity at grain boundaries complements the orientation sensitivity at the twin zone center, enabling direct observation of the coupled effects of stress concentration and orientation rotation (traditional single-point monitoring cannot resolve the relationship between the two), reducing the error in the calculated correlation coefficient by 40%. Precise initial parameters reduce the error in the model's proliferation rate prediction from ±15% to ±8% during the initial loading phase. In particular, under sudden multiaxial load changes (such as switching from tension to shear), the model's response lag is shortened by 60% after baseline calibration.
[0141] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, based on the monitoring data set, the covariance components of the orientation misorientation angle change rate and the strain energy density change rate are extracted respectively, a covariance matrix reflecting the deformation synergy characteristics of the two monitoring points is constructed, and a correlation coefficient quantifying the correlation strength between local and global deformation is calculated, including:
[0142] The misorientation angle and strain energy density data in the monitoring data set are time-windowed, and the rate-of-change series within each time window are extracted. Anomalous fluctuations due to sensor noise or transient interference are removed using a statistical outlier detection algorithm. Specifically, the continuous monitoring data set (e.g., a θ1, θ2, and ΔU series containing 1000 time points) is divided into overlapping time windows (e.g., a window length of 100 time points with a 50% overlap), with each window corresponding to an analysis period (e.g., a specific stage in the loading process). For example, for a loading process with a total duration of 50 seconds, 10 analysis windows are generated with a window length of 5 seconds and a step size of 2.5 seconds.
[0143] Outlier Detection:
[0144] The Z-score algorithm is used to detect outliers in the misorientation angle change rate (dθ / dt) and strain energy density change rate (dΔU / dt) series within each window. If a data point deviates from the window mean by more than three standard deviations (for example, if the dθ / dt mean is 0.5° / ms and the standard deviation is 0.1° / ms, a point with a deviation of 1.0° / ms is considered an outlier), it is flagged as an abnormal fluctuation.
[0145] Data repair:
[0146] For abnormal data segments, linear interpolation of adjacent points before and after is used for repair (e.g., if the values before and after the abnormal point are 0.4° / ms and 0.6° / ms, the repair value is set to 0.5° / ms).
[0147] Within the same time window, the covariance components of the misorientation angle change rates of the first and second target monitoring points, as well as the covariance components of the strain energy density change rates of the two monitoring points, are calculated. A two-dimensional covariance matrix is constructed, and its off-diagonal elements are normalized. Specifically, within a single time window, the misorientation angle change rate series (dθ1 / dt) of the first target monitoring point and the misorientation angle change rate series (dθ2 / dt) of the second target monitoring point, as well as their strain energy density change rate series, are extracted. For example, within a certain window, the dθ1 / dt series is [0.2, 0.3, 0.25, ...], and the dθ2 / dt series is [0.3, 0.4, 0.35, ...].
[0148] Covariance calculation:
[0149] Coordination of misorientation angle: Calculate the covariance Cov(θ1, θ2) of dθ1 / dt and dθ2 / dt to reflect the degree of synchronization between grain boundary slip and twin rotation. If both increase at the same time, the Cov value is positive; if one increases and the other decreases, the Cov value is negative.
[0150] Energy change synergy: Calculate the covariance Cov(U1, U2) of the strain energy density change rate at the first target monitoring point and the second target monitoring point to reflect the relationship between grain boundary stress concentration and twin zone energy accumulation. For example, when energy is released rapidly at the grain boundary (negative growth in the strain energy density change rate at the first target monitoring point), if the twin zone energy increases synchronously (positive growth in the strain energy density change rate at the second target monitoring point), then Cov(U1, U2) will be negative. The calculation results are organized into a matrix form:
[0151] ;
[0152] Among them, Var(θ1) and Var(θ2) are the variances of the orientation misalignment angle change rates of each monitoring point, reflecting their rotational stability.
[0153] Based on the normalized covariance matrix, the Pearson correlation coefficient, which characterizes the deformation synergy between the grain boundary intersection and the twin zone center, is calculated as a quantitative indicator of the impact of local deformation on global twin evolution. Specifically, the off-diagonal elements of the covariance matrix (Cov(θ1, θ2)) are normalized and divided by the product of the standard deviations of the two variables to obtain the Pearson correlation coefficient ρ(θ1, θ2), which ranges from [-1 to 1]. For example, if Cov(θ1, θ2) = 0.06, σ(θ1) = 0.2, and σ(θ2) = 0.3, then ρ = 0.06 / (0.2 × 0.3) = 1, indicating a perfect positive correlation.
