Roll Casting and Die Casting of Si-Added Al-Mg Alloy

2020 ◽  
Vol 1007 ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
Toshio Haga ◽  
Shinichiro Imamura ◽  
Hiroshi Fuse ◽  
Hisaki Watari ◽  
Shinichi Nishida
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Mg Alloy ◽  
Tension Tests ◽  
Roll Casting ◽  
Cold Rolled ◽  
Twin Roll Caster ◽  
Si Content ◽  
Twin Roll

Si ranging from 0.2 mass% to 2.0 mass% was added to Al-5%Mg alloy (5182) and strip was cast by a vertical type high-speed twin-roll caster at a speed of 80 m/min. The as-cast strip was cold-rolled down to 1 mm thickness and annealed. The mechanical properties were investigated using cup tests and tension tests. The limiting draw ratio (LDR) of the 5182 alloy was 2.0 and the LDR became smaller as the Si content increased. When the Si content was 2.0 mass%, the LDR was 1.8, which shows that Si-added 5182 can be used for sheet forming, if the Si content is less than 2.0 mass%. The tensile strength and elongation were almost constant when the Si content was less than 1 mass%, but decreased at 2.0 mass% Si. However, the elongation was greater than 20% at 2.0 mass% Si. For die casting, 2.0 mass% Si was determined as the appropriate content from the results of the tension tests. When the Si content is in the range from 1.0 mass% to 2.0 mass%, then the Si added Al-5%Mg has the ability to be used for both die casting and sheet forming.

Roll Casting of Al-Mg-Si Alloy

2021 ◽  
Vol 880 ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Toshio Haga ◽  
Keisuke Oida ◽  
Hisaki Watari ◽  
Shinichi Nishida
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Sheet Forming ◽  
Drawing Ratio ◽  
Cast Aluminum ◽  
Roll Casting ◽  
Chemical Content ◽  
Cold Rolled ◽  
Twin Roll

The aluminum alloy Al–5%Mg–2%Si, the chemical content of which is close to that of the Magsimal-59 aluminum alloy commonly for die casting, was successfully cast into strips using a vertical high-speed twin-roll caster at a speed of 30 m/min. This means that Al–5%Mg–2%Si is suitable for the high-speed twin roll-casting. The as-cast Al–5%Mg–2%Si strip was then successfully cold-rolled to a thickness of 0.7 mm. Tension and cup tests were conducted on the cold-rolled annealed strips. The tensile stress was 205 MPa and the elongation was 20% for a thickness of 1 mm. The limiting drawing ratio was 2.0 at a 0.7 mm thickness. The present results demonstrates that Al–5%Mg–2%Si can be used for die casting and sheet forming. This means that use of this alloy for both sheet forming and die casting could eliminate the need for the separation of wrought aluminum alloys from cast aluminum prior to processing at recycling plants.

Roll Casting of Al-SiCp Strip

2011 ◽  
Vol 675-677 ◽  
pp. 811-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshio Haga ◽  
Teppei Nakamura ◽  
S. Kumai ◽  
H. Watari
Keyword(s):  
Hot Rolling ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Strip Casting ◽  
Cast Strip ◽  
Fine Grain ◽  
Roll Casting ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
Cold Rolled ◽  
Twin Roll Caster ◽  
Twin Roll

The strip casting of Al-SiCp alloy was operated by a high speed twin roll caster. The content of SiCp was 20Vol% and 30Vol%. Both of Al-20Vol%SiCp and Al-30Vol%SiCp strips could be cast continuously at the speed up to 90m/min. The SiCp particle distributed uniformly. This was the effect of fine grain of the strip. The as-cast strip of Al-20Vol%SiCp could be cold rolled after homogenization. The as-cast strip of Al-30Vol%SiCp could be cold rolled after once hot rolling and annealing. The as-cast strip of Al-20Vol%SiCp could be coiled at the diameter of 460mm.

Effect of Si on AA5182 Strip Cast by a High Speed Twin Roll Caster

2012 ◽  
Vol 184-185 ◽  
pp. 834-837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshio Haga ◽  
Kosuke Komeda ◽  
Kenta Mtsuoka ◽  
Shinji Kumai ◽  
Hisaki Watari
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Tension Test ◽  
Thickness Direction ◽  
Roll Casting ◽  
Strip Cast ◽  
Twin Roll Caster ◽  
Si Content ◽  
Twin Roll ◽  
Steel Rolls ◽  
Center Area

High speed roll casting of AA5182 aluminum alloy was tried using a vertical type high speed twin roll caster equipped with mild-steel rolls. Parting material was not used and speed was 80m/min. AA5182 strip, which thickness was 2.1mm, could be cast continuously. However, porosity occurred at center area at the thickness direction of the strip of the as-cast strip. Si was added to original AA5182 to improve the porosity at 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 and 1.0 mass%. The porosity was improved as the content of the Si increased. The elongation resulting from the tension test was the best when 0.2mass%Si was added. The clack on the surface was improved by the increase of the Si content. Roll casting ability was improved by the Si, too.

