Effect of Carbon Content on Microstructure and Properties of Gray Cast Iron

2014 ◽  
Vol 971-973 ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Ya Li Sun
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Liquid Iron ◽  
Gray Cast Iron ◽  
Gray Cast ◽  
Carbon Equivalent ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Metallographic Observation ◽  
Equivalent Control

Though the study of carbon content on the microstructure and properties of gray cast iron, mechanical properties test as well as metallographic observation, we could see that the mobility of molten iron is the best when carbon equivalent control at around 4.3%; Liquid iron tend to precipitate A or B type graphite and enhance the casting organization and property when carbon content was increased properly.

Microstructure and Properties of High Carbon Equivalent Gray Cast Iron Modified by Rare Earth

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 962-968
Author(s):  
Fu Min Chu ◽  
Xin Hui Zu ◽  
Zhong Kui Zhao ◽  
Xiao Yun Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Rare Earth Metal ◽  
Gray Cast Iron ◽  
Earth Metal ◽  
Gray Cast ◽  
Carbon Equivalent ◽  
High Carbon ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
The Rare Earth

Microstructure and properties of the high carbon equivalent gray cast iron modified by the rare earth metal are investigated by optical microscopy, scanning electronic microscopy, Brinell hardness and tensile testing. The results show that the primary austenite dendritic is refined, and the morphology of graphite is transformed from A-type to D-type undercooling graphite with increment of the rare earth metal (REM), even with the vermicular graphite present. The lamellae are becoming thinner with increment of rare earth metal. There are double peaks between the addition of the rare earth metal and the tensile strength/hardness. The iron would have the best comprehensive property when 0.30% REM is added.

scholarly journals Effect of Mechanical Vibration on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Gray Cast Iron in Lost Foam Casting

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Kai Qiu ◽  
Bota Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Gray Cast Iron ◽  
Mechanical Vibration ◽  
Gray Cast ◽  
Lost Foam Casting ◽  
Flake Graphite ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Lost Foam

In order to reveal the effect of vibration solidification on microstructure and properties of gray cast iron in lost foam casting, Y-shaped HT100 gray cast iron was prepared by vibration lost foam casting, and the effect of amplitude on the microstructure and properties of gray cast iron was studied. The results showed that, with the increase in amplitude, the short and thin A-type flake graphite increases, and the austenite structure transforms from columnar to cellular. The hardness, tensile strength, and elongation of gray cast iron first increase and then decrease with the increase in amplitude. The appropriate amplitude in the process of Y-shaped HT100 gray cast iron by lost foam casting is 2 mm, while the tensile strength and elongation of gray cast iron are the highest, with the values of 147.51 MPa and 1.17%, respectively. The change of mechanical properties of gray cast iron is mainly determined by the morphology and distribution of austenite in gray cast iron and A-type flake graphite.

Teknologi Inokulasi Besi Cor Kelabu FC-250 Untuk Mencegah Pengerasan Pada Dove Tale Produk Ragum Tipe 125

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Suhadi ◽  
Seodihono
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Gray Cast Iron ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Gray Cast ◽  
Micro Structure ◽  
Control Factors ◽  
Seed Inoculation ◽  
Casting Industry

