scholarly journals Microstructure and Properties of Semi-solid ZCuSn10P1 Alloy Processed with an Enclosed Cooling Slope Channel

Metals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongkun Li ◽  
Rongfeng Zhou ◽  
Lu Li ◽  
Han Xiao ◽  
Yehua Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Cooling Slope ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Slope Channel

Microstructure and Properties of Semi-Solid CuSn10P1 Alloy under Different Filling Velocity by Squeeze Casting

2019 ◽  
Vol 285 ◽  
pp. 264-270
Author(s):  
Yong Kun Li ◽  
Rong Feng Zhou ◽  
Lu Li ◽  
Han Xiao ◽  
Ye Hua Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Ultimate Tensile Strength ◽  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Cooling Slope ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Slope Channel

Semi-solid CuSn10P1 alloy slurry was fabricated by a novel enclosed cooling slope channel (for short ECSC). The effect of filling velocity on microstructure and properties by squeeze casting was studied. The results showed that primary α-Cu phase gradually formed from dendrites evolved into worm-like or equiaxed crystals by ECSC. As the filling velocity increases, the ultimate tensile strengths and elongations of the shaft sleeve increase first and then decrease. The ultimate tensile strength and elongation of semi-solid squeeze casting CuSn10P1 alloy reached a maximum of 417.6MPa and 12.6% when the forming pressure is 100MPa and filling velocity is 21mm/s, which were improved by 22% and 93%, respectively, as compared to that of liquid squeeze casting.

Effect of Runner Distance on Microstructure and Properties of Semi-Solid Squeeze Casting CuSn10P1 Alloy

2022 ◽  
Vol 327 ◽  
pp. 156-162
Author(s):  
Yong Kun Li ◽  
Pei Lin Cai ◽  
Zhi Long He ◽  
Rong Feng Zhou ◽  
Lu Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squeeze Casting ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Shrinkage Porosity ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Shrinkage Defects ◽  
Porosity Defects ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Slope Channel ◽  
Better Than

It is easy to form reverse segregation and shrinkage porosity defects during the solidification of CuSn10P1 alloy, which leads to the poor properties and limits its application in high strength and toughness parts. In this paper, semi-solid CuSn10P1 alloy slurry was prepared by enclosed cooling slope channel (for short ECSC). The effect of runner distance on microstructure and properties by liquid squeeze casting and semi-solid squeeze casting was studied. The results showed that the microstructure of semi-solid squeeze casting is finer than that of liquid squeeze casting, and the shrinkage defects are improved. The solid fraction with 65 mm runner is lower than that without runner in liquid squeeze casting and semi-solid squeeze casting due to the retention effect of solid phase in semi-solid slurry flow, but the properties with 65 mm runner is better than that without runner. The ultimate tensile strength, yield strength and elongation of semi-solid squeeze casting CuSn10P1 alloy with 65 mm runner distance reached 466.5 MPa, 273.6 MPa and 13.4%, which were improved by 26%, 19% and 97%, respectively, as compared to that of liquid squeeze casting.

Evaluation of Strip Rolling Directly from the Semi-Solid State

2006 ◽  
Vol 116-117 ◽  
pp. 433-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio de Pádua Lima Filho ◽  
Márcio Iuji Yamasaki
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Solid Alloy ◽  
Strip Rolling ◽  
Tin Alloys ◽  
Cooling Slope ◽  
Quality Issue ◽  
Lower Roller ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Strip Quality

