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The Effect of Successive Stages of the Melting Process on the Nucleation of Ductile Cast Iron

Kołakowski Jakub, Brzeżański Mateusz, Burdzy Daniel, Sobieraj J., Urbanowicz M., Paruch T., Janerka Krzysztof

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 23, iss. 1

61--67

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The article discusses issues related to the melting of grey and ductile cast iron in terms of metallurgical quality. The derivative and thermal analysis (DTA) was used to assess this quality. The article presents the results of research carried out in industrial conditions and analysed by the Itaca system. In the paper, the effect of the furnace type, the charge materials and the inoculation process on the parameters characterising the cast iron being melted was analysed. The most important of these are the minimum eutectic temperature (Temin), the liquidus temperature (Tliquidus) and the nucleation rate. The results of the research and calculations are shown in graphs and as dependencies. Some of DTA results were compared to the microstructure analysis results. The article shows that the derivative and thermal analysis is a very effective tool in the assessment of the metallurgical quality of cast iron. It is a very good addition to chemical analysis. Based on the results of the research, it was concluded that a very high correlation exists between the rate of nucleation (DTA) and the number of graphite nuclei (microstructure analysis). Furthermore, it was also found that an improvement in nucleation could be achieved by ensuring a high value of carbon equivalent (CE) and, above all, by conducting the primary and secondary inoculation processes, respectively.

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Evaluation of the Phases Present in the Zinc Coating Obtained on the Ductile Cast Iron Substrate in the Bath with the Addition of Ti

Bracka-Kęsek Karolina, Szczęsny Andrzej, Kopyciński Dariusz, Guzik Edward

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2023

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Vol. 23, iss. 4

5--13

EN

This paper presents the effect of the addition of Ti to the zinc bath. Hot-Dip Galvanizing was carried out on a machined ductile cast iron substrate. The process was carried out at 550°C. Experimental baths A, B and C contained 0.01%, 0.05% and 0.1%Ti, respectively. Metallographic samples were prepared to reveal the microstructure of the coatings. Thickness measurements of the obtained coatings were carried out, and graphs of the approximate crystallization kinetics of the zinc coating were prepared. High-temperature galvanization carried out on the treated surface led to the release of graphite beads from the metal matrix and their diffusion into the coating. This phenomenon can have an adverse effect on the continuity of the coating and its adhesion to the substrate. Crystallization of the δ phase was observed in the coating, and at longer immersion times – a mixture of two-phase δ1 and η phases. With increasing Ti content in the bath, a deterioration in the casting properties of the bath was observed.

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Quality Assessment of Castings Manufactured in the Technology of Moulding Sand with Furfuryl-Resole Resin Modified with PCL Additive

Hosadyna-Kondracka Małgorzata, Major-Gabryś Katarzyna, Warmuzek Małgorzata, Brůna Marek

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2022

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Vol. 67, iss. 2

753--758

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This paper deals with the issue of using moulding sands with a new two-component binder: furfuryl-resole resin - PCL polycaprolactone for the production of ductile iron heavy castings. The previous laboratory studies showed the possibility of using biodegradable materials as binders or parts of binders’ compositions for foundry moulding and core sands. The research proved that addition of new biodegradable PCL in the amount of 5% to the furfuryl-resole resin does not cause significant changes in moulding sand’s properties. The article presents research related to the production of ductile iron castings with the use of moulds with a modified composition, i.e. sands with furfuryl resole resin with and without PCL. Mechanical properties and microstructure of the casting surface layer at the metal/ mould interface are presented. The obtained test results indicate that the use of a biodegradable additive for making foundry moulds from moulding sand with a two-component binder does not deteriorate the properties of ductile iron castings.

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Assessment of the Quality of Ductile Cast Iron EN-GJS-500-7 Through the Influence of its Chemical Composition on the Grain Composition of Spheroidal Graphite

Pacha-Gołębiowska Halina

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2022

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Vol. 22, iss. 4

85--89

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Quantitative evaluation of the microstructure obtained in a product is nowadays commonly required both in R&D activities and during routine quality control of materials and components. This paper presents an assessment of the quality of ductile cast iron, based on investigations of the effect of chemical composition on the distribution of ductile graphite precipitates in low-alloy cast iron EN-GJS-500-7. The size of graphite precipitates was expressed in terms of equivalent cross-sectional diameter, which made it possible to describe the distribution of graphite precipitates with a function simulating the log-normal distribution of graphite. The resulting U, W and Z parameters were statistically analysed, including the effect of chemical composition on graphite distribution. In the studied cast iron, the components that increase the U parameter are silicon, manganese and phosphorus, thus favourably affecting the total graphite number. In contrast, the constituents that decrease the U parameter are carbon, chromium and aluminium.