[0154] Synergy judgment:
[0155] A preset synergy threshold (e.g., ρ ≥ 0.4 is considered good synergy). If ρ(θ1, θ2) < 0.4, it indicates that grain boundary sliding is decoupled from twin rotation, and local deformation (e.g., grain boundary stress concentration) is not effectively transmitted to the center of the twin band, which may lead to non-uniform twin growth.
[0156] Proliferation rate parameter adjustment:
[0157] When ρ(θ1, θ2) < 0.4, the proliferation rate parameter k of the corresponding region is proportionally reduced. For example, if the current k = 0.04 / s and ρ = 0.3 (threshold 0.4), k is adjusted to 0.04 × (0.3 / 0.4) = 0.03 / s, suppressing excessive twin growth due to insufficient synergy (for example, the twin density in a certain region is reduced from the predicted 35% to 28%, close to the measured value of 25%).
[0158] Orientation rotation parameter adjustment:
[0159] Extract Var(θ2) (the variance of the rate of change of the twin band misorientation angle) from the covariance matrix. If Var(θ2) is greater than 1.5 times the initial variance (for example, if the initial Var = 0.02 and the current Var = 0.035), it indicates that the stability of twin rotation has decreased and the compensation weight of grain boundary slip on orientation rotation needs to be increased. For example, adjust the orientation rotation parameter α from 0.01 rad / MPa·s to 0.01×(0.035 / 0.02) = 0.0175 rad / MPa·s to make the model more sensitive to the correction effect of grain boundary slip on orientation.
[0160] In an embodiment of the present invention, real-time deformation synergy analysis using a sliding window can capture transient decoupling events during loading (e.g., a sudden drop in ρ from 0.5 to 0.2 under impact load), shortening the response time from 500ms in traditional global analysis to 50ms. Z-score detection eliminates sensor noise (e.g., sudden changes in dθ / dt caused by electromagnetic interference), reducing the correlation coefficient calculation error from ±20% to ±5%, avoiding model correction bias caused by misjudgment. When ρ < 0.4 is detected, timely reduction of the k value can effectively suppress the twin density peak in the local area. In a wheel hub and spoke case study, the corrected twin density standard deviation was reduced from 12% to 6%, and the fatigue crack initiation life was increased by 50%. By adjusting the α value driven by Var(θ2), the fluctuation range of the twin band misorientation angle was reduced from ±10° to ±5°, improving the agreement between the twin texture prediction and EBSD measurement from 70% to 85%, and optimizing the material's anisotropic properties.
[0161] Covariance analysis simultaneously considers the dynamic relationship between stress (ΔU) and orientation (θ), enabling the model to reflect the true physical process of "grain boundary stress concentration and twin rotation hysteresis." (Traditional models consider only stress alone, resulting in an error of ±30%). The modified dynamic evolution matrix can predict abnormal twin density trends three to five time windows in advance (for example, a sustained decrease in ρ indicates localized overgrowth). This provides early warning for adjusting the hot extrusion die temperature (for example, raising the temperature by 10°C in advance to activate dynamic recrystallization), improving process debugging efficiency by 40%.
[0162] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a hot extrusion process parameter group is adjusted based on the twin density gradient distribution output by the modified dynamic evolution matrix. The parameter group includes mold temperature, extrusion speed, and strain path, and the twin density is dynamically controlled within a target range, including:
[0163] Based on the modified dynamic evolution matrix, the twin density gradient distribution data for the current loading phase is extracted, and the spatial locations and deviations of high-density and low-density regions outside the target range are identified. Specifically, the twin density distribution data for the current loading phase (e.g., hot extrusion die filling) is extracted from the modified dynamic evolution matrix and a 3D mesh cloud map is generated at a resolution of 0.1mm. For example, in a hot extrusion simulation of a magnesium alloy wheel, the twin density at the spoke root reached 45% (target range 20%-30%), while at the rim edge it was only 15%, forming a significant gradient (Δρ = 30%).
[0164] Abnormal area location: Set density thresholds (upper limit 30%, lower limit 20%) and use contour maps to identify the spatial locations of high-density areas (ρ>30%) and low-density areas (ρ<20%). For example, the spoke base is marked as a high-density abnormal area (15% by volume), and the rim edge is marked as a low-density area (10% by volume).
[0165] Deviation amplitude calculation: Calculate the deviation between the abnormal area and the target value, such as if the high-density area exceeds the threshold by 15% and the low-density area is below the threshold by 5%, to determine the areas that need priority regulation.
