RHEINFELDEN CASTASIL-37

Alloy Digest ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (10) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Silicon Alloys ◽  
Aluminum Silicon Alloys ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Die Castings ◽  
Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Cast Condition ◽  
Aluminum Silicon

Abstract Rheinfelden Castasil-37 (AlSi9MnMoZr) is an aluminum-silicon-manganese-molybdenum-zirconium high pressure die casting (HPDC) alloy. It was developed by Rheinfelden Alloys GmbH for the production of large and complex high pressure die castings for automotive structural applications. This alloy is used in the as-cast condition, and exhibits good mechanical properties, especially elongation, which are superior to those of conventional aluminum-silicon alloys. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, and joining. Filing Code: Al-481. Producer or source: Rheinfelden Alloys GmbH & Co. KG.

RHEINFELDEN CASTASIL-21

Alloy Digest ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Silicon Iron ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Pressure Die Casting

Abstract Rheinfelden Castasil-21 (Ci-21, AlSi9Sr) is an aluminum-silicon-iron-strontium high pressure die casting (HPDC) alloy. It was developed by Rheinfelden Alloys GmbH and Co. KG for castings that require an outstanding combination of electrical and/or thermal conductivity. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-476. Producer or source: Rheinfelden Alloys GmbH.

The Influence of Intensification Pressure on the Gate Microstructure of AlSi3MgMn High Pressure Die Castings

2009 ◽  
Vol 618-619 ◽  
pp. 607-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somboon Otarawanna ◽  
Christopher M. Gourlay ◽  
Hans Ivar Laukli ◽  
Arne K. Dahle
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Shear Bands ◽  
Strain Localisation ◽  
Solidification Shrinkage ◽  
Intensification Pressure ◽  
Microstructural Characterisation ◽  
Die Castings ◽  
Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Gate Region

This article focuses on the influence of intensification pressure (I.P.) on the feeding through the gate during high pressure die casting (HPDC). Two values of intensification pressure, the lowest and highest possible for the HPDC machine used, were applied to cast AlSi3MgMn tensile-bar specimens. The castings produced with higher I.P. contained a lower total fraction of porosity, as expected. Microstructural characterisation of the gate region showed markedly different features in and adjacent to the gate at the two levels of I.P. used. The microstructures indicate a change in feeding mechanism with increasing I.P. At high I.P. shear band-like features exist through the gate, suggesting that strain localisation in the gate is involved in the feeding of solidification shrinkage during the I.P. stage. At low I.P. such shear bands were not observed in the gates and feeding was less effective, resulting in a higher level of porosity in the HPDC parts.

Integration of Piezoceramic Modules into Die Castings - Procedure and Functionalities

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 170-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Rübner ◽  
Carolin Körner ◽  
Robert F. Singer
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Sensor Actuator ◽  
Complete Integration ◽  
Mould Filling ◽  
Enhanced Properties ◽  
Die Castings ◽  
Pressure Die Casting

The complete integration of piezoceramic sensor/actuator-modules into metal components using high pressure die casting is a promising approach for the fabrication of multifunctional structural elements with enhanced properties. A technique providing stabilization and protection of the module during the highly dynamic mould filling is presented. Demonstration parts are produced which are fully capable to detect vibrations. An approach to characterize this sensory functionality of the adaptronic system is presented.

Application of a Novel Entrainment Defect Model to a High Pressure Die Casting

2014 ◽  
Vol 922 ◽  
pp. 801-806
Author(s):  
Robert Watson ◽  
Tayeb Zeguer ◽  
Simon Ruffle ◽  
William D. Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Surface Film ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Weibull Statistics ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Trapped Air ◽  
Mould Filling ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics Cfd ◽  
Die Castings ◽  
Pressure Die Casting

Aluminium High Pressure Die Castings are economical to produce in high volumes. However, as greater structural demands are placed on such castings, a more detailed understanding is required of the defects which limit their strength. The process is prone to high levels of surface turbulence and fluid break-up, resulting in the entrainment of air into the liquid metal, which may manifest as trapped air porosity or bifilm defects in the finished part. A novel algorithm was developed and integrated into a commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) package, to model mould filling, and the formation and transport of such entrainment defects. A commercial High Pressure Die Casting was simulated using this algorithm, to illustrate its application. Castings were also produced, and the results of tensile testing were summarised in the form of Weibull statistics. It was found that where the algorithm predicted a greater quantity of entrained surface film, a reduction in UTS of about 10% was also observed.