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Microstructural tests and hardness tests of surface layers of nodular cast iron GJS-350 made using the laser surface alloying process

Sacha Denis

Biuletyn Instytutu Spawalnictwa w Gliwicach

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2021

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Vol. 65, No. 6

37--45

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The article presents test results concerning the microstructure and the hardness of a composite layer made on a substrate of nodular cast iron GJS-350 using the laser surface alloying method. The alloying agent used in the test was powdered titanium. The study consists of an overview of reference publications aimed to introduce the most important aspects concerning the issue subjected to analysis. The research part presents the methodology of tests as well as their results and analysis. Microscopic analysis revealed that the layer structure was fine-grained and highly homogenous, whereas hardness measurements revealed that the titanium-enriched layer was characterised by significantly higher micro-hardness than that of the base material.

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Artykuł przedstawia wyniki badań mikrostruktury i twardości wytworzonej warstwy kompozytowej na podłożu z żeliwa sferoidalnego GJS-350 metodą stopowania laserowego. Jako dodatku stopującego użyto tytanu w postaci proszku. Praca składa się z przeglądu literatury, który ma przybliżyć najważniejsze zagadnienia dotyczące analizowanego problemu. W części badawczej przedstawiono metodologię prowadzonych badań naukowych oraz uzyskane wyniki i ich analizę. Przeprowadzona analiza mikroskopowa pozwoliła ustalić, że wytworzona warstwa ma drobnoziarnistą strukturę o wysokiej jednorodności. Natomiast badania twardości potwierdziły, że warstwa wzbogacona w dodatek tytanu wykazuje znacznie wyższą mikrotwardość niż materiał podłoża.

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Oxide Inclusions in Ductile Cast Iron as Starting Materials for Production SiMo Iron Castings

Dyrlaga Ł., Kopyciński D., Guzik E.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2021

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Vol. 21, iss. 3

43--47

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This paper presents the study about defects found in industrial high silicon ductile iron. The microstructures were analysed using an optical microscope. Afterwards, a scanning electron microscope was used to analyse the chemical composition. The study also examined the origin of oxygen and what is the amount of oxygen in the cast iron. The amount of active oxygen was measured at two production processes. Firstly, at the end of melting process, and secondly, after the nodularization treatment. The research was carried out with different proportions of the raw materials. The focus was on determining the mechanism of the formation of slag defects to eliminate them in order to obtain ductile iron with increased silicon content of the highest possible quality. The research presented in this publication is a part of an implementation doctorate carried out in the METALPOL Foundry in Węgierska Górka (Poland). The presented research concerns the elaboration of initial parameters of liquid metal intended for processing into high-silicon ductile cast iron SiMo1000 type with aluminum and chromium additives.

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The Influence of Selected Melting Parameters on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Cast Iron

Petrus Ł., Bulanowski A., Kołakowski J., Brzeżański M., Urbanowicz M., Sobieraj J., Matuszkiewicz G., Szwalbe L., Janerka K.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2020

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Vol. 20, iss. 1

105--110

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This paper presents the problems related to smelting gray and ductile cast iron. Special attention is paid to the metallurgical quality of cast iron. It depends on the type of furnace, charge materials and the special combination of charge, overheating and holding temperature, melting time, modification and spheroidization method. The evaluation of metallurgical quality has been performed by using derivative-thermal analysis (DTA). During the smelting process and secondary metallurgy, the ITACA system was used allowing to obtain information on alloy characteristic temperatures (Tliquidus, TeMin, TeMax, Tsolidus), VPS value, recalescence value, IGQ coefficient, nucleation gauge, porosity etc. The results of investigations and calculations are displayed in the form of graphs and dependencies. It has been shown that the derivative-thermal analysis (DTA) is an effective complement of chemical analysis and it has been found that both the increase in temperature and metal holding time have a negative impact on the metallurgical quality of liquid metal. The metallurgical quality can be improved by using proper composition of charge materials and modifiers.

