Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and tensile properties of die-cast Al-Cu-Si-Mg alloys

2021 ◽  
pp. 160559
Author(s):  
Qing Cai ◽  
Chamini L. Mendis ◽  
Shihao Wang ◽  
Isaac T.H. Chang ◽  
Zhongyun Fan
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Die Cast

Industrial Heat Treatment of R-HPDC A356 Automotive Brake Callipers

2012 ◽  
Vol 192-193 ◽  
pp. 533-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Levy Chauke ◽  
Heinrich Möller ◽  
Ulyate Andries Curle ◽  
Gonasagren Govender
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Laboratory Scale ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Die Cast ◽  
Eutectic Si ◽  
Hardness Increase ◽  
Cast Condition ◽  
Automotive Brake

Heat treatment of rheo-high pressure die cast (R-HPDC) A356 brake callipers has produced good mechanical properties on the laboratory scale. An industrial heat treatment is required to evaluate the applicability and conformance of the R-HPDC A356 brake callipers to the automotive industry. This research studied A356 brake callipers heat treated on the industrial scale with particular emphasis on the resulting microstructure, hardness and tensile properties. The eutectic Si-particle spheroidisation after solution heat treatment was achieved and observed with optical microscopy. A hardness increase from 64 to 100 Vickers was achieved from the as-cast condition to the industrially heat treated T6 condition. The heat treatment caused no significant variation in hardness and tensile properties from brake callipers within the same batch or from different batches. The yield and ultimate strengths of the industrial heat treated brake callipers were lower compared to the laboratory scale heat treatment properties, while the ductility increased, mainly due to quenching effects. Even though the industrial heat treated A356 brake callipers resulted in yield and ultimate tensile strengths lower than those achieved on a laboratory scale, they still exceeded the minimum specifications for gravity die cast A356 brake callipers.

scholarly journals Influence of the Solution and Artificial Aging Treatments on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Die-Cast Al–Si–Mg Alloys

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Ho-Jung Kang ◽  
Jin-Young Park ◽  
Yoon-Suk Choi ◽  
Dae-Hyun Cho
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Artificial Aging ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Needle Type ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Die Cast ◽  
Eutectic Si

Heat treatment is widely used to improve the properties of Al–Si–Mg alloys and its outcomes are influenced by the parameters applied during the treatment. This study describes the effect of the solution and artificial aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of die-cast Al–Si–Mg alloys. The microstructure of the as-cast Al–Si–Mg alloy was mainly composed of α-Al, complex needle-type eutectic Si particles, Mg2Si, and α-AlFeMn. The complex needle-type eutectic Si particles disintegrated into spheroidal morphologies, while the Mg2Si was dissolved due to the solid solution treatment. The maximum yield strength (YS) and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) values were 126.06 and 245.90 MPa at 520 °C after 90 min of solution heat treatment, respectively. Although the YS and UTS values of the Al–Si–Mg alloys reduced due to the solution treatment, the elongation (EL) of the solid solution heat-treated Al–Si–Mg alloys was improved in comparison to that of the as-cast Al–Si–Mg alloy. The maximum YS and UTS of 239.50 and 290.93 MPa were obtained after performing artificial aging at 180 °C for 180 min, respectively. However, the EL of the aging heat-treated alloy was reduced by a minimal value.

scholarly journals Effect of Microalloying Elements on the Heat Treatment Response and Tensile Properties of Al-Si-Mg Alloys

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed F. Ibrahim ◽  
Mohamed H. Abdelaziz ◽  
Herbert W. Doty ◽  
Salvador Valtierra ◽  
Fawzy H. Samuel
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Treatment Response ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Microalloying Elements

scholarly journals Microstructural Effects of Zn/Mg Ratio and Post Heat Treatment on Tensile Properties of Friction Stirred Process (FSP) Al–xZn–yMg Alloys

2012 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 995-1001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Hsiang Ku ◽  
Fei-Yi Hung ◽  
Truan-Sheng Lui ◽  
Li-Hui Chen ◽  
Wen-Ting Chiang
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Post Heat Treatment ◽  
Microstructural Effects

CONDULOY

Alloy Digest ◽  
1953 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Copper Alloy ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Age Hardening ◽  
Beryllium Copper ◽  
Hardening Heat Treatment

Abstract CONDULOY is a low beryllium-copper alloy containing about 1.5% nickel. It responds to age-hardening heat treatment for improved mechanical properties. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-11. Producer or source: Brush Beryllium Company.

UNS A02960

Alloy Digest ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 36 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Age Hardening ◽  
Casting Alloy ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Mold Casting ◽  
Railway Passenger ◽  
Hardening Heat Treatment

Abstract UNS No. A02060 is an aluminum-mold casting alloy that responds to an age-hardening heat treatment. It is recommended for applications that require a combination of high tensile properties and good machinability. Among its many uses are fuel pump bodies, aircraft fittings and seat frames for railway passenger cars. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-285. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.

ALUMINUM 296.0

Alloy Digest ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Age Hardening ◽  
Casting Alloy ◽  
Permanent Mold ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Mold Casting ◽  
Hardening Heat Treatment

Abstract ALUMINUM 296.0 is an aluminum permanent-mold casting alloy that responds to an age-hardening heat treatment. It is recommended for applications that require a combination of high tensile properties and good machinability. Among its many uses are fuel pump bodies, aircraft fittings and seat frames for railway passengers cars. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-241. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies. See also Alloy Digest Al-261, October 1985.

ALX ALLOY

Alloy Digest ◽  
1963 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Cobalt Base

Abstract ALX is a composition of nonferrous materials with a cobalt base containing chromium, tungsten and carbon. This alloy is commonly supplied in the cast-to-shape form, having an as-cast hardness of Rockwell C60-62 and requiring no further heat treatment. ALX is also supplied as cast tool bit material and is useful where conventional high-speed steels or carbides do not function effectively. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: Co-35. Producer or source: Allegheny Ludlum Corporation.

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