[0166] If the high-density area exceeds the threshold, the mold temperature is lowered to suppress the dynamic recrystallization rate, otherwise the temperature is increased to promote twin homogenization to obtain an adjusted mold temperature; according to the local gradient change of the strain path, the extrusion speed is adjusted to control the strain rate distribution so that the twin density gradient converges along the preset path to obtain an adjusted extrusion speed; based on the spatial correlation between the principal stress direction and the twin-sensitive area, the segmented loading strategy of the strain path is replanned to optimize the stress distribution uniformity to obtain the adjusted strain path parameters; according to the adjusted mold temperature, extrusion speed and strain path parameters, the corrected twin density gradient distribution is predicted and compared with the spatial coverage of the target range to calculate the deviation convergence rate; during the hot extrusion process, the actual twin density data is collected in real time and dynamically matched with the predicted corrected twin density gradient distribution; if the deviation convergence rate of the local area does not meet the preset requirements, the process parameter group is iteratively optimized based on the change trend of the Pearson correlation coefficient until the twin density is dynamically controlled within the target range, specifically including:
[0167] If the high-density zone exceeds the threshold, lowering the mold temperature (for example, from 380°C to 350°C) can reduce twin proliferation by suppressing the dynamic recrystallization rate. For example, for every 10°C decrease in temperature, the dynamic recrystallization activation energy increases by 5%, and the twin proliferation rate k decreases by 0.005 / s, gradually reducing the high-density zone ρ from 45% to below 30%.
[0168] Homogenizing the low-density zone: If the low-density zone is below a threshold, increase the mold temperature (for example, from 350°C to 380°C) to promote atomic diffusion and achieve a uniform twin distribution. For example, a 30°C temperature increase increases the dynamic recrystallization rate by 30%, the twin nucleation probability by 12%, and the low-density zone ρ from 15% to over 20%.
[0169] Temperature gradient setting: Use zoned temperature control for local abnormal areas (such as setting an independent cooling circuit at the root of the mold) to make the temperature in the high-density area 20°C lower than the average and the low-density area 10°C higher, forming a directional temperature gradient to guide the homogenization of twins.
[0170] According to the strain rate sensitivity coefficient (such as AZ31 magnesium alloy at a strain rate of 10 -3 / s), the twin density increases by 20% (the twin density increases by 20%). For example, in the high-density zone, the extrusion speed is reduced from 5mm / s to 3mm / s, which reduces the strain rate from 0.1 / s to 0.06 / s, thus suppressing excessive twin formation. In the low-density zone, the speed is increased from 5mm / s to 7mm / s, and the strain rate is increased to 0.14 / s, promoting twin nucleation.
[0171] Through finite element simulation, a preset strain rate distribution curve is established (for example, the strain rate linearly decreases from 0.1 / s to 0.05 / s along the extrusion direction), the strain rate deviation caused by the extrusion speed is monitored in real time, and the speed is dynamically adjusted by the servo motor (with an accuracy of ±0.1mm / s) to make the twin density gradient converge along the preset path (for example, the gradient decreases by 5% for every 10mm of extrusion stroke).
[0172] Strain path segmented loading optimization, including:
[0173] By identifying twin-sensitive regions (e.g., {10-12} twinning activation requires a principal stress angle greater than 60° with the c-axis), a periodic torsional strain (±5° / s) is applied in the later stages of extrusion to dynamically align the principal stress direction with the twin band orientation. For example, when simulations revealed that the principal stress angle with the c-axis in the spoke region was only 45°, torsion was used to increase the angle to 65°, activating the target twin system and improving twin density uniformity by 25%.
[0174] Segmented loading strategy: The extrusion process is divided into three stages:
[0175] Initial stage (0-30% stroke): axial strain is dominant, speed is 6 mm / s, and the mold is filled quickly;
[0176] Intermediate stage (30%-70% stroke): superimpose radial strain (strain ratio 0.3:1), speed 4mm / s, and control the core twin density;
[0177] Final stage (70%-100% stroke): torsional strain and axial strain (angular rate 2° / s), speed 3mm / s, uniform surface and core density.
[0178] The new parameters (such as temperature 350℃, speed 3mm / s, and torsion angular rate 2° / s) are input into the dynamic evolution matrix to predict the twin density distribution after 200s (such as ρ = 28% at the spoke root, ρ = 22% at the rim edge, and gradient Δρ = 6%).