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Solid Particle Erosion of Laser Surface Melted Ductile Cast Iron

Kotarska A., Janicki D., Górka J., Poloczek T.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2020

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Vol. 20, iss. 3

105--111

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The article presents research on solid particle erosive wear resistance of ductile cast iron after laser surface melting. This surface treatment technology enables improvement of wear resistance of ductile cast iron surface. For the test ductile cast iron EN GJS-350-22 surface was processed by high power diode laser HPDL Rofin Sinar DL020. For the research single pass and multi pass laser melted surface layers were made. The macrostructure and microstructure of multi pass surface layers were analysed. The Vickers microhardness tests were proceeded for single pass and multi pass surface layers. The solid particle erosive test according to standard ASTM G76 – 04 with 30°, 60° and 90° impact angle was made for each multi pass surface layer. As a reference material in erosive test, base material EN GJS-350-22 was used. After the erosive test, worn surfaces observations were carried out on the Scanning Electron Microscope. Laser surface melting process of tested ductile cast iron resulted in maximum 3.7 times hardness increase caused by microstructure change. This caused the increase of erosive resistance in comparison to the base material.

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Innovation technology for the production of massive slag ladles at the Krakodlew S.A. Foundry. Presentation of design works on research and development

Paszkiewicz M., Guzik E., Kopyciński D., Kalandyk B., Burbelko A., Gurgul D., Sobula S., Ziółko A., Piotrowski K., Bednarczyk P.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2020

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Vol. 20, iss. 4

67--71

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This article is a description of the progress of research and development in the area of massive large-scale castings - slag ladles implemented in cooperation with the Faculty of Foundry Engineering of UST in Krakow. Slag ladles are the one of the major castings that has been developed by the Krakodlew (massive castings foundry) for many years. Quality requirements are constantly increasing in relation to the slag ladles. Slag ladles are an integral tool in the logistics of enterprises in the metallurgical industry in the process of well-organized slag management and other by-products and input materials. The need to increase the volume of slag ladles is still growing. Metallurgical production is expected to be achieved in Poland by 2022 at the level of 9.4 million Mg/year for the baseline scenario - 2016 - 9 million Mg/year. This article describes the research work carried out to date in the field of technology for the production of massive slag ladles of ductile cast iron and cast steel.

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Ductile Cast Iron Microstructure Adjustment by Means of Heat Treatment

Mróz M., Orłowicz A. W., Tupaj M., Kupiec B., Kawiński M.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2020

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Vol. 20, iss. 3

37--40

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The study presented in this paper concerned the possibility to apply a heat treatment process to ductile cast-iron thin-walled castings in order to remove excessive quantities of pearlite and eutectic cementite precipitates and thus meet the customer’s requirements. After determining the rates of heating a casting up to and cooling down from 900°C feasible in the used production heat treatment furnace (v_h = 300°C/h and v_c = 200°C/h, respectively), dilatometric tests were carried out to evaluate temperatures T_gr, TAc₁ ^start, TAc₁ ^{, TAr₁ ^start, and TAr₁ ^end. The newly acquired knowledge was the base on which conditions for a single-step ferritizing heat treatment securing disintegration of pearlite were developed as well as those of a two-step ferritization process guaranteeing complete disintegration of cementite and arriving at the required ferrite and pearlite content. A purely ferritic matrix and hardness of 119 HB was secured by the treatment scheme: 920°C for 2 hours / v_c = 60°C/h / 720°C for 4 hours. A matrix containing 20–45% of pearlite and hardness of 180–182 HB was obtained by applying: 920°C for 2 hours or 4 hours / v_c = 200°C/h to 650°C / ambient air.}

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Structure and Mechanical Properties of HVOF Sprayed (WC-Co+Co) Composite Coating on Ductile Cast Iron

