Evolution of Intermetallic Phases in Soldering of the Die Casting of Aluminum Alloys

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 2609-2615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Song ◽  
Xiaoming Wang ◽  
Tony DenOuden ◽  
Qingyou Han
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Intermetallic Phases

scholarly journals Study on refine and morphology change of AlFeSi phase in A380 alloy by K addition

2020 ◽  
Vol 185 ◽  
pp. 04060
Author(s):  
Meng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Property ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Intermetallic Phases ◽  
Morphology Change ◽  
Casting Alloys ◽  
A380 Alloy ◽  
A380 Alloys ◽  
Aluminum Silicon

Aluminum-Silicon (Al-Si) alloys are one of the most widely used aluminum alloys. But iron can severely deteriorate the mechanical property of Al-Si diecasting alloy because its presence leads to the precipitation of different AlFeSi intermetallic phases which damage the ductility of alloys. Thus controlling the fraction and morphology of AlFeSi phase, especially the β-AlFeSi phase is important way to refine the ductility of Al-Si die casting alloys. In this article, K element was added into A380 alloys to study the effect of K on the morphology change of AlFeSi phase. The results show that a certain level of K addition 0.05-0.1 wt% will refine β-AlFeSi and transform β-AlFeSi phase to α-AlFeSi. In addition, K addition can better refine AlFeSi at high ccoling rates. The mechanism of refinement of K on AlFeSi phase is analyzed.

Development of 2-Cavity Die Casting Process for AM50 Mg Steering Column Lock Housing Module

2006 ◽  
Vol 510-511 ◽  
pp. 334-337
Author(s):  
Shae K. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Weight Reduction ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Good Choice ◽  
Weight Basis ◽  
Die Casting Process

It is obvious that automotive industry worldwide is predicting significant growth in the use of magnesium alloys for weight reduction to decrease fuel consumption and emission. About a half decade ago, the price of magnesium alloys was more than twice that of aluminum alloys on a weight basis. Currently, magnesium alloys cost about one and a half times that of aluminum alloys on a weight basis, and thus the price of magnesium alloys is the same as or lower than that of aluminum alloys on a per volume basis. However, in considering the performance of magnesium components (not their specific mechanical properties) and recycling aspect of magnesium alloys, it is required to realize niche applications of magnesium alloys, which meet the cost requirement on performance basis and/or offer more than weight reduction. There are many other factors that make magnesium a good choice: component consolidation, improved safety for driver and passengers, and improved noise vibration and harshness (NVH), to name a few. As one of these efforts to adopt magnesium alloys in automotive component, this paper describes the research strategy of cold chamber type 2-cavity die casting of AM50 magnesium alloy for developing the steering column lock housing module with emphasis on cost driving factors and necessities for cost reduction, explaining why AM50 magnesium alloy is chosen with design and die casting process optimization.

Influence of Process Parameters on the Fluidity of High Pressure Die-Casting Al-Si Alloys

2013 ◽  
Vol 813 ◽  
pp. 171-174
Author(s):  
Young Chan Kim ◽  
Se Weon Choi ◽  
Cheol Woo Kim ◽  
Jae Ik Cho ◽  
Chang Seog Kang
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Influence Of Process Parameters ◽  
Vacuum Suction ◽  
Gravity Casting ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Injection Speed ◽  
Pressure Die Casting

It is generally known that silicon influences the fluidity of aluminum alloys. There are several techniques to evaluate the fluidity of aluminum for gravity casting such as using spiral or serpentine type mold and vacuum suction test. However, fluidity of aluminum in high pressure die-casting has not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, in this study, the relationship between the fluidity and superheat of pouring aluminum alloy as well as injection speed was studied. A serpentine and step type die for evaluating the fluidity of aluminum alloys was designed and actual experiments were conducted for aluminum by varying many parameters such as pouring and injection speed and the content of silicon. The results showed that fluidity of aluminum in die-casting was quite similar to the gravity casting. Under high pressure die casting conditions, increased fluidity was measured as the silicon content, superheat, G.B.F treatment time and injection speed were increased.

The Effect of Alloying Elements on Thermal Conductivity of Aluminum Alloys in High Pressure Die Casting

2013 ◽  
Vol 813 ◽  
pp. 175-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheol Woo Kim ◽  
Jae Ik Cho ◽  
Se Weon Choi ◽  
Young Chan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Pure Aluminum ◽  
High Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Alloying Elements ◽  
Alloying Element ◽  
Casting Alloys ◽  
Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Effect Of Alloying

Recently, demand of aluminum alloys for manufacturing in components with high thermal conductivity application increases. However, the most aluminum die casting alloys exhibit very lower thermal properties, about only a half of pure aluminum. In die casting alloys, alloying elements are essential to obtain sufficient fluidity and mechanical strength, therefore, in this study, the effect of alloying elements, Si, Cu, Mg, Fe and Mn, on thermal conductivity, die casting characteristics and mechanical properties were analyzed and the appropriate amount of each alloying element were investigated. The results showed that Mn had the most deleterious effect in thermal conductivity and Si and Fe contents were important to improve fluidity and strength. The alloy with 1.5~2.0wt.%Si and 0.6wt.%Fe showed very good combination of high thermal conductivity and sufficient casting characteristics.

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