scholarly journals Experimental Investigation and Optimization of the Semisolid Multicavity Squeeze Casting Process for Wrought Aluminum Alloy Scroll

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 5278
Author(s):  
Yi Guo ◽  
Yongfei Wang ◽  
Shengdun Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Shrinkage Porosity ◽  
Optimal Process ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
Wrought Aluminum

Scroll compressors are popularly applied in air-conditioning systems. The conventional fabrication process causes gas and shrinkage porosity in the scroll. In this paper, the electromagnetic stirring (EMS)-based semisolid multicavity squeeze casting (SMSC) process is proposed for effectively manufacturing wrought aluminum alloy scrolls. Insulation temperature, squeeze pressure, and the treatment of the micromorphology and mechanical properties of the scroll were investigated experimentally. It was found that reducing the insulation temperature can decrease the grain size, increase the shape factor, and improve mechanical properties. The minimum grain size was found as 111 ± 3 μm at the insulation temperature of 595 °C. The maximum tensile strength, yield strength, and hardness were observed as 386 ± 8 MPa, 228 ± 5 MPa, and 117 ± 5 HV, respectively, at the squeeze pressure of 100 MPa. The tensile strength and hardness of the scroll could be improved, and the elongation was reduced by the T6 heat treatment. The optimal process parameters are recommended at an insulation temperature in the range of 595–600 °C and a squeeze pressure of 100 MPa. Under the optimal process parameters, scroll casting was completely filled, and there was no obvious shrinkage defect observed inside. Its microstructure is composed of fine and spherical grains.

Investigation of mechanical properties on Al 6061-B4C composite by squeeze casting process technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-48
Author(s):  
A. Sathishkumar ◽  
Gowtham A ◽  
M. Jeyasuriya ◽  
S. DineshBabu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Metal Matrix ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
B4c Particles ◽  
Engineering Industries ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process

Aluminum alloy is widely used in automotive, aerospace and other engineering industries because of its excellent mechanical properties. The main objective is to enhance 6061 Al alloy’s mechanical properties by producing 6061-B4C composite through squeeze casting process. Experimentation was carried out with different micron sizes and weight fraction of B4C particles. The mechanical properties of reinforced metal matrix were experimentally investigated in terms of Ultimate Tensile Strength and Hardness. We observe that these two properties are improved by the reinforcement of B4C particles and applied squeeze pressure.

Effects of annealing treatment on mechanical properties of 8011 aluminum alloy after cryogenic rolling

2019 ◽  
Vol 116 (2) ◽  
pp. 219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junjun Cui ◽  
Liqing Chen ◽  
Yanfei Li ◽  
Jiahua Liu ◽  
Jiaqi Xie
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Annealing Treatment ◽  
Energy Dispersive Spectrum ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Cryogenic Rolling ◽  
The Ideal

In order to improve mechanical properties of roll cast 8011 aluminum alloy (AA 8011) by grain strengthening, and expand its application field, the effect of different annealing treating processes on mechanical properties and microstructures of cryogenic rolled AA 8011 was investigated. The roll cast AA 8011 was cryogenic rolled for six passes and then annealed. The annealing treatment was adopted at 100–300 °C for 1 h, and then the annealing treatment was adopted at 220 °C for 10–80 min. The microstructures of AA 8011 under roll cast and cryogenic rolled states were studied by using OM. The grain size was calculated by the Image-pro-plus 5.0. The microstructures of AA 8011 under annealing states were observed by using TEM and energy dispersive spectrum analysis. The results show that the second phase Al8Fe2Si appears in the cryogenic rolled AA 8011 after annealing treatment. When the dislocation moves in the grain, the dislocation plays a pinning role, which is conducive to grain refinement. The optical annealing treatment was treated at 220 °C for 40 min with optimal thermal stability. The ideal grain size is 1 μm, hardness is 65 HV, and tensile strength is 202 MPa. It is about 1.5 times of the roll cast AA 8011.

scholarly journals EN AW-2024 Wrought Aluminum Alloy Processed by Casting with Crystallization under Pressure

2017 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-116
Author(s):  
Branislav Vanko ◽  
Ladislav Stanček ◽  
Roman Moravčík
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Shrinkage Porosity ◽  
Forced Flow ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Crystallization Under Pressure ◽  
Wrought Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Wrought Aluminum

AbstractBy using the wrought aluminum alloys can be created castings with higher mechanical properties than the castings made of standard foundry aluminum alloys, but it is necessary to handle the process of making sound castings without any defects such as hot tears and shrinkage porosity. In experiments, we have been studied of wrought aluminum alloy EN AW-2024 which has been processed by the casting with crystallization under pressure with forced flow. Castings were heat treated by standard T6 heat treatment.

Research on the Strength Improvement of 7A04 Aluminum Alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 19-21
Author(s):  
Chao Jue Yi ◽  
Peng Cheng Zhai ◽  
Li Zhou Dong ◽  
Qi Hao Fu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Cryogenic Treatment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Strength Improvement

By using cryogenic treatment on 7A04 aluminum alloy tested with micrographic analysis and mechanical properties test, we studied the impact on mechanical properties of 7A04 aluminum alloy The results showed that the strength of 7A04 aluminum alloy could be highly increased and the grain size would be reduced in the process through being treated in 480°C/80min + aging in 120°C/4h + cryogenic treatment + aging at 120°C/16h.7A04 aluminum alloy are more fully recrystallized to grain refinement and the tensile strength of it can be increased to 720Mpa after the treatment.

