scholarly journals Influence of homogenization preceding to cold-rolling on the microstructure of the AA-3003

Ingenius ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 99-111
Author(s):  
Gennifer Aparicio-Carrillo ◽  
Marco Ciaccia-Sortino ◽  
Ricardo Jerez G.
Keyword(s):  
Cold Working ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Direct Chill ◽  
Secondary Phases ◽  
Minor Variation ◽  
Backscattered Electrons ◽  
Secondary Particles ◽  
Primary Particles ◽  
Mn Content

The aluminum alloy AA3003 produced by a direct chill continuous casting process has a microstructure that significantly affects its potential use in engineering applications. This work studies the effects of the homogenizing heat treatment on the microstructure of AA3003 with cold working. Six conditions were studied, combining the variables initial condition (with and without homogenizing) and amount of cold working. All conditions were evaluated by means of optical and scanning electron microscopy, in combination with backscattered electrons and energy dispersive X ray spectroscopy techniques. Results suggest that for both initial conditions, the secondary phases present are Al6(Mn,Fe) and α-Al(Mn,Fe)Si, which vary in number, size, and shape. The homogenization caused the dissolution and precipitation of dispersoids, in addition to the spheroidization of primary particles, and minor variation of the size of secondary particles during cold working. Secondary phases are composed of primary and secondary particles, which differ in their Fe and Mn content, resulting in a lower Mn/Fe ratio for the primary particles (0,57 for the as‑received condition and 0,80 for the homogenized condition), whereas the dispersoids have a higher Mn/Fe ratio (1,56 after the homogenization). Homogenization increased ductility and reduced the likelihood of cracking during cold working. This was evidenced by the results obtained for strength, hardness, and ductility.

scholarly journals Influence of homogenization preceding to cold-rolling on the microstructure of the AA-3003

Ingenius ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 99-111
Author(s):  
Gennifer Aparicio-Carrillo ◽  
Marco Ciaccia-Sortino ◽  
Ricardo Jerez G.
Keyword(s):  
Cold Working ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Direct Chill ◽  
Secondary Phases ◽  
Minor Variation ◽  
Backscattered Electrons ◽  
Secondary Particles ◽  
Primary Particles ◽  
Mn Content

The aluminum alloy AA3003 produced by a direct chill continuous casting process has a microstructure that significantly affects its potential use in engineering applications. This work studies the effects of the homogenizing heat treatment on the microstructure of AA3003 with cold working. Six conditions were studied, combining the variables initial condition (with and without homogenizing) and amount of cold working. All conditions were evaluated by means of optical and scanning electron microscopy, in combination with backscattered electrons and energy dispersive X ray spectroscopy techniques. Results suggest that for both initial conditions, the secondary phases present are Al6(Mn,Fe) and α-Al(Mn,Fe)Si, which vary in number, size, and shape. The homogenization caused the dissolution and precipitation of dispersoids, in addition to the spheroidization of primary particles, and minor variation of the size of secondary particles during cold working. Secondary phases are composed of primary and secondary particles, which differ in their Fe and Mn content, resulting in a lower Mn/Fe ratio for the primary particles (0,57 for the as‑received condition and 0,80 for the homogenized condition), whereas the dispersoids have a higher Mn/Fe ratio (1,56 after the homogenization). Homogenization increased ductility and reduced the likelihood of cracking during cold working. This was evidenced by the results obtained for strength, hardness, and ductility.

Crystal structures, defects and transformations in the Al-(Fe,Mn)-Si alloy system

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 956-957
Author(s):  
V. Hansen ◽  
P. Skjerpe ◽  
J. Gjønnes
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Metastable Phase ◽  
Stacking Faults ◽  
Alloy System ◽  
Direct Chill ◽  
Strip Casting ◽  
Secondary Particles ◽  
Primary Particles ◽  
Stable And Metastable Phases

The alloy system Al-Fe,Mn-Si is attracting interest because of its tendency to produce quasicrystals. It is also of considerable importance in alloy technology Recent studies have in fact shown that precipitation of icosahedral particles may be the first step in the formation of secondary particles during treatment of Mn-containing alloys produced by strip-casting (Hansen, Gjønnes and Andersson 1989).Our studies of the system have been governed partly by the industrial interest They include several stable and metastable phases which appear in commercial alloys produced by direct chill- (DC-) or strip-casting. Both primary and secondary particles are studied. Especially for the metastable particles electron diffraction and microscopy is essential for determination of crystal structure as well as of defect arrangement.Previous studies included twins and stacking faults in primary particles of AL3Fe and derivation of a structure proposal for the tetragonal metastable phase AlmFe by diffraction and imaging.

