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Cooling curve and microchemical phase analysis of rapidly quenched magnesium AM60B and AE44 alloys

Gesing A.J., Sokołowski J. H., Marchwica P.C., Blawert C., Jekl J., Kozdras M., Kasprzak M., Wood J.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

2013

Vol. 58, nr 2

59--73

Purpose: Development of the understanding of the effect of the solidification rate with the alloy microstructures for the structural AM60B and the creep resistant AE44 Mg casting alloys. Design/methodology/approach: Tubular macro test samples of magnesium alloys AM60B and AE44 were melted and quenched at maximum instantaneous cooling rates ranging from -5°C/s to -500°C/s in the Universal Metallurgical Simulator and Analyzer (UMSA) Technology Platform while recording the temperature-time traces. Such rapid cooling rates are typical in water-cooled dies used in high pressure die casting (HPDC). Characteristic reactions on these curves corresponding to the formation of individual phases during solidification were quantified based on cooling curve analysis combined with metallographic and micro-chemical analysis, with the aid of literature data. Findings: The results indicate that these phases, their size and location in the microstructure, their chemistry and their relative proportions all change in response to the increase in the cooling rate. The results are drastically different for the two alloy systems studied. Solidification of AM60B alloy yields small, equiaxed α-Mg rosettes whose size is mostly independent of the cooling rate. These rosettes nucleate heterogeneously on Al8Mn5 phases that are first to form, and are surrounded by the eutectic structure of Mg and Mg17Al12. In contrast, the AE44 has very large α-Mg grains at all cooling rates. These grains are filled with Al11RE3 platelets or dendrites. Results suggest that the Al11Re3 phase is completely ineffective in heterogeneous nucleation of α-Mg grains. Originality/value: In this research the authors significantly extended the thermal analysis methodology. The specific results obtained on the structural and creep-resistant Mg casting alloys are of significant value to the development of automotive light metal structures and power train components as well as further development of solidification codes for the commercial HPDC process.

The effect of copper concentration on the microstructure of Al-Si-Cu alloys

Maniara R., Dobrzański L. A., Krupiński M., Sokołowski J. H.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

2007

Vol. 7, iss. 2

119-124

In the metal casting industry, an improvement of component quality depends mainly on better control over the production parameters. In order to gain a better understanding of how to control the as-cast microstructure, it is important to understand the evaluation of microstructure during solidification and understanding how influence the changes of chemical concentration on this microstructure. In this research, the effect of Cu content on the microstructure and solidification parameters of Al-Si-Cu alloys has been investigated. Thus, the thermal analysis of the alloys is used to control of aluminum casting process. The effect of different Cu content on solidification parameters such: aluminum dendrites nucleation temperature (TLiq, Liquidus temperature), á+â eutectic nucleation temperature (TE(Al+Si)N), Cu-rich eutectic nucleation temperature (TAl+Cu), solidus temperature (Tsol), solidification range (ÄTs) has been studied in liquidus region. Influence of Cu content on the microstructure has been carried out. The principle observation made from this work ware that as copper concentration is increased the liquidus and solodius temperature decried. In addition to this it was observed that increase a Cu content from 1 to 4 wt % caused reduce of the secondary dendrite arm spacing and increase the grain size.

Effect of tool cutter immersion on Al-Si bi-metallic materials in High-Speed-Milling

Sokołowski J. H., Szablewski D., Kasprzak W., Ng E. G., Dumitrescu M.

Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

2006

Vol. 17, nr 1-2

15--20

Purpose: Aluminum-Silicon (Al-Si) alloys are commonly used in the automotive industry. At high Si levels they offer good wear resistance. Abrasive wear however, has been identified as the main insert cutter damage mechanism during High-Speed-Milling (HSM). This study investigates the effect of the tool cutter immersion on Al-Si bi-metallic materials in HSM operation. Design/methodology/approach: This study considers the effects of the tool cutter immersion on the resultant cutting forces, associated machined surface roughness, and machined subsurface microstructural damage caused by the tool cutter during the Minimum Quantity Lubricant – High Speed Milling (MQL-HSM) operation of AlSi bi-metallic materials with varying amounts and morphologies of the silicon phase. Findings: Experimental results indicate that a combination of gray cast iron with the W319 microstructure yields the greatest resistance to the tool cutter rake face during the face milling operation for all investigated tool cutter radial immersions. Machined surface roughness measurements reveal that surface roughness is a function of both the silicon content and morphology, as well as the percentage of tool cutter immersion. Matrix hardness measurements indicate that machining at all immersions has the same effect on compressing the matrix structure. Research limitations/implications: This study considers the effects of the radial tooling immersion and material selection while the speed, feed, and axial depth-of-cut are kept constant. Future work should address variability in the machining parameters in an attempt to maximize tool life, while optimizing the machined surface quality. Practical implications: Material selection affects the machining conditions in HSM of Al-Si bi-metallic materials. As a result careful consideration should be given when tailoring the machining conditions to the cast microstructures. Originality/value: North American automakers rely heavily on Al-Si precision sand cast components. As a result bi-metallic machining has to be often addressed during the face milling of engine blocks and cylinder heads. The research conducted here broadens the understanding of the impact of radial immersion on the machining behavior of Al-Si bi-metallic materials.