Influence of Ti to the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-12Si-3.2Cu-1Mg-2.4Ni Piston Alloy

2013 ◽  
Vol 477-478 ◽  
pp. 1278-1283
Author(s):  
Ling Zhan Zhou ◽  
Yin Jiang Peng ◽  
Xiu Rong Zhu ◽  
Guang Ming Zhang ◽  
Li Ming Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Eutectic Si ◽  
Squeeze Casting Process ◽  
Ti Addition

Al-12Si-3.2Cu-1Mg-2.4Ni-χTi (χ=0, 0.2) alloys were prepared by squeeze casting process, and then heat-treated. The mechanical properties were tested at 350°C, the microstructure and phases in them were investigated by optical microscope, SEM, EDS and XRD. It is found that the grain size has an obvious increment after 0.2 wt. % Ti additions to Al-12Si-3.2Cu-1Mg-2.4Ni, and the ultimate tensile strength at elevated-temperature increased accordingly. Intermetallic compounds, such as γ-Al7Cu4Ni, M-Mg2Si, Q-Al5Cu2Mg8Si6 and δ-Al3CuNi existing in alloys with and without Ti addition. Needle-like Ti containing phase with the elements of Al, Si and Ti created in Al-12Si-3.2Cu-1Mg-2.4Ni-0.2Ti alloy, and the eutectic Si is found to distribute by the side of Ti containing phase.

Thixoforming of Wrought Aluminum Alloy 1973

2019 ◽  
Vol 285 ◽  
pp. 203-209
Author(s):  
Thanh Binh Ngo ◽  
A.B. Semenov ◽  
B.I. Semenov
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Ultimate Strength ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Cooling Slope ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Punch Velocity ◽  
Die Temperature ◽  
Wrought Aluminum

In this paper, the microstructure and mechanical properties of thixoformed 1973 (AlZn5.5Mg2.4Cu1.7Zr) wrought aluminium alloy were investigated. A cooling slope was used to produce non-dendritic billets. Thixoforming process parameters were determined as follows: die temperature of 250 °C, feedstock temperature of 600 - 605 °C, punch velocity of 7 mm/s. Mechanical properties of thixoformed with ultimate strength of 461 MPa and elongation of 3,1 % in the T2 condition. The lower properties of the thixoformed material are mainly associated with porosity.

Effect of Preheat Temperature on Friction Stir Welded Aluminum Alloy 5052 Joints

2014 ◽  
Vol 597 ◽  
pp. 253-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Muhayat ◽  
Triyono ◽  
Bambang Kusharjanta ◽  
Radian T. Handika
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Friction Stir Welding ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
Preheat Temperature ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Friction Stir Welding Process ◽  
Heated Air

The effects of preheat temperature on mechanical properties and the microstructure of friction stir welded (FSW) aluminum alloy 5052 joints were studied in the present work. Heated air from Hot Gun was applied in front of the FSW tool to give the preheat on friction stir welding process. Preheat temperature was set 150°C, 250°C and 300°C. Mechanical properties were correlated and analyzed according to tensile strength, macro and microstructure. Defect free weldswere obtained at all preheat variations. The increasing preheat temperature produced the coarser grain size, it influencedthe little decrease both the tensile strength and hardness of joints.

Effect of the Pressure on Microstructure of A380 Aluminum Alloy Prepared by Squeeze Casting

2017 ◽  
Vol 735 ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Bai Shui Yu ◽  
Shu Ming Xing
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Grain Boundary ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Chinese Script ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
Tissue Volume ◽  
A380 Alloy ◽  
Solidification Pressure

Effects of the solidification pressure on microstructure and mechanical properties of A380 alloy have been experimentally investigated. The obtained results show that the microstructures of the A380 aluminum alloy is fined, the porosity is decreased and the mechanical properties is improved remarkably with the increase of the solidification pressure. When the squeeze pressure increases from 0 MPa to 75MPa, the size of dendrite arm space decreases from 914 μm to 313 μm, reduced by 66%; the eutectic tissue volume fraction increases from 22.5% to 41.36%; the porosity decreases from 4.91% to 1.23%; the secondary dendrite spacing decreases from 39 μm to 18 μm; the size of needle-like β-Al5FeSi phase decreases significantly, and a few Chinese script α-Fe phases was observed in the grain boundary.

Effect of Process Parameters on Mechanical Characterization of Dissimilar Friction Stir Welded Aluminium Alloys

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 701-704
Author(s):  
R. Ramesh ◽  
S. Suresh Kumar ◽  
R.V. Srinivasan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Welding Parameters ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Tool Pin Profile ◽  
Axial Forces ◽  
Tool Pin

Aluminum alloys exhibit poor weldability by conventional fusion welding process. The heat treatable aluminum alloy AA2014 is extensively used in the aircraft industry because it has good ductility and high strength to weight ratio. In this paper the effects of welding parameters and tool profile on the mechanical properties of friction stir welded butt joints of dissimilar aluminum alloy sheets AA6082 and AA2014. The process parameters such as rotational speed, transverse speed and axial forces were considered. The effect of parameters on weld quality was analyzed. Hardness and tensile tests are carried out at room temperature to examine the mechanical properties of the welded joints. The joints produced with straight square tool pin profile have higher ultimate tensile strength, whereas the straight cylindrical tool pin profile results in lower tensile strength.

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