Ksiazek Marzanna, Boron Lukasz, Tchorz Adam, Grzelka Ryszard

Welding Technology Review

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2019

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R. 91, nr 3

41--50

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An investigation was conducted to determine the role of Co particles in the WC-Co coating produced with the High Velocity Oxygen-Fuel (HVOF) spraying on microstructure, mechanical and wear properties in a system of type: WC-Co coating/ductlile cast iron. The microstructure of the thermal sprayed WC-Co+Co coating was characterized by scanning electron (SEM) and transmission electron (TEM) microscopes as well as the analysis of chemical and phase composition in microareas (EDS, XRD). For analysis of the quality and adhesion of coatings, the scratch-test was applied. It was found that as a result of the HVOF spray of WC-Co powders with the addition of Co particles, the coatings of low porosity, high hardness, a very good adhesion to the substrate, compact structure with partially molten Co particles and finely fragmented WC particles embedded in a cobalt matrix, coming to the size of nanocrystalline sizes were obtained. Moreover, the results were discussed in reference to examination of bending strength considering cracking and delamination in the system of (WC-Co+Co)/ductile cast iron as well as hardness and wear resistance of the coating. It was found that the addition of Co particles was significantly increase resistance to cracking and wear behaviour in the studied system.

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W pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań, dotyczące wpływu modyfikacji składu chemicznego powłok WC-Co (poprzez domieszkowanie cząstkami Co), wytworzonych techniką natryskiwania proszkowego naddźwiękowego z dużymi prędkościami (HVOF) na mikrostrukturę, właściwości mechaniczne i użytkowe układu typu: powłoka WC-Co/żeliwo sferoidalne. Mikrostruktura powłok WC-Co+Co była analizowana za pomocą mikroskopu świetlnego, skaningowego i transmisyjnego wraz z przeprowadzeniem badań składu chemicznego i fazowego powłok w mikroobszarach przy wykorzystaniu techniki EOS i XRO. Do analizy jakości i przyczepności powłok zastosowano test zarysowania. Stwierdzono, że w wyniku natryskiwania techniką HVOF proszków WC-Co z dodatkiem cząstek Co, powłoki charakteryzują się niską porowatością wysoką twardością bardzo dobrą przyczepnością do podłoża, zwartą budową z częściowo stopionymi cząstkami Co i silnie rozdrobnionymi cząstkami WC osadzonymi w kobaltowej matrycy, dochodzącymi do wymiarów nanometrycznych. Ponadto w pracy przedstawiono wyniki dotyczące wytrzymałości na zginanie układu WC-Co+Co/żeliwo sferoidalne w zestawieniu z analizą pękania i delaminacji powłoki w obszarze granicy rozdziału, oraz wynikami pomiarów twardości i odporności na zużycie powłoki. Stwierdzono, że dodatek cząstek Co znacznie zwiększa odporność na pękanie i zużycie w badanym układzie.

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Laser surface alloying of ductile cast iron with Ti + 5% W mixture

Kotarska Aleksandra

Welding Technology Review

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2019

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R. 91, nr 5

19--25

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The article presents results of the research on laser alloying of the ductile cast iron EN-GJS 350-22 substrate with the mixture of titanium powder with addition of 5 wt.% of tungsten. The aim of the process was to obtain surface layer with the in-situ composite structure. Laser alloying process was carried out using high power diode laser (HPDDL) with rectangular laser beam focus and uniform power density distribution in one axis of the beam focus (top-hat profile). The tests included determination of the influence of process parameters on the dimensions of the alloyed beads, metallographic macroscopic and microscopic observations, microhardness measurements of the laser alloyed layers and EDS chemical composition tests.

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Artykuł przedstawia wyniki badań nad stopowaniem laserowym żeliwa sferoidalnego EN-GJS 350-22 mieszaniną proszku tytanu z dodatkiem 5 %wag. wolframu. Celem procesu było uzyskanie warstwy wierzchniej o strukturze kompozytowej metodą in-situ. Proces stopowania przeprowadzony został z wykorzystaniem lasera diodowego dużej mocy HPDDL o ognisku prostokątnym i równomiernym rozkładzie gęstości mocy w jednej osi ogniska (top-hat profile). Badania obejmowały określenie wpływu parametrów procesu na wymiary ściegów stopowanych, obserwacje makroskopowe i mikroskopowe, pomiary mikrotwardości uzyskanych warstw wierzchnich oraz badania składu chemicznego EDS.

