Heat Treatment of Ductile Iron

2017 ◽  
pp. 256-269
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Ductile Iron

scholarly journals Heat Treatment Evaluation for the Camshafts Production of ADI Low Alloyed with Vanadium

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1036
Author(s):  
Eduardo Colin García ◽  
Alejandro Cruz Ramírez ◽  
Guillermo Reyes Castellanos ◽  
José Federico Chávez Alcalá ◽  
Jaime Téllez Ramírez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Energy Impact ◽  
Treatment Conditions ◽  
Mold Casting ◽  
Grade 3 ◽  
Good Agreement

Ductile iron camshafts low alloyed with 0.2 and 0.3 wt % vanadium were produced by one of the largest manufacturers of the ductile iron camshafts in México “ARBOMEX S.A de C.V” by a phenolic urethane no-bake sand mold casting method. During functioning, camshafts are subject to bending and torsional stresses, and the lobe surfaces are highly loaded. Thus, high toughness and wear resistance are essential for this component. In this work, two austempering ductile iron heat treatments were evaluated to increase the mechanical properties of tensile strength, hardness, and toughness of the ductile iron camshaft low alloyed with vanadium. The austempering process was held at 265 and 305 °C and austempering times of 30, 60, 90, and 120 min. The volume fraction of high-carbon austenite was determined for the heat treatment conditions by XRD measurements. The ausferritic matrix was determined in 90 min for both austempering temperatures, having a good agreement with the microstructural and hardness evolution as the austempering time increased. The mechanical properties of tensile strength, hardness, and toughness were evaluated from samples obtained from the camshaft and the standard Keel block. The highest mechanical properties were obtained for the austempering heat treatment of 265 °C for 90 min for the ADI containing 0.3 wt % V. The tensile and yield strength were 1200 and 1051 MPa, respectively, while the hardness and the energy impact values were of 47 HRC and 26 J; these values are in the range expected for an ADI grade 3.

scholarly journals The Selection of Heat Treatment Parameters to Obtain Austempered Ductile Iron with the Required Impact Strength

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  
pp. 5865-5878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Wilk-Kołodziejczyk ◽  
Krzysztof Regulski ◽  
Tomasz Giętka ◽  
Grzegorz Gumienny ◽  
Krzysztof Jaśkowiec ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
Austempered Ductile Iron ◽  
Selection Of

scholarly journals Machinability and related properties of austempered ductile iron: A review

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 4180-4190
Author(s):  
Ananda Hegde ◽  
Sathyashankara Sharma ◽  
Gowri Shankar M. C
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
High Hardness ◽  
Austempered Ductile Iron ◽  
Spheroidal Graphite ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Sg Iron

When the ductile iron which is also known as Spheroidal Graphite (SG) iron, is subjected to austempering heat treatment, the material is known as austempered ductile iron (ADI). This material has good mechanical properties and has various applications in different fields. This revolutionary material with its excellent combination of strength, ductility, toughness and wear resistance has the potential to replace some of the commonly used conventional materials such as steel, aluminium and other light weight alloys as it offers production advantage as well. One of the problems encountered during manufacturing is machining of ADI parts owing to its high hardness and wear resistance. Many researchers over a period of time have reported the machinability aspects of the ADI. This paper presents a review on the developments made on the machinability aspects of ADI along with other mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Austenitization of FerriticDuctile Iron

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Krzyńska ◽  
A. Kochański
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
Starting Material ◽  
Austempered Ductile Iron ◽  
Isothermal Quenching ◽  
Micro Hardness ◽  
Hardness Testing ◽  
Ferritic Matrix ◽  
Rate Of Dissolution ◽  
Nodular Graphite

Abstract Austenitization is the first step of heat treatment preceding the isothermal quenching of ductile iron in austempered ductile iron (ADI) manufacturing. Usually, the starting material for the ADI production is ductile iron with more convenient pearlitic matrix. In this paper we present the results of research concerning the austenitizing of ductile iron with ferritic matrix, where all carbon dissolved in austenite must come from graphite nodules. The scope of research includedcarrying out the process of austenitization at 900° Cusing a variable times ranging from 5 to 240minutes,and then observations of the microstructure of the samples after different austenitizing times. These were supplemented with micro-hardness testing. The research showed that the process of saturating austenite with carbon is limited by the rate of dissolution of carbon from nodular graphite precipitates

The Combine Effect of Copper and Nickel on Tensile Strength of Ductile Iron

2011 ◽  
Vol 110-116 ◽  
pp. 665-670
Author(s):  
M. Ashraf Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Tensile Test ◽  
Combine Effect ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
Induction Furnace ◽  
Sandwich Method ◽  
Effect Of Copper

The present study investigated the effect of copper and nickel together on ductile iron. Ductile iron was produced by the sandwich method using induction furnace installed at local commercial foundry. Heats without copper & nickel and with copper 0.5 wt% and 1.0 wt% nickel in combination were made. Tensile samples were machined from Y Block castings. Tensile test was performed to find out the effect of copper and nickel together on tensile strength of ductile iron. Effect of austempering heat treatment was also studied to find out the effect of copper and nickel in combination on tensile strength. The samples were austenitized at 900 oC for one hour and austempered at 270 oC and 370 oC. It was found that with the addition of copper and nickel the tensile strength of ductile iron increased. The tensile strength was more than double when the samples were subjected to austempering heat treatment at 270°C.