[0179] Deviation Convergence Rate Calculation: Compare the predicted value to the target range and calculate the convergence rate = (initial deviation - residual deviation) / initial deviation × 100%. For example, if the initial high-density deviation is 15% and the predicted residual deviation is 2%, the convergence rate = (15-2) / 15≈87% (preset target ≥85%).
[0180] Dynamic matching and iteration: During the hot extrusion process, the actual twin density is detected through online EBSD (for example, the measured ρ at the spoke root is 30%, and the convergence rate is 75% < 85%), triggering parameter iteration: further reducing the speed to 2.5 mm / s and increasing the torsion angular rate to 3° / s until the convergence rate reaches 88%, meeting the requirements.
[0181] In an embodiment of the present invention, through temperature zoning control and strain rate adjustment, the standard deviation of twin density is reduced from 12% to 5%. In geometrically complex areas (such as the intersection of hub spokes), the density gradient is narrowed from 30% to 8%, minimizing the risk of brittle fracture caused by local overcrowding. For example, after optimization, the twin density uniformity of a chassis bracket hot extrusion increased by 40%, and the room temperature elongation increased from 9% to 13%, meeting the material plasticity requirements for automotive lightweighting.
[0182] The closed-loop feedback loop of the dynamic evolution matrix and online detection reduces the parameter adjustment lag time from 30 minutes in the traditional trial-and-error method to 5 minutes. It can respond in real time to die temperature fluctuations (e.g., ±5°C deviation) and billet microstructure changes (e.g., grain size fluctuations of ±2μm) during extrusion. A segmented loading strategy reduces the process debugging cycle from 20 iterations to 5, lowering R&D costs by 60%, making it particularly suitable for the production of small batches of customized magnesium alloy components. Through strain path optimization, the twin texture can be controlled (e.g., the proportion of {10-12} twins is reduced from 60% to 40%, while the proportion of {10-11} twins is increased to 50%), reducing the strength difference between the material under tensile and compressive loads from 40MPa to 15MPa and reducing anisotropy by 62.5%.
[0183] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned closed-loop control signal including the grain boundary slip compensation amount and the dynamic recrystallization threshold is generated based on the real-time collected twin orientation distribution data and fatigue strength test data, wherein the dynamic recrystallization threshold is dynamically adjusted according to the orientation rotation parameter in the modified dynamic evolution matrix, and may include:
[0184] An online electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) system scans the sample surface in real time at a spatial resolution of 100 nm to obtain crystal orientation data (Euler angles φ1, Φ, φ2) and the misorientation angle distribution of the twin bands. For example, during the hot extrusion process, an orientation distribution map is generated every 5 seconds, identifying the spatial distribution ratio of {10-12} tension twins (misorientation angle 86°) to {10-11} compression twins (misorientation angle 56°).
[0185] Real-time detection of fatigue strength:
[0186] Using ultrasonic fatigue testing technology, the fatigue crack growth rate (da / dN) and stress intensity factor range (ΔK) of the sample are measured in real time. For example, when ΔK=15MPa√m and da / dN=1×10⁻ in a certain area 6 mm / cycle, the region is judged to have entered the fatigue damage acceleration stage.
[0187] Calculation of grain boundary slip compensation
[0188] Stress Concentration Assessment:
[0189] According to the twin orientation distribution, the orientation difference angle θ at the grain boundary is calculated (e.g., the orientation difference θ between adjacent grains is 45°), combined with the strain energy density U (measured by EELS, U = 0.8 MJ / m 3 ), which evaluates the resistance to grain boundary sliding. The larger the misorientation angle and the higher the strain energy density, the more difficult the grain boundary sliding becomes, and the greater the compensation required.
[0190] Compensation generation logic:
[0191] The default compensation model is: compensation Δγ = k × θ × U, where k is the material constant (e.g., k = 0.001 / °・MJ / m³ for AZ31 magnesium alloy). For example, when θ = 45° and U = 0.8 MJ / m³, Δγ = 0.001 × 45 × 0.8 = 0.036, meaning that a shear strain of 0.036 must be introduced by adjusting the loading path to compensate for insufficient grain boundary slip.
[0192] Load path adjustment:
[0193] The compensation amount is converted into real-time loading instructions, such as superimposing a periodic shear strain of ±Δγ / 2 (frequency 1 Hz) in the direction of the principal stress, which is dynamically applied through a six-axis loading device to release the grain boundary stress concentration.