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Ultrasonic Control of Ductile Cast Iron Castings by Phased Array Technique

Boháčik M., Mičian M., Koňár R., Trško L., Winczek J.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2019

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iss. 2

9--14

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The goal of this article is non-destructive ultrasonic testing of internal castings defects. Our task was to cast several samples with defects like porosity and cavities (where belongs mostly shrinkages) and then pass these samples under ultrasonic testing. The characteristics of ultrasonic control of castings are presented in the theoretical part of this article. Ultrasonic control is a volume non-destructive method that can detect internal defects in controlled materials without damaging the construction. It is one of the most widely used methods of volume non-destructive testing. For experimental control were made several cylindrical samples from ferritic grey and ductile cast iron. Because of the form and dispersion of graphite of grey cast iron it was not possible to make ultrasonic records on this casting with probe we used, so we worked only with ductile cast iron. Ultrasonic records of casting control are shown and described in the experimental part. The evaluation of the measurement results and the reliability of the ultrasonic method in castings control is listed at the end of this article.

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Detectability of Defect and its Beginning on the Formed Cast-iron Cast

Kantoriková E.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2019

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iss. 2

75--78

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The article describes the detection of a defect in a cast iron casting. It analyzes the cause of the crack in the Turbine Component casting. In this article, we are focusing on a particular turbine casting that is commonly used in automobiles as one of the components for turbochargers. The turbine is a casting made of ductile cast iron with a visible crack on the naked eye. The formation of cracks in castings is a common but undesirable phenomenon in the foundry practice. It is important to identify the errors, but also to know the cause of defects in castings. The solution is a detailed error analysis. In this paper I used metallographic analysis and magnetic powder method. The crack formation is due to tension in the casting, which results in tensile, shear, or shear forces. The crack formation kinetics is difficult because it is still very low during hardening and shortly after the casting is overloaded. The crack is most often due to core resistance or shrinkage molds that begin after the surface layer is tightened when the strength of the material is negligible to the end of the crystallisation.

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A Possibility to Improve Resistance of Cast-iron Wood Chip Fine Grinder Liners to Abrasive Wear

Orłowicz A. W., Mróz M., Tupaj M., Kupiec B., Jacek M., Radoń M.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2018

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Vol. 18, iss. 4

35--38

EN

The paper deals with the issue of potential for improvement of resistance of wood chip fine grinders to abrasive wear by providing them with WCCoCr coating applied with the use of atmospheric plasma spraying (APS). The study focused on establishing parameters of the technological process of spraying a 250–270 μm thick coating onto surface of ductile cast iron castings used to date as grinder linings. The presented data include results of microstructure examination, chemical composition analysis, HV hardness measurements, and scratch tests for both previous and new variant of linings. The obtained scratch test results indicate that the material of the coating is characterized with definitely lower susceptibility to scratching. The scratch made on coating was 75–84 μm wide and 7.2–8.2 μm deep, while the scratch on cast iron was distinctly wider (200–220 μm) and deeper (8.5–12.8 μm). In case of cast iron, the range of variability in scratch width and depth was definitely larger. This can be explained with large difference in hardness of individual components of microstructure of cast iron and significantly larger plastic deformation of cast iron compared to the coating revealed in the course of indenter motion over surfaces of the two materials. It has been found that application of WCCoCr coating offered better resistance of lining surfaces to scratching which can be considered a rationale for undertaking in-service tests.

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Microstructural Evolution During Laser Surface Alloying of Ductile Cast Iron with Titanium

Janicki D.

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

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2017

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Vol. 62, iss. 4

2425--2431

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Diode laser surface alloying process was used to the in-situ synthesis of TiC-reinforced composite surface layers on the ductile cast iron substrate. The obtained composite surface layers were investigated using optical and scanning electron microscopy, and XRD diffraction. It was found that the morphology and fraction of TiC phase is directly dependent upon both the concentration of titanium in the molten pool and also the solidification rate. With increasing titanium content, the fraction of TiC increases, whereas the fraction of cementite decreases. The TiC phase promotes a heterogeneous nucleation of primary austenite grains, what reduces a tendency of cracking in the alloyed layers.