Advances in Carbidic Austempered Ductile Iron (CADI) – a wear resistant material

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lakshmiprasad Maddi ◽  
Ajay Likhite
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
Viable Alternative ◽  
Austempered Ductile Iron ◽  
Resistant Material ◽  
Fine Carbide ◽  
Matrix Graphite ◽  
Malleable Cast

Background: Ductile irons provide a more viable alternative for malleable cast iron in areas that do not demand extreme wear resistance. Austempering of ductile irons was a well researched area in the last two decades. Attempts to further improve the wear resistance led to the development of Carbidic austempered ductile iron (CADI), wherein the carbides contribute to wear resistance. Combination of ausferritic matrix, graphite nodules, and carbides (eutectic and alloy) symbolizes the microstructure of CADI. Methods: Two principal approaches adopted by the researchers to change the microstructure are (i) addition of carbide forming elements (ii) heat treatment (s). Results: Both the above methods result in the refinement of graphite nodules, carbide precipitations, along with fine ausferrite. Conclusion: Improvement in hardness, toughness and wear resistance was observed largely as a consequence of fine carbide precipitations and formation of martensite.

scholarly journals Phase Transition Kinetics in Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) with Regard to Mo Content

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 5266
Author(s):  
Martin Landesberger ◽  
Robert Koos ◽  
Michael Hofmann ◽  
Xiaohu Li ◽  
Torben Boll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Neutron Diffraction ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
Retained Austenite ◽  
Length Change ◽  
Atom Probe ◽  
Carbon Accumulation ◽  
Austempered Ductile Iron ◽  
Mo Content

The phase transformation to ausferrite during austempered ductile iron (ADI) heat treatment can be significantly influenced by the alloying element Mo. Utilizing neutron diffraction, the phase transformation from austenite to ausferrite was monitored in-situ during the heat treatment. In addition to the phase volume fractions, the carbon enrichment of retained austenite was investigated. The results from neutron diffraction were compared to the macroscopic length change from dilatometer measurements. They show that the dilatometer data are only of limited use for the investigation of ausferrite formation. However, they allow deriving the time of maximum carbon accumulation in the retained austenite. In addition, the transformation of austenite during ausferritization was investigated using metallographic methods. Finally, the distribution of the alloying elements in the vicinity of the austenite/ferrite interface zone was shown by atom probe tomography (APT) measurements. C and Mn were enriched within the interface, while Si concentration was reduced. The Mo concentration in ferrite, interface and austentite stayed at the same level. The delay of austenite decay during Stage II reaction caused by Mo was studied in detail at 400 °C for the initial material as well as for 0.25 mass % and 0.50 mass % Mo additions.

Turning of Austempered Ductile Iron with ceramic tools

2020 ◽  
pp. 095440542095715 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Fernández-Valdivielso ◽  
LN López de Lacalle ◽  
P Fernández-Lucio ◽  
H González
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tool Wear ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Precise Determination ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Austempered Ductile Iron ◽  
Machining Time ◽  
Ceramic Tools

Austempered ductile iron castings (ADI) are characterized by the high strength and resistance to fatigue, impact, and wear. ADI mechanical properties are obtained by performing a heat treatment on ductile iron casting. Thus, the so-called ausferrite microstructure is achieved. However, heat treatment significantly affects ductile casting machinability. A precise determination of ADI microstructure, on the one hand, and to choose correct machining process parameters and tool wear control on the other, are essential to optimize cutting processes and for the introduction of ceramic inserts. Ceramics are an alternative to carbide tools. In this paper, ceramic tools for the dry turning of ADI castings are studied. Thus, different technical ceramics were analyzed, identifying the dominant wear mechanism and evolution. Tool wear rate magnitude was determined indirectly by the variation of cutting force along machining time. Finally, different tests helped to study ceramics wear sensitivity with respect to cutting parameters. Mixed ceramics of Al2O3 with TiC showed the best performance, followed by SiAlON ones.

Stepped austempering heat treatment of a 0-67%Mn-Mo-Cu ductile iron

1997 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Bayati ◽  
R. Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Ductile Iron

Recent Advances in Machining of Austempered Ductile Iron to Avoid Machining Induced Microstructural Phase Transformation Reaction

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwin Polishetty ◽  
Guy Littlefair
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Plastic Strain ◽  
Phase Transformations ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
Ductile Cast Iron ◽  
Austempered Ductile Iron ◽  
Depth Of Cut ◽  
Mathematical Function

Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) is a type of nodular, ductile cast iron subjected to heat treatments — austenitising and austempering. Whilst machining is conducted prior to heat treatment and offers no significant difficulty, machining post heat treatment is demanding and often avoided. Phase transformation of retained austenite to martensite leading to poor machinability characteristics is a common problem experienced during machining. Study of phase transformations is an investigative study on the factors — plastic strain (εp) and thermal energy (Q) which effect phase transformations during machining. The experimental design consists of face milling grade 1200 at variable Depth of Cut (DoC) range from 1 to 4 mm, coolant on/off, at constant speed, 1992 rpm and feed rate, 0.1 mm/tooth. Plastic strain (εp) and martensite content (M) at fracture point for each grade was evaluated by tensile testing. The effect of thermal energy (Q) on phase transformations was also verified through temperature measurements at DoC 3 and 1 mm using thermocouples embedded into the workpiece. Finally, the amount of plastic strain (εp) and thermal energy (Q) responsible for a given martensite increase (M) during milling was related and calculated using a mathematical function, M = f (εp, Q). The future work of the thesis involves an in-depth study on the new link discovered through this research: mathematical model relating the role of plastic strain and thermal energy in martensite formation.

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