[0194] Dynamic recrystallization threshold adjustment:
[0195] Orientation rotation parameter association:
[0196] The orientation rotation parameter α (e.g., α = 0.015 rad / s, indicating that the twin band rotates 0.9° per minute) is extracted from the corrected dynamic evolution matrix, and a mapping relationship between α and the dynamic recrystallization threshold Trec is established: Trec = T0 + ΔT × α, where T0 is the reference threshold (e.g., 300°C) and ΔT is the temperature coefficient (e.g., 20°C・s / rad).
[0197] Threshold dynamic calculation:
[0198] When α = 0.015 rad / s, Trec = 300 + 20 × 0.015 = 300.3 °C; if α increases to 0.02 rad / s (twin rotation is accelerated), then Trec = 300 + 20 × 0.02 = 300.4 °C, indicating that the temperature needs to be increased to activate recrystallization to offset the structural inhomogeneity caused by orientation rotation.
[0199] Temperature control execution:
[0200] The local temperature is adjusted to Trec with an accuracy of ±1°C through the built-in heating element in the mold. For example, in the spoke area where the twin rotation rate is high, the mold temperature is increased from 350°C to 350.4°C to promote dynamic recrystallization and grain refinement.
[0201] Closed-loop control signal generation and feedback:
[0202] Multi-parameter fusion:
[0203] The grain boundary slip compensation value Δγ (e.g., 0.036) and the dynamic recrystallization threshold value Trec (e.g., 300.4°C) are combined into a closed-loop control signal and transmitted to the extruder control system via Industrial Ethernet. An example signal format is: [Δγ = 0.036, Trec = 300.4°C, effective time = 2024-12-26 14:30:00].
[0204] Real-time feedback iteration:
[0205] The actual twin orientation distribution is compared with the predicted value every 10 seconds. If the orientation misalignment angle deviation is greater than 5° or the fatigue crack growth rate exceeds the threshold (such as da / dN>5×10 -7 mm / cycle), automatically adjust Δγ and Trec parameters to form a closed loop of "detection-calculation-execution-redetection". For example, if the measured da / dN = 6×10 -7 mm / cycle, increase Δγ to 0.04, and at the same time increase Trec to 300.6℃ until the indicators meet the standards.
[0206] In an embodiment of the present invention, by dynamically adjusting the grain boundary slip compensation, the stress concentration factor Kt at the grain boundary is reduced from 3.2 to 2.1, and the fatigue crack initiation life is increased by 80%. After 50,000 cycles of loading, the crack length of a certain wheel hub product is only 0.2mm (compared to 1.5mm in traditional processes). The dynamic recrystallization threshold is adaptively adjusted to refine the grain size from 15μm to 8μm, and the fatigue crack growth rate da / dN is reduced from 2×10 -6 mm / cycle decreased to 8×10 -7 mm / cycle, close to the level of aluminum alloy.
[0207] Closed-loop control adjusts the {10-12} to {10-11} twinning ratio from 7:3 to 5:5, reducing texture strength by 35%, lowering the material anisotropy index from 0.8 to 0.5, and narrowing the difference between tensile and compressive strengths from 50 MPa to 20 MPa. Linking the dynamic recrystallization threshold with the orientation rotation parameter reduces the grain size standard deviation from 4 μm to 1.5 μm, addressing the dual challenges of "overheating coarsening" and "undercooling excessive twinning" in traditional processes.
[0208] The system responds in real time to fluctuations in the billet's initial microstructure (e.g., a ±2μm change in grain size). Through closed-loop adjustments, it increases the twin density qualification rate from 70% to 98%, reducing manual intervention by over 90%. Online fatigue performance testing replaces traditional offline testing, shortening process commissioning time from 72 hours to 8 hours. This system is particularly suitable for high-variety, low-volume production scenarios (e.g., customized components for new energy vehicles).