Effect of Temperature on the Properties of High Pressure Die Casting

2010 ◽  
Vol 649 ◽  
pp. 473-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenő Dúl ◽  
Richárd Szabó ◽  
Attila Simcsák
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Data Acquisition ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Data Acquisition System ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Die Castings ◽  
Pressure Die Casting ◽  
The Relationship

Quality of high pressure die castings is influenced by a lot of factors. Among them, the most important ones are the melt-, and die temperatures. This paper shows a data acquisition system, developed for measuring the melt and die temperatures and the results of the temperature measurements obtained under variable conditions. Evaluation of the relationship between the interrelated temperatures and the casting properties is based on analyzing the structure of the castings.

scholarly journals Assessment of Mechanisms for Particle Migration in Semi-Solid High Pressure Die Cast Aluminium-Silicon Alloys

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Madeleine Law ◽  
Christopher Neil Hulme-Smith ◽  
Taishi Matsushita ◽  
Pär G. Jönsson
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Particle Migration ◽  
Silicon Alloys ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Die Cast ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Saffman Lift Force ◽  
Externally Solidified Crystals

In semi-solid metal high pressure die casting and in conventional high pressure die casting, it is common to find a defect band just below the surface of the component. The formation of these bands is not fully understood. However, there are several theories as how they occur, and it has been suggested that segregation is caused by the migration of aluminium-rich externally solidified crystals. In the present work the formation of these bands is investigated theoretically by reviewing suitable potential mechanisms for the migration of such crystals. Two mechanisms are identified as the most probable: Saffman lift force and the Mukai-Lin-Laplace effect. However, it was not possible to identify which of these two mechanisms acted in the case studies. Further testing is required to identify the mechanism that is causing the migration of the aluminium globules and suitable tests are proposed.

The Response of Entrainment Defect Distribution to Varied Fluid Flow Parameters in the High Pressure Die Casting of Al Alloys

2013 ◽  
Vol 765 ◽  
pp. 326-330
Author(s):  
Robert Watson ◽  
Tayeb Zeguer ◽  
Mike Buckley ◽  
Nick R. Green ◽  
Simon Ruffle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Fracture Stress ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Service Reliability ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Cause Of Failure ◽  
Die Castings ◽  
Pressure Die Casting

High Pressure Die Casting is an economical means of manufacturing complex thin walled parts in high volumes. However, the process is prone to high levels of surface turbulence and fluid break-up, which results in the entrainment of bifilm defects. A study was carried out on a commercial casting to identify how changes in melt velocity and mould geometry affected the distribution of damaging bifilm defects, and the distribution of fracture stress. The statistical analysis of tensile test data indicated that two distinct defect populations existed; one of which caused relatively few failures, but often accounted for a large reduction in fracture stress when present. Where this defect population was not significant, Weibull moduli of 20 to 30 were achieved, comparable to sand castings with well-designed running systems. SEM fractography was also performed on a selection of samples to determine the probable cause of failure. A comparison of the SEM analysis to the statistical results indicated that bi-film defects initiated the fracture of those samples that failed at significantly lower stresses. Additionally, it was demonstrated that the geometric distribution of these cases was strongly correlated to changes in fluid flow conditions, suggesting that targeted modifications to mould geometry could increase the in-service reliability of High Pressure Die Castings.

scholarly journals Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Gaspar ◽  
J. Pasko
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
High Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Technological Factors ◽  
Specific Increase ◽  
Die Castings ◽  
Pressure Die Casting ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Recent research in the process of aluminum alloy die castings production, which is nowadays deeply implemented into the rapidly growing automobile, shipping and aircraft industries, is aimed at increasing the useful qualitative properties of the die casting in order to obtain its high mechanical properties at acceptable economic cost. Problem of technological factors of high pressure die casting has been a subject of worldwide research (EU, US, Japan, etc.). The final performance properties of die castings are subjected to a large number of technological factors. The main technological factors of high pressure die casting are as follows: plunger pressing speed, specific (increase) pressure, mold temperature as well as alloy temperature. The contribution discusses the impact of the plunger pressing speed and specific (increase) pressure on the mechanical properties of the casting aluminum alloy.

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.

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