Inline Rolling of 5182 Aluminum Alloy Strip Cast by a Vertical Type High Speed Twin Roll Caster

2010 ◽  
Vol 139-141 ◽  
pp. 477-480
Author(s):  
Ryoji Nakamura ◽  
Shuya Hanada ◽  
Shinji Kumai ◽  
Hisaki Watari
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Rolling Speed ◽  
Center Line ◽  
Alloy Strip ◽  
Ripple Mark ◽  
Roll Casting ◽  
Strip Cast ◽  
Twin Roll Caster ◽  
Twin Roll

An inline hot rolling was operated on 5182 aluminum alloy strip cast using a vertical type high speed caster (VHSTRC) at the speed of 60 m/min. A porosity existing at center line of the thickness and a ripple mark on the surface, these are typical defects of the strip cast by the VHSTRC, could be improved by the inline rolling. The rolling speed was as same as the roll-casting-speed of 60m/min. The temperature of the strip, when the inline rolling was operated, was 450oC. The reduction of the strip of the inline rolling was 35%.

Investigation of Burr on Strips Cast by Vertical-Type High-Speed Twin Roll Caster

2020 ◽  
Vol 831 ◽  
pp. 40-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshio Haga ◽  
Takuya Yamashiki ◽  
Hisaki Watari ◽  
Shinichi Niahida
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Lower Edge ◽  
Strip Surface ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Twin Roll Caster ◽  
Si Content ◽  
Twin Roll ◽  
Shape And Size

The factors affecting the shape and size of burrs that form at the edges of strips cast by a vertical type twin roll caster were investigated in this study. The size of the burr was found to be affected by the Si content of the strip. When the Si content was larger than 7 mass%, the burrs became larger. The position of the lower edge of the side dam plate also affected the shape of the burr. The burrs that formed were generally perpendicular to the strip surface but changed to being parallel to the strip surface as the position of the lower edge of the side dam plate was displaced upward from the center of the rolls.

High Speed Twin-Roll Casting of Al-Mg Alloys

2010 ◽  
Vol 154-155 ◽  
pp. 1544-1548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kosuke Komeda ◽  
Ryoji Nakamura ◽  
Shinji Kumai
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Aluminum Alloy 5182 ◽  
Roll Casting ◽  
Twin Roll Caster ◽  
Deep Drawing Test ◽  
Study Heat Transfer ◽  
Twin Roll ◽  
Steel Rolls

The disadvantages of the conventional twin-roll caster for aluminum alloy are low casting speeds and limited choices of alloys that are castable by this processing. It is known that strip casting of aluminum alloy 5182 is very difficult because of their wider freezing zones. The vertical-type high-speed twin-roll caster used in the present study was devised to overcome these disadvantages. Features of the high speed twin roll casters are as below. Mild steel rolls were used in order to increase the casting speed and to be made at a lower equipment cost. Roll coating is produced in casting of Al-Mg alloy. Therefore lubricant, that resists heat transfer, was not used in the present study. Heat transfer between melt and the roll was improved by hydrostatic pressure of the melt. Low superheat casting was carried out in order to improve microstructure of the strip. In the present study, effectiveness of a high-speed twin roll caster for recycling aluminum alloy was investigated. The effects of the high-speed twin roll caster on alleviating the deterioration of mechanical properties by impurities were investigated. Properties of the cast strip were investigated by metalography, a tension test, and a deep drawing test.

High Speed Roll Casting of Aluminum Alloy Strip

2005 ◽  
Vol 475-479 ◽  
pp. 343-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryoji Nakamura ◽  
Hisaki Watari ◽  
Shinji Kumai
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
High Speed ◽  
The Other ◽  
Alloy Strip ◽  
Cast Ingot ◽  
Cast Strip ◽  
Cooling Slope ◽  
Roll Casting ◽  
Twin Roll Caster ◽  
Twin Roll

Two kinds of roll casters, which were suitable for high speed roll casting, were devised. One was a vertical type twin roll caster, and the other was an unequal diameter twin roll caster. The semisolid roll casting using a cooling slope was adopted to these roll casters. The solid fraction was smaller than 5%. 3 mm thickness of 6111 strip was cast at 60 m/min by the vertical type twin roll caster, and 5 mm thickness of 6111 strip was cast at 30 m/min by the unequal diameter twin roll caster. The microstructure of the as-cast strip was equiaxed and spherical, not columnar. The mechanical properties of the strip rolled from roll-cast strip were almost as same as that of the strip made from cast ingot.

Effects of Nozzle and Roll on Surface Condition of Al-1%Si Strip Cast Using Vertical type High Speed Twin Roll Caster

2021 ◽  
Vol 1042 ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Toshio Haga ◽  
Tomoya Okada ◽  
Shinichi Nishida ◽  
Hisaki Watari
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Crack Formation ◽  
Surface Condition ◽  
Clear Correlation ◽  
Roll Surface ◽  
Surface Cracking ◽  
Strip Cast ◽  
Twin Roll Caster ◽  
Si Content ◽  
Twin Roll

When a strip of Al-Si alloy with an Si content of 1% was cast using a vertical-type high-speed twin-roll caster, cracks form in its surface. The effects of the pouring method, the shape and position of the nozzle, and the roll surface texture on surface crack formation were evaluated with a roll caster. The rolls were made of a copper alloy, and the roll speed was 30 m/min. The as-cast strips were bent to investigate the degree of crack formation, and the outer surface of the strips was observed without magnification and with a stereomicroscope to determine the influence of the pouring method, the shape and position of the nozzle, and the roll surface. A roll machined to form V-shaped grooves 0.4 mm deep on the surface of the strips was most useful for reducing surface cracking. Changing the shape of the nozzle tip was second-most effective. There was a clear correlation between the roll surface condition and surface cracking in the Al-Si strip.

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