Melt flow velocity in high pressure die casting: its effect on microstructure and mechanical properties in an Al–Si alloy

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 847-856 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. R. Gunasegaram ◽  
B. R. Finnin ◽  
F. B. Polivka
2013 ◽  
Vol 765 ◽  
pp. 64-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Yan ◽  
Shou Xun Ji ◽  
Zhong Yun Fan

In this work we found that the addition of excess Mg can significantly improve the mechanical properties of pseudo-binary Al-Mg2Si alloys after high pressure die casting (HPDC). Al-8Mg2Si-6Mg alloy offered an excellent combination of high strength and reasonable ductility. Excess Mg lowers the Mg2Si content in the eutectic reaction and promotes the formation of Mg2Si as the primary phase, and this is believed to be the origin of improved mechanical performance.


2008 ◽  
Vol 141-143 ◽  
pp. 151-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.P. Masuku ◽  
Gonasagren Govender ◽  
L. Ivanchev ◽  
Heinrich Möller

Rheocasting of alloys A206 and A201 was investigated in this study. Conical bars with different silver contents were produced using CSIR rheoprocess technology, together with high pressure die casting. The results showed that addition of Ag to alloy A206 increased the mechanical properties of the alloy. However, the addition of Ag also resulted in Cu-rich phases to precipitate at the grain boundaries of the as-cast material. The solution treatment used in this study was unable to dissolve all of this phase, especially in the 1.12%Ag-containing alloy. This resulted in slightly decreased mechanical properties compared to the 0.63%Ag-containing alloy. The T6 mechanical properties (strength and elongation) obtained in this study for rheocast A206 and A201 are better than those reported for permanent mould castings of alloy A206 and A201.


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