The aim of this work is to study the solidification conditions necessary to produce good quality/low defect metal alloy strip when thixorolling directly from the semi-solid state. To facilitate the study lead/tin alloys were chosen for their relatively low operating temperature. The objective is to extrapolate these findings to the higher temperature aluminium alloys. Three alloys (70%Pb- 30%Sn, 60%Pb-40%Sn, 50%Pb-50%wtSn) were used particularly to study the influence of the solidification interval. The equipment consists of a two roll mill arranged as an upper and lower roller, where both rollers are driven at a controlled speed. The lower roller is fed with semi solid alloy through a ceramic nozzle attached to the lower end of a cooling slope. Several types of nozzle and their position at the roller were tested. This produced different solidifications and consequently different finished strip. The alloys were first cast and then poured onto the cooling slope through a tundish in order to create a continuous laminar flow of slurry and uniformity of metal strip quality. The pouring was tested at different positions along the slope. The cooling slope was coated with colloidal graphite to promote a smooth slurry flow and avoid the problem of adherence and premature solidification. The metallic slurry not only cools along the slope but is also initially super-cooled to a mush by the lower roller whilst at room temperatures, thus enabling thixorolling. It was also found that the nozzle position could be adjusted to enable the upper roller to also contribute to the solidification of the metallic slurry. However the rollers and the cooling slope naturally heat up. Temperature distribution in these zones was analysed by means of three thermocouples positioned along the cooling slope and a fourth in the base of the semi solid pool within the nozzle. The objective being to design an optimum pouring and cooling system. The formed strip was cooled down to room temperature with a shower of water. Microstructures of the thixorolling process were analysed. The differences in solidification conditions resulted in differing qualities of finished strip and corresponding defect types, all of which are a serious quality issue for the rolled product.

Correlation between Microstructure and Properties of Semi-Solid Products

2019 ◽  
Vol 285 ◽  
pp. 12-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annalisa Pola
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fatigue Wear ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Tensile Fatigue ◽  
Wear And Corrosion ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Wear And Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Permanent Mold Castings ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Better Than

Since the very first production trials, it was evident that semi-solid components exhibit excellent mechanical properties, comparable to those of forged material and, in any case, better than permanent mold castings. Over the years, these findings have been confirmed by many authors. Most of the papers available in scientific literature deals with the demonstration of this improvement, especially in order to show the reliability of new and alternative production routes. On the contrary, only some studies focus their attention on the relationship between enhanced mechanical properties and the microstructure. However, it is demonstrated that the increased performance of semi-solid components is not only due to the absence of porosity, but there is a clear relationship between microstructure and properties. This paper reports about the state of knowledge in this subject, in particular for what concerns tensile, fatigue, wear and corrosion resistance.

Formation of Globular Microstructure in A380 Aluminum Alloy by Cooling Slope Casting

2011 ◽  
Vol 264-265 ◽  
pp. 272-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurşen Saklakoğlu ◽  
S. Gencalp ◽  
Şefika Kasman ◽  
İ.E. Saklakoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Slope Angle ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
Inclined Plate ◽  
Pouring Temperature ◽  
Cooling Slope ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Cooling Slope Casting ◽  
The Many

Thixoforming and related semi-solid processing (SSP) methods require thixotropic materials. One of the many SSP techniques is the cooling slope (CS) casting process, which is simple and has minimal equipment requirements, and which is able to produce feedstock materials for semisolid processing. When the feedstock is reheated to the semisolid temperature range, non-dendritic, spheroidal solid particles in a liquid matrix suitable for thixoforming are obtained. In this study, equipment for the CS technique was first established, and then the effects of the pouring temperature and inclined slope angle on the microstructures of A380 aluminum alloy (ISOAlSi8Cu3Fe) were studied. Optimum parameters for thixoforming experiments were selected, and it was found that the microstructure produced by the inclined plate depended on its angle and the pouring temperature.

scholarly journals Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Properties of Semi-solid Chromium Cast Iron

2004 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 880-887 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuchthana Poolthong ◽  
Hiroyuki Nomura ◽  
Mitsuharu Takita
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Chromium Cast Iron

A Comparison of Deep Drawing and Ironing of Metal Alloy Strip Produced Conventionally and Non-Conventionally via Semi Solid Material Processing

2008 ◽  
Vol 141-143 ◽  
pp. 49-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio de Pádua Lima Filho ◽  
Márcio Iuji Yamasaki ◽  
Leandro Akita Ono ◽  
Lourenço Nampo ◽  
Alcides Padilha
Keyword(s):  
Deep Drawing ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Phase Segregation ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Solid Material ◽  
Thin Strip ◽  
Hypoeutectic Alloy ◽  
Drawing Ratio ◽  
Cooling Slope ◽  
Semi Solid