[0209] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. Automobile magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system, characterized by: include: The multi-axial stress loading module is used to establish a composite stress field model including vertical force, braking force, and lateral force. It applies multi-axial proportional loads through a six-axis loading device to generate a three-dimensional stress tensor data set. a twinning evolution analysis module that calculates the nucleation probability density function of twins based on the three-dimensional stress tensor data set and constructs a dynamic evolution matrix including the initiation energy barrier, proliferation rate, and orientation rotation; A twin correction module sets a first target monitoring point and a second target monitoring point in the pre-twin region, wherein the first target monitoring point is located at the intersection of the grain boundaries and the second target monitoring point is located at the center of the twin zone, obtains the orientation misorientation angle and strain energy density difference data of the two monitoring points in real time, calculates the covariance matrix of the variation characteristics of the two monitoring points, and corrects the proliferation rate parameter and orientation rotation parameter in the dynamic evolution matrix according to the correlation coefficient of the covariance matrix to obtain a corrected dynamic evolution matrix; An optimization module adjusts a set of hot extrusion process parameters, including die temperature, extrusion speed, and strain path, based on the twin density gradient distribution output by the modified dynamic evolution matrix, to dynamically control the twin density within a target range; The control module generates a closed-loop control signal including a grain boundary slip compensation amount and a dynamic recrystallization threshold based on the twin orientation distribution data and fatigue strength test data collected in real time, wherein the dynamic recrystallization threshold is dynamically adjusted according to the orientation rotation parameter in the corrected dynamic evolution matrix.
2. The automobile magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A composite stress field model including vertical force, braking force, and lateral force is established. Multi-axial proportional loads are applied using a six-axis loading device to generate a three-dimensional stress tensor data set, including: Based on the mechanical coupling relationship between vertical force, braking force and lateral force, the mapping rules between stress components in each direction and load ratio are defined to generate the initial parameter set of the composite stress field model; Based on the initial parameter set, a vertical compressive load, a braking shear load, and a lateral tensile load are simultaneously applied via a six-axis loading device, and the loading amplitude and phase difference of each axis are dynamically adjusted based on a preset proportional coefficient to ensure that the composite stress field is consistent with the stress distribution of the actual vehicle operating conditions; The spatial stress distribution data output by the six-axis loading device is collected in real time, and the stress components in each direction are fused through tensor superposition operation to generate a three-dimensional stress tensor data set including the principal stress direction, shear stress amplitude and equivalent stress density.
3. The automobile magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The spatial stress distribution data output by the six-axis loading device is collected in real time. The stress components in each direction are integrated through tensor superposition calculation to generate a three-dimensional stress tensor data set containing the principal stress direction, shear stress amplitude and equivalent stress density, including: The strain sensors and force sensors built into the six-axis loading device synchronously collect the original data of spatial stress distribution in the vertical, braking and lateral directions; Performing filtering and noise reduction processing on the raw data, and uniformly converting the stress components in each direction to a global three-dimensional reference coordinate system based on a pre-calibrated sensor coordinate system conversion matrix; According to the converted global coordinate system stress components, tensor superposition operation is performed on the vertical compressive stress component, the braking shear stress component and the lateral tensile stress component in time series to generate an instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor; Performing eigenvalue decomposition on the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor, determining the principal stress direction by the eigenvector corresponding to the maximum eigenvalue, and recording its dynamic trajectory changing with loading time to obtain an eigenvalue decomposition result; Based on the eigenvalue decomposition result, the difference between the intermediate eigenvalue and the minimum eigenvalue is extracted as the maximum shear stress amplitude, and the distribution state of each shear stress plane is simultaneously calculated; Substituting the second invariant of the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor into the von Mises equivalence criterion, calculating the equivalent stress density, and generating a continuously distributed equivalent stress density field in the three-dimensional space grid according to the Gaussian interpolation method; The principal stress directions, shear stress amplitudes, and equivalent stress densities are associated with timestamps and spatial coordinates to construct a three-dimensional stress tensor dataset with hierarchical indexing.
4. The automobile magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system according to claim 3, characterized in that: Substituting the second invariant of the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor into the von Mises equivalence criterion, the equivalent stress density is calculated, and a continuously distributed equivalent stress density field is generated in the three-dimensional space grid using the Gaussian interpolation method, including: Based on the components of the instantaneous three-dimensional stress tensor, solving the second invariant by performing a square sum operation of the stress deviator tensor and correlating the time-space coordinates during the loading process; Substitute the second invariant into the von Mises equivalence criterion, calculate the three-dimensional equivalent stress density scalar value at the current loading moment, and mark its corresponding spatial position; In a three-dimensional spatial grid, the spatial position of the marker is used as an interpolation node, and according to a preset interpolation radius and weight function, a Gaussian kernel function is used to perform spatial smooth interpolation on the discrete equivalent stress density scalar value to generate a continuously distributed equivalent stress density field; The equivalent stress density field is compared with a preset twin nucleation energy threshold. If the equivalent stress density in a local area exceeds the threshold range, the weight function parameters of the Gaussian interpolation are readjusted until the density field matches the initiation energy barrier parameters of the dynamic evolution matrix to obtain a corrected equivalent stress density field.
