Wyniki wyszukiwania - BazTech

1

Observation of Hot Tearing in Sr-B Modified A356 Alloy

Uludağ M., Çetin R., Dışpınar D.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

|

2017

|

Vol. 17, iss. 4

165--168

EN

In this work, T-shaped mould design was used to generate hot spot and the effect of Sr and B on the hot tearing susceptibility of A356 was investigated. The die temperature was kept at 250ºC and the pouring was carried out at 740ºC. The amonut of Sr and B additions were 30 and 10 ppm, respectively. One of the most important defects that may exist in cast aluminium is the presence of bifilms. Bifilms can form by the surface turbulence of liquid metal. During such an action, two unbonded surfaces of oxides fold over each other which act as a crack. Therefore, this defect cause many problems in the cast part. In this work, it was found that bifilms have significant effect over the hot tearing of A356 alloy. When the alloy solidifies directionally, the structure consists of elongated dendritic structure. In the absence of equiaxed dendrites, the growing tips of the dendrites pushed the bifilms to open up and unravel. Thus, leading to enlarged surface of oxide to become more harmful. In this case, it was found that these bifilms initiate hot tearing.

2

Effect of Sr and Ti Addition on the Corrosion Behaviour of Al-7Si-0.3Mg Alloy

Uludag M., Kocabas M., Dispinar D., Cetin R., Consever N.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

|

2017

|

Vol. 17, iss. 2

125--130

EN

In the present study, the corrosion behaviour of A356 (Al-7Si-0.3Mg) alloy in 3.5% NaCl solution has been evaluated using cyclic/potentiodynamic polarization tests. The alloy was provided in the unmodified form and it was then modified with AlTi5B1 for grain refinement and with AlSr15 for Si modifications. These modifications yield to better mechanical properties. Tensile tests were performed. In addition, bifilm index and SDAS values were calculated and microstructure of the samples was investigated. As a result of the corrosion test, the Ecorr values for all conditions were determined approximately equal, and the samples were pitted rapidly. The degassing of the melt decreased the bifilm index (i.e. higher melt quality) and thereby the corrosion resistance was increased. The lowest corrosion rate was founded at degassing and as-received condition (3.9x10-3 mm/year). However, additive elements do not show the effect which degassing process shows.

3

Effect of casting procedures in the structure and flow behaviour of semisolid A356 alloy

Proni C. T. W., Robert M. H., Zoqui E. J.

Archives of Materials Science and Engineering

|

2015

|

Vol. 73, nr 2

82--93

EN

Purpose: Evaluation of different casting methods to produce raw material for thixoforming, aiming costs reduction in the production of thixoformable alloys. Reduction of costs may stimulate the commercial use of the semisolid processing technology (SSM). Design/methodology/approach: It is analysed the effect of different casting routes in the microstructure features in semisolid A356 alloy, and in its rheological behaviour. Different casting procedures were investigated: a) pouring in water cooled Cu mould; b) same as „a)” adding electromagnetic stirring; c) same as „a)” adding mechanical vibration; d) same as „b)” with addition of grain refiner; e) same as „c)” with addition of grain refiner. Cast materials were reheated to the semisolid sate and the effect of different holding times upon the globularization of the primary phase was analysed for each cast structure. The semisolid material in each condition was evaluated concerning rheological behaviour. Mechanical properties of thixoformed products were evaluated using flexion tests. Findings: Despite the several methods currently in use to produce raw material for thixoforming, this work shows that the best combination of quality of thixoformable material/ production cost /process operationality can be achieved using casting in permanent mould, under water cooling and mechanical vibration. Resulting cast material under this condition presents grain size smaller than 100 μm, ideal for SSM. Lower the grain size, lower the primary globule size and higher the roundness of the primary phase particle and lower the apparent viscosity of the semisolid. In the best condition achieved, apparent viscosity measured was circa 105 Pa.s (similar to the working range for glass), leading to a probable homogeneous die filling during thixoforming in high pressure die casting machines (HPDC). Research limitations/implications: Regardless the best microstructure for SSM resulting from casting under mechanical vibration, it is still necessary to reach the optimum casting condition in terms of vibration in order to improve, even more, refinement of the microstructure. Practical implications: The suggested process is a simple technique to reduce costs in the production of raw material for thixoforming. The technology is easily implementable in industries. Originality/value: The development of a simple, original, low cost method to produce raw material for SSM technology.