scholarly journals Study on the Austemperability of Thin-wall Ductile Cast Iron Produced by High-Pressure Die-casting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederic van gen Hassend ◽  
Lukas Ninnemann ◽  
Felix Töberich ◽  
Michael Breuckmann ◽  
Arne Röttger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Ductile Cast Iron ◽  
Thin Wall ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Brittle Behavior ◽  
Pressure Die Casting

AbstractThe production of thin-wall ductile iron (TWDI) by high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) is complex because of several metallurgical and microstructural challenges. The present work aims to evaluate the austemperability of components (4 mm thickness) produced by HPDC process. The graphitization kinetics, the pearlite formation during continuous cooling, and the effect of austempering on the evolution of the ausferritic microstructure were investigated using dilatometric tests, microstructural analysis as well as Vickers hardness tests and tensile tests. Results show that components exhibit a brittle behavior because of white structures, small shrinkage cavities, and microporosity in the as-cast condition. Graphitization at 1100 °C allows rapid formation of small graphite particles within a short time (40 s). The critical cooling time (t8/5) to avoid the formation of pearlite upon cooling was found to be 5 s at a martensite start temperature of 193 ± 14 °C. Austempering at 360 °C for 40 min results in an ausferritic microstructure with stable carbon-enriched austenite which provides a high hardness (355 ± 4 HV10) and tensile strength (Rm = 709 ± 65 MPa). The results represent main criteria regarding the producibility of die-casted TWDI, which are helpful for future alloy and heat treatment design.

Metallographic Assessment of Al-12Si High-Pressure Die Casting Escalator Steps

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1486-1493 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Frederic Vander Voort ◽  
Beatriz Suárez-Peña ◽  
Juan Asensio-Lozano
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Surface Layer ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Applied Pressure ◽  
Physical Metallurgy ◽  
Dendritic Microstructure ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Pressure Die Casting

AbstractA microstructural characterization study was performed on high-pressure die cast specimens extracted from escalator steps manufactured from an Al-12 wt.% Si alloy designed for structural applications. Black and white, color light optical imaging and scanning electron microscopy techniques were used to conduct the microstructural analysis. Most regions in the samples studied contained globular-rosette primary α-Al grains surrounded by an Al-Si eutectic aggregate, while primary dendritic α-Al grains were present in the surface layer. This dendritic microstructure was observed in the regions where the melt did not impinge directly on the die surface during cavity filling. Consequently, microstructures in the surface layer were nonuniform. Utilizing physical metallurgy principles, these results were analyzed in terms of the applied pressure and filling velocity during high-pressure die casting. The effects of these parameters on solidification at different locations of the casting are discussed.

A Development of Virtual Manufacturing System for Magnesium High Pressure Die Casting Processes

Materials ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weilong Chen
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Virtual Manufacturing ◽  
Mold Design ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Molten Magnesium ◽  
Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Soft And Hardware ◽  
Free Magnesium

In recent years, high-pressure die-casting magnesium components have been gaining currency worldwide because of the excellent properties that magnesium alloys can offer to meet new product requirements. With the increasing application of magnesium parts worldwide, many research and development projects have been carried out to advance HPDC technology. However, truly optimized mold design and production of defect free castings remains a challenge for die casters. For many HPDC magnesium products, especially those specified for porosity-free and high cosmetic requirement, the challenge not only comes form a lack of a deeper understanding of how molten magnesium alloys fill the mold cavity and form defects, but also from improper preliminary part design. This study proposes a virtual prototyping system that integrates several effective soft and hardware tools for both the part and mold-design engineer to evaluate part manufacturability. Also, investigated in this study are the major causes of those defects that are the predominant cause of rejection of thin walled, leak-free magnesium parts requiring highly cosmetic finishes.

scholarly journals On the Use of Conformal Cooling in High-Pressure Die-Casting and Semisolid Casting

Technologies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Anders E. W. Jarfors ◽  
Ruslan Sevastopol ◽  
Karamchedu Seshendra ◽  
Qing Zhang ◽  
Jacob Steggo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Life Extension ◽  
Conformal Cooling ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Cooling Channels ◽  
Die Life ◽  
Die Materials ◽  
Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Semisolid Casting

Today, tool life in high pressure die casting (HPDC) is of growing interest. A common agreement is that die life is primarily decided by the thermal load and temperature gradients in the die materials. Conformal cooling with the growth of additive manufacturing has raised interest as a means of extending die life. In the current paper, conformal cooling channels’ performance and effect on the thermal cycle in high-pressure die casting and rheocasting are investigated for conventional HPDC and semisolid processing. It was found that conformal cooling aids die temperature reduction, and the use of die spray may be reduced and support the die-life extension. For the die filling, the increased temperature was possibly counterproductive. Instead, it was found that the main focus for conformal cooling should be focused to manage temperature around the in-let bushing and possibly the runner system. Due to the possible higher inlet pressures for semisolid casting, particular benefits could be seen.

Failure analysis of H13 steel die for high pressure die casting Al alloy

2021 ◽  
pp. 105330
Author(s):  
Rengen Ding ◽  
Haibo Yang ◽  
Shuzhi Li ◽  
Guodong Wu ◽  
Jiahao Mo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
H13 Steel ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Pressure Die Casting

scholarly journals A digital twin approach to predict and compensate distortion in a High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) process chain

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 144-149
Author(s):  
Alireza Ebrahimi ◽  
Udo Fritsching ◽  
Michael Heuser ◽  
Dirk Lehmhus ◽  
Adrian Struß ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Process Chain ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Digital Twin ◽  
Pressure Die Casting
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