5. The automobile magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system according to claim 4, characterized in that: In a three-dimensional spatial grid, the spatial position of the marker is used as an interpolation node, and according to a preset interpolation radius and weight function, a Gaussian kernel function is used to perform spatial smooth interpolation on the discrete equivalent stress density scalar value to generate a continuously distributed equivalent stress density field, including: The spatial position of the mark is used as the interpolation node, and the interpolation radius of each node is dynamically set according to the geometric characteristics and stress gradient distribution characteristics of the magnesium alloy sample, wherein the interpolation radius of the high stress gradient area is smaller than that of the low gradient area; Based on the non-uniformity of local stress distribution and the anisotropy parameters of the material, the Gaussian kernel function weight coefficient is selected to match the stress state at the current interpolation node; Taking the interpolation node as the center, traversing adjacent grid cells in the three-dimensional space grid, calculating the Gaussian weighted average stress density value in each cell according to the weight coefficient and the interpolation radius, and completing the spatial smooth transition of discrete scalar values; Mapping the Gaussian weighted average stress density value to the vertices of the three-dimensional grid, connecting adjacent vertices through a bicubic spline interpolation algorithm, and generating an equivalent stress density field with spatial continuity and differential continuity; The interpolated equivalent stress density field is compared with the actual stress distribution data measured by the sensor. If the interpolation error in the local area exceeds the preset tolerance, the interpolation radius is adaptively reduced until the density field meets the accuracy requirements of the dynamic evolution matrix, generating a continuously distributed equivalent stress density field.
6. The automobile magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The twin nucleation probability density function is calculated based on the three-dimensional stress tensor data set, and a dynamic evolution matrix including the initiation energy barrier, proliferation rate, and orientation rotation is constructed, including: Based on the principal stress direction, shear stress amplitude and equivalent stress density field in the three-dimensional stress tensor data set, combined with the relationship between the slip system of magnesium alloy crystal and the critical shear stress of twinning, a nucleation probability density function is established to quantify the twinning nucleation tendency at different spatial positions and loading times; Calculating the initiation energy barrier parameter of the local region based on the dynamic difference between the equivalent stress density field and a preset twin nucleation energy threshold, to characterize the degree of energy accumulation required to overcome lattice resistance; Based on the time series change rate of the shear stress amplitude and the stability of the principal stress direction, the twin multiplication rate parameter is calibrated and the spatial gradient distribution of the nucleation probability density function is correlated; By matching the dynamic trajectory of the principal stress direction with the magnesium alloy crystal orientation database, an orientation rotation parameter matrix is constructed to describe the crystallographic reorientation behavior during the twin growth process. The initiation energy barrier parameter, proliferation rate parameter and orientation rotation parameter matrix are integrated according to the time and space dimensions to generate a dynamic evolution matrix.
7. The automobile magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first target monitoring point and a second target monitoring point are set in the pre-twinned region, wherein the first target monitoring point is located at the intersection of the grain boundaries, and the second target monitoring point is located at the center of the twin zone. Orientation misalignment angle and strain energy density difference data of the two monitoring points are acquired in real time, a covariance matrix of the variation characteristics of the two monitoring points is calculated, and the proliferation rate parameter and orientation rotation parameter in the dynamic evolution matrix are corrected according to the correlation coefficient of the covariance matrix to obtain a corrected dynamic evolution matrix, including: According to the grain boundary topology and twin zone morphology characteristics of the pre-twinned region, the first target monitoring point is set at the intersection of the grain boundaries, and the second target monitoring point is set at the geometric center of the twin zone. The initial crystal orientation and strain energy density baseline values of the two monitoring points are calibrated. Real-time collection of crystal orientation difference angle data between the first target monitoring point and the second target monitoring point, and acquisition of local strain energy density difference data between the two monitoring points, to form a time series monitoring data set; Based on the monitoring data set, the covariance components of the orientation misorientation angle change rate and the strain energy density change rate are extracted respectively, a covariance matrix reflecting the synergistic characteristics of the deformation of the two monitoring points is constructed, and a correlation coefficient is calculated to quantify the correlation strength between local and global deformation; If the correlation coefficient indicates that the deformation synergy between the grain boundary intersection and the twin zone center is lower than a preset threshold, the proliferation rate parameter of the corresponding area in the dynamic evolution matrix is proportionally reduced to suppress the excessive growth of non-uniform twins caused by local stress concentration; According to the variance component of the orientation misorientation angle change rate in the covariance matrix, the orientation rotation parameter in the dynamic evolution matrix is dynamically adjusted to enhance the compensation weight of the grain boundary slip on the twin band crystal reorientation behavior, so as to obtain a modified dynamic evolution matrix.
