Profilometry-Based Indentation Plastometry for Rapid Mechanical PropertyEvaluation of 6xxx Aluminium Extruded Profiles with Increased Iron Content

Abstract

Mechanical characterisation of aluminium extrusion products is commonly performed using tensile testing. While this method provides reliable measurements of strength and ductility, it requires extensive specimen machining, relatively large material volumes, and is inherently destructive. These limitations can be particularly restrictive when assessing local variation in mechanical properties within industrial extruded profiles. ...