Automatic Control of Molten Metal Flow for Improving Casting Performance

2011 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 179-184
Author(s):  
Thomas Jarlsmark ◽  
Jan Strömbeck ◽  
Mikael Terner ◽  
Jerry Wilkins
Keyword(s):  
Molten Metal ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Direct Chill ◽  
Level Control ◽  
Level Measurement ◽  
Cost Efficient ◽  
Molten Metal Flow ◽  
Automatic Level ◽  
Rolling Ingot

The ways to gain better quality and higher casting performance is an urgent topic among aluminium producers today. This issue is also often on the agenda at conferences like this and the subjects and technologies to achieve this varies. Controlling the molten metal flow by maintaining predefined levels or level patterns is one of many powerful tools to reach this goal. Precimeter Control specializes in applications for non-ferrous molten metal level measurement and molten metal flow control. By integration, or retrofitting, any new or existing casting line can easily be automatically controlled and gain improved casting performance in a cost efficient way. This paper will focus on the main benefits from automatic level control and how some plants have achieved improvements in their casting process of DC (Direct Chill) slab (or rolling ingot) casting after implementing such technology.

Research on causes of hot-tearing of AA3003 aluminum billet during DC casting process

2021 ◽  
Vol 95 ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Bach Dao Hong ◽  
◽  
Trung Trinh Van
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Direct Chill ◽  
Hot Tearing ◽  
Cast Aluminum ◽  
Allowable Limit ◽  
Chemical Composition Distribution ◽  
Electron Microscopes ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopes ◽  
Direct Chill Casting Process

AA3003 aluminum alloy made from raw scrap materials that have the advantage of economical use, but hottearing often occurs in the product billets of the direct chill casting process. This study used ANOVA analysis method for determination of chemical composition of AA3003 aluminum billet products to show influence of chemical composition on hot-tearing ability. The evaluation of the microstructure and chemical composition distribution of the elements by optical and scanning electron microscopes combined with energy dispersive spectroscopy showed the existence of impurities such as Cu, Zn, Fe, Pb exceeding the allowable limit in aluminum billets, especially at grain boundary, which can be the main reason for the hot-tearing of cast aluminum billets.

Effects of the Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field on the Centerline Macrosegregation of 7075 Aluminum Ingots

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 1705-1708
Author(s):  
Dan Dan Chen ◽  
Hai Tao Zhang ◽  
Xiang Jie Wang ◽  
Jian Zhong Cui
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Mushy Zone ◽  
Transition Region ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Direct Chill ◽  
Mushy Region ◽  
Chill Casting ◽  
Temperature Contour

The effects of the low frequency electromagnetic field on the macrosegregation of the 7075 aluminum ingots were investigated. The 7075 aluminum ingots with the diameter of 200 mm were prepared by the conventional direct chill casting and the low frequency electromagnetic field casting (LFEC) processes, respectively. The temperature during casting at steady state was measured, and the mushy region was observed from the temperature contour. The concentrations of the alloying elements were measured by the spectrograph. It was found that the transition region was broadened, but the mushy zone became narrower with presence of the low frequency electromagnetic field. The centerline macrosegregation of the ingots was alleviated by the low frequency electromagnetic casting process.

Modelling of the Metal/Mould Interactions in the DC Casting Process for Aluminium and Magnesium

2010 ◽  
Vol 654-656 ◽  
pp. 783-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arvin Prasad ◽  
Ian F. Bainbridge
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Direct Chill ◽  
Heat Extraction ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Wall Region ◽  
Wall Heat Transfer ◽  
Mould Wall ◽  
Dc Casting ◽  
Basic Features

The process of direct chill (DC) casting of aluminium and magnesium alloys is regarded as a mature technology. The thrust of more recent work to understand and upgrade the technology has been centred on developing models of the process, the most advanced of which (e.g., Alsim and Calcasoft) have been used to examine what may be considered macro-features of the process (macro-segregation, hot cracking, etc.). These models, being macroscopic, rarely elaborate on the role of mould-wall heat transfer in the DC casting process. As part of the work on DC casting being conducted at CAST, for the investigation of small scale features of the process (e.g. heat extraction through the mould wall), a 2D finite Difference model of the process near the mould-wall region has been developed. The basic features of the model are described and initial results outlined.In particular, the effect of mould-wall heat transfer on the solid shell formed during the steady state regime of DC casting will be presented.

Application Research of a New Coupling Stirring on DC Casting Process for Large-Sized Aluminum Ingots

2015 ◽  
Vol 817 ◽  
pp. 48-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai Jun Wang ◽  
Jun Xu ◽  
Zhi Feng Zhang ◽  
Bo Liang ◽  
Ming Wei Gao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Direct Chill ◽  
Application Research ◽  
Center Position ◽  
Composition Segregation ◽  
Dc Casting ◽  
The Difference ◽  
7075 Alloy

A new coupling stirring technology was proposed and used to prepare direct chill (DC) ingots. Ingots of 7075 alloy were produced by a process of normal direct chill (NDC) casting and coupling-stirring direct chill (CDC) casting, respectively. The effect of the technology on the microstructures, composition segregation and mechanical properties of the ingots was investigated. The results showed that the temperature variation in the CDC casting process was more uniform than that in the NDC casting process. The grain of the CDC ingots was finer and more spherical than the grain of NDC ingots. The grain size at the edge, 1/2 radius, and center position in CDC ingot decrease by 28%, 22%, and 24% comparing with the grain size of the corresponding positions of NDC ingot, respectively. The billets with higher performance and lower macro-segregation were obtained in case of CDC. The flow stresses and the difference in different positions of DC ingots measured at Gleeble-1500D thermo-mechanical simulator decreased obviously when the coupling stirring technology is used in the casting process.

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