8. The automobile magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system according to claim 7, characterized in that: According to the grain boundary topology and twin zone morphology characteristics of the pre-twinned region, the first target monitoring point is set at the intersection of the grain boundaries, and the second target monitoring point is set at the geometric center of the twin zone. The initial crystal orientation and strain energy density baseline values of the two monitoring points are calibrated, including: Based on the equivalent stress density field and twin nucleation probability density function in the three-dimensional stress tensor data set, regions with an equivalent stress density higher than a preset threshold are screened as pre-twinning candidate regions, and the final monitoring region is determined in combination with the hot spot analysis of the grain boundary topology structure; Scanning the grain boundary network of the monitoring area, identifying geometric feature points where three or more grain boundaries intersect, and determining the corresponding intersection point as the first target monitoring point based on the degree of stress concentration; In the monitoring area, according to the geometric symmetry of the twin band morphology and the strain energy density distribution gradient, the geometric center point of the longitudinal extension direction of the twin band is determined and used as the second target monitoring point; Perform initial crystal orientation scans at the two monitoring points to obtain initial Euler angle data in the unloaded state, and verify the consistency of its crystal structure based on the magnesium alloy crystallography database; Under zero load condition, the initial local strain field of the two monitoring points is measured, and the initial strain energy density value is calculated in combination with the elastic modulus parameters of the material; During the initial loading stage, the strain energy density change rate of the two monitoring points is monitored in real time to calibrate the initial crystal orientation and strain energy density baseline value of the two monitoring points.
9. The automobile magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system according to claim 8, characterized in that: Based on the monitoring data set, the covariance components of the orientation misorientation angle change rate and the strain energy density change rate are extracted respectively, a covariance matrix reflecting the synergistic characteristics of the deformation of the two monitoring points is constructed, and the correlation coefficient quantifying the correlation strength between local and global deformation is calculated, including: Performing time window segmentation on the misorientation angle and strain energy density data in the monitoring data set, extracting the rate of change series within each time window, and eliminating abnormal fluctuation data segments caused by sensor noise or transient interference through a statistical outlier detection algorithm; In the same time window, the covariance components between the orientation misorientation angle change rates of the first target monitoring point and the second target monitoring point, as well as the covariance components between the strain energy density change rates of the two monitoring points are calculated respectively. A two-dimensional covariance matrix is constructed, and its non-diagonal elements are normalized. Based on the normalized covariance matrix, the Pearson correlation coefficient, which characterizes the deformation synergy between the grain boundary intersection and the twin zone center, is calculated as a quantitative indicator of the influence of local deformation on the global twin evolution.
10. The automobile magnesium alloy pre-twinning deformation data analysis system according to claim 9, characterized in that: According to the twin density gradient distribution output by the modified dynamic evolution matrix, the hot extrusion process parameter group is adjusted. The parameter group includes the die temperature, extrusion speed, and strain path to dynamically control the twin density within the target range, including: Based on the corrected dynamic evolution matrix, the twin density gradient distribution data of the current loading stage is extracted to identify the spatial location and deviation amplitude of the high-density and low-density areas beyond the target range; If the high-density area exceeds the threshold, the mold temperature is lowered to suppress the dynamic recrystallization rate. Otherwise, the temperature is increased to promote twin homogenization to obtain the adjusted mold temperature. Based on the local gradient change of the strain path, the extrusion speed is adjusted to control the strain rate distribution so that the twin density gradient converges along the preset path to obtain the adjusted extrusion speed. Based on the spatial correlation between the principal stress direction and the twin-sensitive area, the segmented loading strategy of the strain path is replanned to optimize the stress distribution uniformity to obtain the adjusted strain path parameters. Based on the adjusted die temperature, extrusion speed, and strain path parameters, the corrected twin density gradient distribution is predicted and compared with the spatial coverage of the target interval to calculate the deviation convergence rate. During the hot extrusion process, the actual twin density data is collected in real time and dynamically matched with the predicted and corrected twin density gradient distribution. If the deviation convergence rate in the local area does not meet the preset requirements, the process parameter group is iteratively optimized based on the changing trend of the Pearson correlation coefficient until the twin density is dynamically controlled within the target range.
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