Production technology of metal casting industry in Indonesia needs to be improved, especially in the manufacturing of spare parts and box engine made of gray cast iron which has various wall thick such as dove tale construction. Microstructure of gray cast iron is influenced by cooling rate during casting, chemical composition and melting treatment process (inoculation). The part which has the thinnest thickness has the fastest cooling therefore, the grain boundary is smaller compared to other section. As a result this part has highest hardness and difficult to be machined. This research is conducted to solve this problem by modifying melting and solidification treatment process. The research starting from micro structure analysis, composition and mechanical properties tests on the product, and then conducting modification treatment through Taguchi method approach. Experimental results obtained show that the best level settings to control factors which affect to the uniformity of the microstructure and mechanical properties in gray cast iron is the addition of seed inoculation super ® 75, as much as 0.25% with the method of inoculation material entering into the Transfer Ladle.Teknologi produksi pada industri pengecoran di Indonesia masih membutuhkan perbaikan terutama dalam pembuatan komponen mesin perkakas dan peralatan pabrik yang terbuat dari besi tuang kelabu yang mempunyai variasi ketebalan yang besar seperti konstruksi ekor burung (dove tale). Pada pengecoran, struktur mikro dari besi tuang kelabu sangat dipengaruhi oleh kecepatan pendinginan, komposisi kimia dan proses perlakuan pada logam cair (inokulasi). Bagian yang mempunyai ukuran paling tipis mempunyai kecepatan pendinigan paling tinggi karena itu ukuran butirnya jauh lebih kecil dari bagian lain, akibatnya bagian ini mempunyai kekerasan lebih tinggi dan sulit dilakukan pengerjaan mesin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperbaiki hal ini yang terjadi pada dove taledengan cara memodifikasi proses perlakuan pada cairan besi dan proses pendinginan. Penelitian dimulai dari analisa struktur mikro, pengujian komposisi kimia, pengujian sifat mekanis pada produk kemudian dilakukan modifikasi menggunakan pendekatan metode statistik Taguchi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengaturan terbaik yang dapat diperoleh untuk mendapatkan keseragaman struktur mikro dan sifat mekanis pada pengecoran besi tuang kelabu adalah penambahan seed inoculation super ® 75, sebesar 0.25% dengan metode pemasukan inokulasi kedalam Ladle pengangkut logam cair.Keywords: carbon, micro structure, hardness, inoculation

Effect of Rolling Process on Microstructure and Wear Properties of High Carbon Equivalent Gray Cast Iron

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 903-910
Author(s):  
Yihong Zhao ◽  
Qianyu Chen ◽  
Zhiwei Zheng ◽  
Pei Cao ◽  
Ziyu Gong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cast Iron ◽  
Gray Cast Iron ◽  
Rolling Process ◽  
Gray Cast ◽  
Carbon Equivalent ◽  
High Carbon ◽  
Wear Properties

Cylinder Liner in Ductile Cast Iron for High Loaded Combustion Diesel Engines

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edney Deschauer Rejowski ◽  
Edmo Soares ◽  
Ingo Roth ◽  
Steffen Rudolph
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Wall Thickness ◽  
Diesel Engines ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
Gray Cast Iron ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
Gray Cast ◽  
Cast Material ◽  
Cylinder Liners

With the increase of combustion loading and the trend to reduce engine size, there is a need for thinner but stronger wet cylinder liners. While most of the current cylinder liners are made of gray cast iron, due to its good tribological behavior, machinability performance and competitive price, alternative casting materials like compact graphite iron, ductile iron and even steel are being considered to cover the future engine demands. In this paper, a new ductile iron (DI) cast material for wet cylinder liners is presented. The material has about 60 and 70% higher limits respectively for tensile stress and fatigue resistance as compared to conventional gray cast irons, but without penalty on the tribological properties. There is also a potential improvement to avoid cavitation on the outside surface due to its higher young modulus, which also equates to a higher stiffness. The tested cylinder liners were induction hardened on the running surface and a slide hone process was used to improve wear and scuffing resistance. The liners were tested in a HDD engine with PCP of 245 bar and showed similar wear as observed with conventional cylinder liners of gray cast iron material. The DI cylinder liners were also tested in an abusive scuffing engine test without any concern. The improved mechanical properties of the described new DI material introduce possibilities to reduce liner wall thickness or increase specific output. The preliminary evaluation in this paper showed that this new material is feasible for HDD diesel engines with PCP up to 250 bar. In cases that the customer needs to increase the bore diameter for output reasons there is the potential to reduce the liner wall thickness up to 25% based on high mechanical properties (UTS, Young Modulus and fatigue strength). In both cases, it’s recommended a FEA analysis to support the new component design.

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