A semi solid thin strip continuous casting process was used to obtain 50%wt Pb/50%wtSn strip by single and twin roll processing at speed of 15 m/min. A 50%wt Pb/50%wtSn plate ingot was also cast for rolling conventionally into strips of 1.4 mm thickness and 45 mm width for comparison with those achieved non-conventionally. This hypoeutectic alloy has a solidification interval and fusion temperature of approximately 31°C and 215°C respectively. The casting alloy temperature was around 280°C as measured by a type K immersion thermocouple prior to pouring into a tundish designed to maintain a constant melt flow on the cooling slope during semi solid material production. A nozzle with a weir ensures that the semi solid material is dragged smoothly by the lower roll, producing strip with minimum contamination of slag/oxide. The temperatures of the cooling slope and the lower roll were also monitored using K type thermocouples. The coiled semi solid strip, which has a thickness of 1.5 mm and 45 mm width, was rolled conventionally in order to obtain 1.2 mm thick strip. The coiled thixorolled strip had a thickness of 1.2 mm and achieved practically the same width as the conventional strips. Blanks of 40 mm diameter were cut from the strips in a mechanical press, ready for deep drawing and ironing for mechanical characterization. All the strips achieved from non-conventional processing had the same mechanical performance as those achieved conventionally. The limiting drawing ratio (LDR) achieved was approximately 2.0 for all strips. Microscopy examination was made in order to observe phase segregation during processing.

Microstructural Evolution of AZ91 Alloy Containing 3%Ca Prepared by Cooling Slope

2008 ◽  
Vol 141-143 ◽  
pp. 427-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Khosravani ◽  
Hossein Aashuri ◽  
P. Davami ◽  
A. Narimannezhad ◽  
A. Foroughi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dendritic Morphology ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Small Particles ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Lower Growth ◽  
Cooling Slope ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Az91 Magnesium ◽  
Lower Growth Rate ◽  
Semi Solid

Globulization of the grain refined AZ91 magnesium alloy with Ca on a cooling slope was investigated. Dendritic morphology of the grains was transferred into round and well distributed small particles as a result of grain-refinement effect of Ca in the alloy. Semi-solid holding of the alloy was carried out at different temperatures to improve the spherecity of the globules. Results show that, remelting at 540 °C for 30 min provides the best shape factor for the alloy. The study of coarsening kinetic in this alloy showed lower growth rate alternative other research which used same condition for produce semi-solid billet just in using Ca.

Microstructural Evaluation of Semi-Solid and Thixoformed Parts of LM28 Aluminum Alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 192-193 ◽  
pp. 136-141
Author(s):  
S.G. Shabestari ◽  
P. Ghaemmaghami ◽  
H. Saghafian ◽  
A. Osanlo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Morphological Changes ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Primary Silicon ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Globular Structure ◽  
Cooling Slope ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Cooling Slope Casting

Attractive physical and mechanical properties of aluminum alloys make them very interesting for the automotive industry. The commercial way for manufacturing LM28 alloy is die-casting, but this process encounters several problems such as shrinkage and gas porosities. Their good mechanical properties and high resistance to wear are because of the presence of hard primary silicon particles distributed in the matrix. Therefore, the size and morphology of primary silicon and also the structure of α-Al particles in hypereutectic Al–Si alloys influence the mechanical properties of the alloys. In this research, a new process of manufacturing of this alloy has been developed using LM28 feedstock produced through cooling slope casting. The feedstocks produced via cooling slope casting had a partial globular structure that contained globules, rosettes and dendrites of α-Al. These feedstocks were thixoformed under three different pressures. The primary dendrites and rosettes changed to globular structure. The microstructure of thixoformed parts contained α-Al globules, small primary Si particles dispersed between these globules, and Al-Si eutectic phase. The mechanism of the formation of α-Al globules by this process was explained. Microstructures of as cast specimens, feedstocks produced via cooling slope, specimens that were heat treated in the semi-solid temperature and thixoformed specimens were studied with optical microscope and image analysis. The morphological changes during these processes were interpreted.

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