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Validation Tests of Prediction Modules of Shrinkage Defects in Cast Iron Sample

Hajkowski J., Roquet P., Khamashta M., Codina E., Ignaszak Z.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2017

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Vol. 17, iss. 1

57--66

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The paper presents the results of experimental-simulation tests of expansion-shrinkage phenomena occurring in cast iron castings. The tests were based on the standard test for inspecting the tendency of steel-carbon alloys to create compacted discontinuities of the pipe shrinkage type. The cast alloy was a high-silicone ductile iron of GJS - 600 - 10 grade. The validation regarding correctness of prognoses of the shrinkage defects was applied mostly to the simulation code (system) NovaFlow & Solid CV (NFS CV). The obtained results were referred to the results obtained using the Procast system (macro- and micromodel). The analysis of sensitivity of the modules responsible for predicting the shrinkage discontinuities on selected pre-processing parameters was performed, focusing mostly on critical fractions concerning the feeding flows (mass and capillary) and variation of initial temperature of the alloy in the mould and heat transfer coefficient (HTC) on the casting - chill interface.

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The Influence of Different Assist Gases on Ductile Cast Iron Cutting by CO2 Laser

Meško J., Nigrovič R., Zrak A.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2017

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Vol. 17, iss. 4

109--114

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This article deals with the technology and principles of the laser cutting of ductile cast iron. The properties of the CO2 laser beam, input parameters of the laser cutting, assist gases, the interaction of cut material and the stability of cutting process are described. The commonly used material (nodular cast iron - share of about 25% of all castings on the market) and the method of the laser cutting of that material, including the technological parameters that influence the cutting edge, are characterized. Next, the application and use of this method in mechanical engineering practice is described, focusing on fixing and renovation of mechanical components such as removing the inflow gate from castings with the desired quality of the cut, without the further using of the chip machining technology. Experimental samples from the nodular cast iron were created by using different technological parameters of laser cutting. The heat affected zone (HAZ), its width, microstructure and roughness parameter Pt was monitored on the experimental samples (of thickness t = 13 mm). The technological parameters that were varied during the experiments included the type of assist gases (N2 and O2), to be more specific the ratio of gases, and the cutting speed, which ranged from 1.6 m/min to 0.32 m/min. Both parameters were changed until the desired properties were achieved.

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Influence of Boron on Crystallization and Microstructure of Ductile Cast Iron

Dojka R., Studnicki A.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2017

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Vol. 17, iss. 2

15--20

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The objective of the research was to determine the influence of boron on the crystallization process and microstructure of ductile cast iron. In the case of ductile cast iron it is a vital issue because even as little as trace presence of boron changes the properties of ductile cast iron in a significant way. With the use of a new ATD-4 (TDA) tester and CRYSTALDIGRPAH converter it was possible to measure the crystallization process parameters of the same alloy with four different contents of boron in one mould. Four samples with different boron contents were extracted, their microhardness was measured and quantitative analysis of microstructure was conducted. Obtained results allowed to state that with increasing content of boron the amount of graphite precipitates decreases, the amount of pearlite precipitates increases, the shape of graphite precipitates deteriorates and hardness increases. It is also planned to perform additional testings with boron contents between previously tested values.

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Effect of Heat Treatment Parameters on the Toughness of Unalloyed Ausferritic Ductile Iron

Guzik E., Sokolnicki M., Nowak A.

Archives of Foundry Engineering

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2016

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Vol. 16, iss. 2

79--84

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Studies were carried out to determine the effect of heat treatment parameters on the plastic properties of unalloyed ausferritic ductile iron, such as the elongation and toughness at ambient temperature and at – 60°C. The effect of austenitizing temperature (850, 900 and 950°C) and ausferritizing time (5 - 180 min.) at a temperature of 360°C was also discussed. The next step covered investigations of a relationship that is believed to exist between the temperature (270, 300, 330, 360 and 390°C) and time (5, 10, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 240 min.) of the austempering treatment and the mechanical properties of unalloyed ausferritic ductile iron, when the austenitizing temperature is 950°C. The “process window” was calculated for the ADI characterized by high toughness corresponding to the EN-GJS-800-10-RT and EN-GJS-900-8 grades according to EN-PN 1564 and to other high-strength grades included in this standard. Low-alloyed cast iron with the nodular graphite is an excellent starting material for the technological design of all the ausferritic ductile iron grades included in the PN-EN-1624 standard. The examined cast iron is characterized by high mechanical properties stable within the entire range of heat treatment parameters.